HOBJ1805 Accession Number: HOBJ1805

Description

Prisoners are lined up outside a war damaged building in North Korea, waiting to be searched by soldiers from the United Nations (UN) forces. 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. Note one the prisoners is wearing a full fur cap.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1805
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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