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Photograph 002420 Second World War, 1939-1945Torres Strait Islander QX6559 Private Victorianno (Victor) Blanco, a pearl diver from from Thursday Island, Queensland, asks a policewoman for directions in London.
002931 Accession Number: 002931
Description
Somewhere in England, Torres Strait Islander QX6559 Private Victorianno (Victor) Blanco, a pearl driver from Thursday Island, Queensland, performs in front of his camp mates while dressed in a traditional zazi (grass skirt).
Details
Accession Number
002931
Photographer
Unknown British Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: Quarter plate (9x12)
Support: Glass
Support: Glass
Date Made
c August 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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