Embroidered souvenir WW1; Unknown; c.1914-1920; 2003_299_1

Embroidered souvenir WW1; Unknown; c.1914-1920; 2003_299_1
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The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe

Name/Title

Embroidered souvenir WW1

About this object

Framed and in glass. Reads, ' EGYPT SOUVENIR', underneath this is what appears to be a Biplane, 3D life buoy in centre with a black and white photograph of a couple inside. Either side of this is a series of flags, left is Royal Navy ensign, Russia and Belgium. On right is France, Italy and Serbia. In the foreground is five battleships on a sea. Silk embroidered on silk.

Maker

Unknown

Date Made

c.1914-1920

Place Made

New Zealand

Medium and Materials

silk

Measurements

55cm length x 51.5cm width

Subject and Association Description

memorabilia WW1

Credit Line

Mrs Cis Ford

Object Type

embroidered souvenir

Object number

2003_299_1

Rights

All rights reserved

This object is from
The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe   The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe
Tags
b & w photo
embroidery
Navy
silk
WW1

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