The press shop Accession Number: ART22650

Description

The work depicts the press shop at General Motors Holden, Woodville, SA, with the big Hamilton press and other presses being used for aircraft work.

Details

Accession Number
ART22650
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: oil, oil wash, crayon on paper
Measurement
Overall: 51.6 cm x 62.2 cm
Medium
oil, oil wash, crayon 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

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