HOBJ1580 Accession Number: HOBJ1580

Description

A group of five North Korean prisoners kneel and crouch in a field with their hands behind their heads. They are being guarded by soldiers who are possibly from the Middlesex Regiment. Four of the prisoners are wearing padded winter coats. Note the irreparable damage on the lower part of the negative.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1580
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c October 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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