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 a pyramid in the background. A figure can be seen climbing on the neck of the Great Sphinx showing that this was a popular tourist destination as much for the climbing as for the novelty of the ancient monuments.
Description of Content
The Great Sphinx in the centre of the photograph. There is a pyramid in the background and a part of one to the right side of the photograph. There is a figure on the neck of the Great Sphinx who appears to be climbing or descending.
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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Place & Date Depicted
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Creator
Elizabeth (Lillie) M. McKenna, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1918
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Classification
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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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