| Accession Number | C00059 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Egypt: Suez Canal, Serapeum |
| Date made | January 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Group portrait of unidentified Australian soldiers outside 'Mrs Murphy's Pub' at the Serapeum ...
Description
Group portrait of unidentified Australian soldiers outside 'Mrs Murphy's Pub' at the Serapeum railhead on the Suez Canal. When the photo was taken the temperature was about 126 degrees Fahrenheit (52 degrees Celsius) in the shade. Note the use of local plant materials in the construction of the building.