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'The Aussie Wallet' : Y.M.C.A. Gift 1918

1918
Overview

Black leather wallet with envelope-style flap opening. The flap is printed in large green letters with 'The Aussie Wallet'. Below this in smaller lettering the text reads 'XMAS WISHES FROM AUSTRALIAN Y.M.C.A. 1918'.
There are two compartments inside the wallet.

A leather cigaette case presented to returning soldiers by the Australian Y.M.C.A is also in the collection.

Historical information

Throughout the war, the Australian Young Men’s Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.) served the social welfare needs of soldiers by running canteens and offering recreational activities like film screenings and performances. They also made it their mission to distribute Christmas gifts, such as wallets, to those in military service.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00092
Item type
Accessories
Artefacts
Collectibles
Themes
Social History
Material
Leather
Width
155 mm
Height or length
105 mm
Depth
6 mm
Keywords
Y.M.C.A
Wallet
First World War
Christmas
Soldier
History - Social
Place made
Australia
Year
1918
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
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'The Aussie Wallet' showing inscription
'The Aussie Wallet' showing inscription
'The Aussie Wallet' showing inside pockets
'The Aussie Wallet' showing inside pockets

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