005437 Accession Number: 005437

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SOLLUM - ITALIAN "CHAIN PUMP" ERECTED OVER ANCIENT WELL NOW BEING USED BY BRITISH TROOPS CAMPED IN LOCALITY. IT IS SALTED AND UNPLEASANT TO TASTE BUT MAKES A USEFUL SUPPLEMENT TO THE RATION OF FRESH WATER AND CAN AT LEAST BE USED FOR WASHING PURPOSES. (NEGATIVE BY F. HURLEY).

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Accession Number
005437
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
25 December 1940
Place Made
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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