VIC0329 Accession Number: VIC0329

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Melbourne, Vic. 1944-01-14. Group of WAAAF officers learning how to weave mats from salvage material in an Arts and Craft lesson. WAAAF officers like these who are in charge of the living conditions and general well-being of the airwomen at RAAF stations are given a course in practical handcrafts so that they can encourage airwomen who are interested in this subject. (This image appears on Page 52 of the album presented to Dr Edith Summerskill housed in the AWM Archive Store).

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Accession Number
VIC0329
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Support: Nitrate
Format: 3x4"
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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