Suitcase

Historical information

Made by POW at Camp 13, Murchison who was a crew member of the "Ramses". Suitcase made for owners possessions
Many of the Internees & POW's who arrived in Australia with all their belongings in a canvas hold-all, made wooden suitcases for their possessions. Some were hoping for repatriation, others used them when moved from camp to camp. then lastly on their release.

Physical description

Handmade wooden suitcase with metal handle and clips- canvas straps attached to inside of case (Lid)

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