E01391 Accession Number: E01391

Description

Silhouetted horses and riders of the transport of the 1st Division passing along the screened section of the Menin Road, near 'Hellfire Corner', in the Ypres sector. They are also reflected in the pool of water (foreground).

Details

Accession Number
E01391
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
23 October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession E01391

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