Summary
One of 139 photographs in an album from World War I likely to have been taken by Captain Edward Albert McKenna. The photographs include the 7th Battalion training in Mena Camp, Egypt, and sight-seeing.
Image depicting the Great Sphinx with Captain McKenna standing in front. The Great Sphinx is on the Giza Plataeu which seems to have been a popular tourist destination for the troops during their time at Mena Camp.
Description of Content
Partially buried Great Sphinx with pyramids in the background and a serviceman standing by the front left corner of the Great Sphinx. There is a serviceman on horseback in the foreground.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.
More Information
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Collection Names
Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection, Military Memorabilia Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr J. Willis, circa 1986
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Photographer
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Person Depicted
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Creator
Elizabeth (Lillie) M. McKenna, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1918
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Individuals Identified
MCKENNA, CAPT.
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in ink on the support underneath the photograph: 'Sphinx. Cap. E.a. McKenna at foot' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Sphinx me at foot'
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
107 mm (Width), 80 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
159 mm (Width), 195 mm (Height)
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