HOBJ5184 Accession Number: HOBJ5184

Description

The exterior of the sandbagged Signals Office bunker. The entrance to the bunker is behind the sign reading 'SIG OFFICE'. A sandbagged test point has been constructed beside the bunker. The site has been chosen to give protection from possible enemy shelling from behind the hill in the background.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ5184
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c June 1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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