P01778.008 Accession Number: P01778.008

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London, England. c. 1928. Sir Granville de Laune Ryrie (left), Australian High Commissioner, with artist Will Longstaff in front of the latter's painting Menin Gate at Midnight. After the painting was purchased for the Australian government by Lord Woolavington in 1928, it was exhibited in England and Scotland before being shipped to Australia. (Donor D. De Celis)

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Accession Number
P01778.008
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 1928
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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