The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 of the bowl is the manufacturer's mark for Joseph Macintyre and Company with the text 'RdNo294478' printed on the base as well as 'B3371' written in gold. There is a small amount of crazing on the bowl, and a crack in the top.
This small bowl shows part of the chorus of Rudyard Kipling's poem 'The Absent Minded Beggar'. The poem was set to music by Sir Arthur Sullivan, and was used as a rousing patriotic song to encourage public support for, and contribution to, the war effort in South Africa.
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
White linen handkerchief. Printed in blue is the text of the poem 'The Absent-Minded Beggar' by Rudyard Kipling and the music from the score written by Sir Arthur Sullivan. On the top left corner is a
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
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
