No offence meant Accession Number: ART94536.004

Description

Page 4 of sketchbook relating to the service of Sgt Arthur Joseph Wilesmith (QX7653) 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion. Humorous depiction of the camp sign writer at work. Digger in tropical uniform stands in the centre paintbrush in hand he is finishing a sign for ' Brown's Cows'. Various other signs and warning messages surround him.

Details

Accession Number
ART94536.004
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Overall: 24.6 x 34 cm
Medium
pen and black ink and pencil on paper
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Child
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated 2012
Copyright
AWM copyright

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