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 two mounted Egyptian Troopers.
Description of Content
Two men of Egyptian appearance, both wearing fez hats, mounted on horse back. To the left and behind them is a line of tents. Next to this line of tents is a figure who appears to be walking out of frame with their back to the camera.
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, Malvern, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1918
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in ink on the support to the right of the photograph: 'Mounted / Native / Troopers' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Mounted Native / Troopers / Note the horses / Coats like Satin'
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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), 85 mm (Height)
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