Anzac Gallipoli Archaeology Database

Artefact Metal container
Feature ID:
384
Artefact No.:
176
Artefact Type:
Metal container
Survey Date:
22 September 2011
Location:
Quinn's Post
Period:
c. 1915
Area Nationality:
ANZAC
Deployed By:
ANZAC
Length (cm):
8.7
Width (cm):
6.5
Preservation:
Associated Feature:
384
Material:
Metal
Photographed:
Yes
Description:
Base of food (bully beef?) tin. Good condition and substantially intact with parts of sides attached (where key has been used to open it?). Typical circular pattern on base. Dimensions after conservation: 8.3 x 5.85cm, the wall of the can is 0.15cm thick. Photo is a grab from 2011 Notebook pdf.

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Photographs are the work of Antonio Sagona.