Description
Silver cigarette case with side hinge and spring clasp. The front is engraved with a winged man bordered below and to the right by Egyptian hieroglyphic patterns. The reverse is engraved with the words 'Souvenir from Egypt to Harold Cazneaux 10 Riley St. North Sydney From William Fell A.I.F. 1915'. Inside the case are two elastic straps on each side to hold the cigarettes in place.
Contextual Description
This case was sent to the photographer Harold Cazneaux in 1915 by William Fell, Australian Imperial Forces. Fell was Cazneaux's associate and photographic pupil.
Details
Accession Number
REL29672
Physical Description
Material: Silver plated brass
Measurement
Overall (Conservation): 80 x 85 x 20 mm
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