Tobacco Box, Harry Glathe, 1940's

Historical information

Made by internee Harry Glathe at camp 1 for his friend Helmut Fruechtenicht "A passionate smoker". Both Germans from New Guinea and interned camp 1.

Physical description

Polished wooden cylindrical container with 7 Australian pennies placed around the outside. Wooden lid. A piece of green felt on the base.

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