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Aside from that, a dressmaker, Natalia, used to come to our home. We would put a sewing machine in Jozia’s room then, and Natalia would sew whatever was needed in the house. She used to get 3 zloty a day and accommodation. My mom had a friend, Mrs. Minder, the best dressmaker in Cracow. She didn’t usually get things made by her, because it was very expensive, but she used to get patterns from her and then Natalia was able to copy everything. She would stay with us for a week or two, at times.
I can’t remember what it was like with the laundry. Whether Jozia did the laundry or somebody else came. There were no washing machines then.
I can’t remember what it was like with the laundry. Whether Jozia did the laundry or somebody else came. There were no washing machines then.
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Maria Ziemna