E04682 Accession Number: E04682

Description

A white tent which has been issued without any camouflage, being taken down to avoid observation by enemy aircraft. the sandbags were built round as protection against aerial bomb splinters.

Details

Accession Number
E04682
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass transparency (positive)
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
19 October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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