C00289
Photograph C00289 First World War, 1914-1918A camel carrying two sick Egyptians in cacolets in a seated position. This was an uncomfortable way to travel, even on fairly level ground.
J01090 Accession Number: J01090
Description
Moving the wounded from Rafa, via cacolet, camel transport . The wounded men had to travel 25 miles in this uncomfortable position.
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Accession Number
J01090
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Support: Nitrate
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor H Maunder
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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