Folder - New Zealand Expeditionary Forces

Maker
1. Young Men's Christian Association
2. Jarrold & Sons, Limited
Production date
1917
 Description
The New Zealand Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) gave this wallet to soldiers for Christmas. A kiwi and silver fern icon is printed on the cover, with the words: ‘In the Field, France, Xmas 1917’. The wallet contained a small booklet and a notepad. The booklet inside includes an inspirational message from commander of the New Zealand Division Major-General A.H. Russell, a map of New Zealand, and photographs of iconic locations such as the Wanganui River and Oriental Bay, Wellington.

Object detail

Maker
Production date
1917
Media/Materials
Black leather folder containing a notebook and booklet
Measurements
23.1 149 x 105 x 6 mm
23.2 140 x 96 mm
23.3 126 x 77 mm
Production place
Norwich, England
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1961/16/23

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