The Mustang Accession Number: ART23102

Description

The first Australian Mustang aircraft on the line at the factory of the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Fishermans Bend, Victoria.

Details

Accession Number
ART23102
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Overall: 51.4 cm x 62 cm
Medium
black conte crayon on paper
Date Made
April 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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