Summary
Carved wooden tray, World War I souvenir, depicting sphinx, pyramids, flags and cannon, dated 1916.
Part of a collection of World War I material relating to a Miss Florence Crossley ('Florrie'). She corresponded with soldiers during the war, care of Red Cross Society, Newbridge, Victoria. The provenance of the tray is otherwise unknown.
Physical Description
Carved wooden tray with handle at each end. Carvings depict the Sphinx, pyramids, flags and cannon, and date.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mrs M. Ogston, 21 Mar 1987
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Place & Date Depicted
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Inscriptions
Carved: '1916'.
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Classification
Military history, Souvenirs & mementoes, Food & drink utensils
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
56.5 cm (Length), 37.8 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Militaria: Australian, World War I, 1914-1918, Handcrafts, Souvenirs