2.+Artifact+Bag


 * __ Bavaria __****__ china __** - This artifact is a Vintage European Porcelain piece from World War II. It is called Bavaria China. This is just one saucer from a whole set of dishes that my father has kept. My grandfather brought home this set of plates, cups, and saucers when he was released from the war. He gave them to my grandmother as a present when he arrived. As a child, my dad’s family only used the china during special occasions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. My immediate family was given the china when my grandmother passed away.


 * __Belleek china-__**This artifact represents my mom’s Irish culture. It is a vase that was hand-made and painted in Ireland. It is called Belleek China and is from when my mom visited Ireland recently. The company has been opened since 1857 and still a big part of the Irish culture. It is one of the most famous pottery-producing operations in all Ireland. The earliest pieces of Belleek porcelain were a creamy color with a pearl-like luster. All of the pieces are hand painted, often with shamrock designs. The Belleek stamp was decided upon in 1863 and pictures a castle tower in the middle with a wolfhound and harp on either side, seated upon a bed of shamrocks (bottom of vase.) This symbolizes the Irish culture with a single expression of pride.


 * __Chmielewski Shield-__**This artifact is a shield that was made for the “Chmielewski” name. It is a plaque that contains the Chmielewski crest. It was made for my grandfather to represent his ancestry. The symbols don’t have specific meaning except that they were drawn exclusively for our family name. Our name stands for “brewery” because my ancestors used to have a beer brewery. This plaque was passed down from my grandpa. He passed it down to my father so he would have something to represent his Polish background. My grandfather got it from a company called “Search for Roots” and it was hand-painted in Ireland. It has been up on my parent’s wall since I was born.


 * __ Documentation Papers from Poland __**** – ** These papers include naturalization papers, work documents, military papers, and old pictures. These papers are written in Polish and are from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.


 * __ Italian Car- __** This car was to America by my great grandfather from Italy. The artist of this car is an old family friend.


 * __ Pittsburgh __****__ metal dish- __** This dish shows the skyline of downtown Pittsburgh and the incline. Ms. Goldie grew up here and it speaks to her own family history ie. Where she grew up.


 * __Cookbook-__** This was my favorite book as a child. I bought at a book fair when I was in second grade. My name is signed on the inside cover.

__ **Family photo-** __ This picture was tak on the Disney cruise in 2009, when my boys were 6. It is our favorite thing to do for vacation; we’ve been 4 times!


 * __ Me Dolls- __** My boys and I have me dolls that we made together. My boys used theirs for a kindergarten project similar to this one.


 * __ Passport- __** This passport shows my immigration to and from Colombia. It also shows students what a real passport looks like and opens the door for conversation about migration and population development.


 * __ First Communion Prayer Book- __** This prayer book is part of my religion. My culture is Colombian and most of the people in Colombia are Roman Catholic. Catholicism is a huge part of my culture.


 * __ Family Photo- __** This photo depicts me as a child, my brother, my mother, and my uncle. This family is not a “typical” one. My uncle did live with us for a long time when I was growing up. This can open the door for discussion about how families are different.

​ **__Family Photo-__** This is a photo of me and my little sister taken when we were about 7 and 3 years old. my sister is my only sibling and this could open up discussion on how families varry in size.


 * __Disney Keychain-__** This is a keychain that my parents got me when we went on a trip to Disney World in Orlando Florida. Every year we go on a family trip to Disney World together and spend the weekend as a whole family doing everything together.


 * __Ring-__** This ring is one that my dad gave to my mom when they were dating in highschool, and now my mom has given it to me to keep. It is very special to my mom and dad and is very special to me and one day I hope to pass it down to my children.