Craftwork, Souvenir silk square Egypt WW1 c1916, c1914-1918

Historical information

This souvenir was bought by an Australian soldier from a local craftworker while stationed in Egypt during WW1 1914- 1918 and brought or sent to his family in Moorabbin Shire c 1916.

Significance

An example of the souvenirs bought from local craftworkers in Egypt by Australian soldiers and sent to their families in Moorabbin Shire c1916

Physical description

A hand embroidered silk square souvenir of Egypt c 1914-1918 WW1

Inscriptions & markings

Hand embroidery

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