Framed embroidery, Souvenir of Egypt; Unknown maker; 1916; RI.FW2021.097

Framed embroidery, Souvenir of Egypt; Unknown maker; 1916; RI.FW2021.097
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Te Hikoi Museum

Name/Title

Framed embroidery, Souvenir of Egypt

About this object

A framed embroidery stitched with the words 'Souvenir of Egypt 1916' and an image of a crown. It would have been sent or brought home from a World War One soldier while stationed in Egypt.

Place Made

Africa, Egypt

Maker

Unknown maker

Maker Role

Maker

Date Made

1916

Inscription and Marks

Stitched text: 'Souvenir of Egypt 1916'.

Measurements

h 490 mm x w 430 mm x d 15 mm

Period

1910s

Object Type

artworks

Subject and Association Keywords

Military

Subject and Association Keywords

Military - World War One

Medium and Materials

organic, processed material, paper
organic, processed material, paper, cardboard
organic, vegetal, wood
inorganic, processed material, glass

Object number

RI.FW2021.097

Rights

Public Domain Public Domain

This object is from
Te Hikoi Museum   Te Hikoi Museum
Tags

1910s

Military

Military - World War One

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