HOBJ3811 Accession Number: HOBJ3811

Description

An unidentified Australian Army chaplain, wearing Second World War ribbon bars, stands at the pulpit in a chapel in Japan. There is no congregation in the church indicating the chaplain is possibly rehearsing a sermon. The Union Jack (left) and the United Nations (UN) flag (right) are hanging on either side of the altar. Note the crysanthemums decorating the altar and pulpit.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ3811
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c November 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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