The press shop
Art ART22650 Second World War, 1939-1945The work depicts the press shop at General Motors Holden, Woodville, SA, with the big Hamilton press and other presses being used for aircraft work.
Aircraft tank shop Accession Number: ART22649
Description
Aircraft petrol tanks being made by General Motors Holden at Woodville, South Australia. Here tanks are being washed in a hot bath. The men are at work in a high roofed workshop filled with various equipment including air compressors and tools.
Details
Accession Number
ART22649
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Overall: 51 cm x 74.4 cm
Medium
black conte crayon and oil wash on paper
Date Made
June 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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