HOBJ1804 Accession Number: HOBJ1804

Description

Soldiers from the United Nations (UN) forces search prisoners lined up outside a war damaged building in North Korea. Some prisoners are emptying their pockets while others stand with their hands on their heads. The ground is covered with litter from the prisoners and the ruined building. Two of the prisoners are wearing full fur caps and that most seem to have disposed of all military equipment prior to capture.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1804
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c November 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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