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chest, arms

human history
  • Other Name

    arms or ammunition chest, WW1 (descriptive name)

  • Description

    wooden crate : believed to be arms or ammunition chest, WW1

    wooden crate, no lid, rectangular, exterior painted black, rough finish, stenciled in white at one end 'no. 2.1557', and on side 'V'

  • Other Id

    1997x2.76 (temporary accession number)

  • Department

    History

    War History

Images and documents

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1997x2.76
  • Collection
    WW1 war trophy
  • Date
    [1914-1919]
  • Associated Notes

    wooden crate : believed to be arms or ammunition chest, WW1

    description: wooden crate; no lid; rectangular; exterior painted black; rough finish; stenciled in white at one end 'no. 2.1557', and on side 'V'

  • Associated Event
    WW1; 1914-1918
  • Period

    World War 1, 1914-18/Wars

  • Media

    wood/plant material

  • Measurement Description
    410mm x 920mm x 305mm (h x w x d)
  • Classification

    chest, ammunition

    ammunition

    arms & armaments

  • Last Update
    15 May 2023
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