Summary
One of fifty black and white photographs contained in an album. Taken in Egypt during and before World War I, with hand-written list of photographs.
Includes Suez Canal zone and Heliopolis. Loose photograph in front of Australian servicemen wearing Light Horse uniform with bandolier, circa 1912, not identified. Handwritten notes identifying photographs with album. Total of 49 photographs. Green bound covers. The name of the photographer is not known.
The photographs were taken during the First World War, but were not necessarily taken over a four-year period.
Description of Content
Portrait of an Australian servicemen wearing Light Horse uniform with bandolier.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph with postcard backing.
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 Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), 24 Feb 1986
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Printed on the back of the photograph; 'POST CARD / FOR CORRESPONDENCE / FOR ADDRESS ONLY / STAMP.'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
137 mm (Width), 87 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, Portraits, Servicemen, World War I, 1914-1918