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
HOBJ1831 Accession Number: HOBJ1831
Description
A 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 (some fur lined), to protect them from the freezing Korean winter. Some of the refugees are sheltering under a traditional Korean structure.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ1831
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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