Trunk - Ammunition Chest, Travelling, circa 1939-1945

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Summary:: Wooden trunk, which was previously an ammunition chest, made circa 1939 - 1945. It was salvaged by Ukrainian refugee Orian Wenhrynowycz, from many littering the countryside whilst he was in a German transit camp waiting to come to Australia. Orian used this discarded munitions crate to transport his few possessions from a displaced person’s camp in Germany to Australia, when he migrated in 1948.
Description:: Wooden slatted trunk.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Mr Orian Wenhrynowycz, 2001

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	46.00 cm (Height), 50.00 cm (Width), 83.00 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	wars conflicts, immigration, immigrant voyages, displaced persons, luggage, migrant hostels, migrant camps, migrant reception centres, ukrainian immigration
Themes this item is part of:	Migration Collection
Primary Classification:	MIGRATION
Secondary Classification:	Travel - Brought Goods
Tertiary Classification:	luggage
Date Made:	Australia, 1939-1945
User:	Mr Orian Wenhrynowycz, Germany, circa 1939-1948
User:	Mr Orian Wenhrynowycz, Bonegilla, Victoria, Australia, 1948