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Objects in the Murdoch Munro Collection

Scrapbook with dried pressed leaf and flower petal (Calais 16 Sept. 1915 and Le Havre 29 June 1916)

Scrapbook containing one small pressed leaf and small flower petal. These have dried and attached onto heavyweight white paper, then attached onto a heavier grade brown card with scalloped edges. The leaf page is inscibed 'Calais 16 Sept 1915' and is mentioned in an undated letter written by Murdoch. The poppy petal page is inscribed with 'Le Havre 29 June 1916'. The creator of the actual scrapbook is unknown.

Worktype

Date

1915-1916

scrapbook

Khukuri or Ghurka knife, general purpose, owned by Murdoch Munro (1895-1961)

Ghurka knife, kurki, or khukuri knife owned by Murdoch Munro and somehow obtained by him.It was kept with other military items and possibly acquired or given to him during his military service in France 1914-1918).

Worktype

Date

1900-1919

military knife

Christmas card (Seaforth Highlanders)1916 from Murdoch Munro, France 1916

Christmas card with decorative tartan ribbon (green, blue, yellow, red) and embossed motif of Ross-shire Buffs.

Worktype

Date

1916

greeting card

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