E04651 Accession Number: E04651

Description

Two mules killed by shell fire, lying on the muddy ground near the roadside in front of piles of heavily camouflaged supplies, including shells.

Details

Accession Number
E04651
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 4x5"
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
21 October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

Conflicts

Accession E04651

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