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 some Egyptians excavating near the pyramids. According to the caption they are searching for 'old tombs etc.' Looting from ancient Egyptian tombs is a well established practice, going back to ancient times.
Description of Content
Photograph depicts a group of workmen in a large trench in a land formation which appears that it may be man made. The majority of the workers are facing away from the camera. There are two workers in the front closest to where the picture was taken, who are carrying baskets on their shoulders. Further, there are several workers following who are also carrying baskets. This image could suggest that they are working at an excavation of some kind.
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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Inscriptions
Hand written in ink on the support on the right hand side of the photograph: 'natives / excavating / near Pyramids / searching / for old Tombs / etc' Hand written in pencil on the back of the photograph: ' natives excavating near pyramids / searching for old Tombs etc' Ink stamped on the back of the photograph: 'PASSED' Ink stamped on the back of the photograph: 'CENSORS OFFICE / G.P.O / MELBOURNE' Hand-written in red ink on the back of the photograph: '(illegible)'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
159 mm (Width), 195 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
110 mm (Width), 86 mm (Height)
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