002493
Photograph 002493 Second World War, 1939-1945With a Bren gun ammunition case as a barber's chair, a member of a South African Army unit gets a haircut while his unit is engaged in a training exercise in the veldt area.
002501 Accession Number: 002501
Description
An old campaigner has a shave while his South African Army unit is on a training exercise in the veldt area. He has also had his head shaven as a hygenic measure against dust and grime.
Details
Accession Number
002501
Photographer
Unknown British Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
8 August 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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