Metal camera carry case for Hasselblad 500C/M: Peter West, Australian War Memorial photographer

Aluminium photographer's case, all edges and sides reinforced with edges protectors and strips. There are two closing clamps on the front, a black plastic carrying handles on the lid, and smaller buckles on each side of the case for shoulder straps (missing on this example.

The interior is lined with red velveteen with two elasticised pockets in the lid.

The word AWM is written in texta in large letters across the front and back.

Peter West’s photography career at the Australian War Memorial extended some eighteen years from 1970 until December 1988. As Chief Photographer, his primary function was the Public Affairs coverage of major events, including Anzac Day ceremonies, visits by heads of state, royal visits and significant collection handovers.

On leaving the Memorial, Peter West was instrumental in establishing and heading the photographic capability at the newly formed ‘Auspic’, assigned to cover major federal government events and parliamentary activities.

This Hasselblad and collection of lenses were his primary photographic tools