E00159
Photograph E00159 First World War, 1914-1918Unidentified Australian soldiers giving their mascot dog a hot drink outside their corrugated iron dugout at Mametz Wood. Note the thick blanket of snow surrounding the dugout.
E00155 Accession Number: E00155
Description
Two Australian soldiers enjoying a warm drink outside their snow covered corrugated iron dugout at Mametz Wood, in France, in January 1917. Behind the man on the left can be seen the handle of a spade and another is just to the left of his left hand. These spades would be used to dig the snow away from the entrance to the dugout.
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Accession Number
E00155
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
January 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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