E03731 Accession Number: E03731

Description

A characteristic scene in the days which followed the liberation of French towns and villages during the Allied advance which commenced on 8 August 1918, and continued until the Armistice. In this photograph a French peasant, with her household effects is seen arriving at her home in Le Cateau. Note the French flag on the second wagon.

Details

Accession Number
E03731
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original quarter plate negative
Date Made
17 November 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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