HOBJ1839
Photograph HOBJ1839 Korean War, 1950-1953A large crowd of refugees wait to cross a wide river. They are carrying their possessions in bundles, some on their heads and some on their backs. Many are wearing heavy coats, gloves and hats, to
HOBJ1825 Accession Number: HOBJ1825
Description
A very large crowd of refugees wait to cross a wide river. They are carrying their possessions in bundles, some on their heads and some on their backs. A small tugboat sits in the water (left) and in the distance a military vehicle is crossing a long bridge which is still in tact. Many of the bridges were destroyed by retreating North Koreans.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ1825
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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