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XYMCA - Archive of the National Council of YMCAs (Young Men's Christian Association) - 1838-2008
K - First World War Green Books - 1906-1920
1 - Photographs illustrating war emergency work of the YMCA - 1906-1920
3 - Green Book 2 (Egypt) - 1914-1919
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Item
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YMCA/K/1/3/77
Title
Postcard: Egypt, Cairo: 'Esbekiah Gardens'
Extent
1 item
Date
1914-1918
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Description
Black and white photograph of women serving tea and biscuits to soldiers outside in Esbekiah Gardens. The soldiers are dressed in military uniform and the women stood behind the tables are wearing aprons, long sleeve shirts and bonnets. A tea urn is standing on the table along with stacks of cups and saucers. An Egyptian man wearing a tarboosh and apron can be seen on the right holding a tea urn.
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