A00783 Accession Number: A00783

Description

An enemy shell bursting near the ruins of a gasometer. Note the tree next to the gasometer.

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Accession Number
A00783
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
June 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Captain D S Aarons.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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