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 Holy Tree in Matarieh. According to legend the Holy Tree (also known as 'The Virgin Mary's Tree') is one of the resting places of the Holy Family (Joseph, Mary and Jesus) when they came to Egypt. There is currently a small museum at the sight to protect the tree.
Description of Content
Large tree that appears to be supported by a wooden cross. Figure in the background to the left who appears to be looking at the tree.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) 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, Sepia
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in ink on the support underneath the photograph and in the middle of the album page: 'The Holy Tree' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'The Holy Tree / (horizontal line)'
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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
82 mm (Width), 106 mm (Height)
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