E00047
Photograph E00047 First World War, 1914-1918An Australian motor cyclist cleaning the mud from his machine outside his billet in a Somme village, in France, during the winter of 1916-1917.
E00022 Accession Number: E00022
Description
Two unidentified Australian soldiers outside their shelter, situated in the ruins of a Somme village, using a steel helmet to scrape off the winter mud from their clothes.
Details
Accession Number
E00022
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
December 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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