The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Bisque porcelain figure after the painting 'A Gentleman in Kharki' by Richard Caton Woodville, although the figure is missing its rifle. The figure is painted and the title 'A gentleman in kharki' is embossed on the front of the base and has been gone over in black, although much has worn off. On the reverse of the base is a paper label with 'LINCOLN, STUART & CO PROry.. LTD:MELBOURNE' .
This bisque porcelain figure was one type of souvenir depicting the image of the wounded British soldier from Richard Caton Woodville's painting 'A Gentleman in Kharki [Khaki]'. The image was a popular one for patriotic souvenirs made during the Boer War and was often combined with verses from Rudyard Kipling's poem 'The Absent Minded Beggar'.
Oval brass plaque with a relief figure of soldier, after the painting 'A Gentleman in Kharki' by Richard Caton Woodville. The figure has been polished extensively, which has caused significant wear. T
Glazed cream china teapot with gold trim. On one side is an image of a wounded soldier, after the painting titled 'A Gentleman in Kharki' by Richard Caton Woodville. One the other side is the first v
Vesta holder (match striker) for wax matches. At the top is a hole for holding matches. On one side is an image of a wounded soldier, after the painting titled 'A Gentleman in Kharki' by Richard Cato
Vesta holder (match striker) for wax matches. At the top is a hole for holding matches. On one side is an image of a wounded soldier, after the painting titled 'A Gentleman in Kharki' by Richard Cato
Khaki cotton drill armband printed in red and black with a red cross in the centre within the words 'ABSENT. MINDED. BEGGAR. RELIEF. CORPS./ SOUTHAMPTON DOCKS./ 1899. 1900'. On eithrer side of the ver
Glazed china bowl with gilded edge. On the front of the bowl is part of the chorus from Rudyard Kipling's 'The Absent Minded Beggar', witha facsimile of Kipling's signature beneath it. On the bottom o
