No longer relegated to the bottom kitchen drawer, Pyrex containers have been elevated to sit behind glass in Bonegilla Migrant Experience's latest exhibition.
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For ten years, vintage enthusiast Meaghan Brown has been collecting the iconic kitchenware.
The Wodonga woman said she was drawn to the colourful and nostalgic nature of Pyrex from the 1950s, '60s and '70s.
"There's a couple of pieces in my collection that belonged to relatives that I've inherited," she said.
"Most people would have had one or two people [pieces] in their home growing up or at their grandmother's house so when they see all the patterns together there may be one piece where they're like 'oh that's the one I remember having when I was growing up'.
"It really instils that nostalgic feel and brings up memories of family meal times and gathering together."
Piece by piece Ms Brown collected mixing bowls, containers, and casserole dishes made out of the unique non-shattering glass.
This week, her 100-odd piece collection was moved from her home to the display shelves in Bonegilla where she hopes it will evoke joy and memories.
"This is the first time it has been displayed, it is kind of special seeing it all laid out and displayed, rather than just being at home amongst my normal everyday life," she said.
"I like that Pyrex it is an everyday sort of thing that people have in their cupboards or kitchen, so having it on display does elevate it into something special and something worthy of our attention."
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Through Ms Brown's instagram pretty.in.pyrex she found a global community of like-minded collectors.
Ms Brown's Kitchenalia - A collection of Pyrex and Vintage Collectables will run until August 31 and is one of two new exhibitions sure to awaken a sense of nostalgia at Bonegilla.
The second exhibition, Nonne: Images Through Generations, explores the traditional and contemporary role of the Italian Australian Nonna.
During the years of Bonegilla's operation, more than 350,000 Italian migrants came to Australia. The exhibition will run from July until the start of February.
Bonegilla Migrant Experience coordinator Shelley Knight said the venue was forced to close when coronavirus restrictions came into force but reopened on June 6 and was excited to welcome people to the two new exhibits.
She said social distancing and gathering limits were in place so it was best to call ahead and book to avoid waits.
The experience is now open three days a week, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from 10am to 4pm.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
