E04842 Accession Number: E04842

Description

A newly constructed bridge across the Somme Canal. A sign on the bridge (centre, left) reads 'Bridge - Corbie 9'. Note several buildings are visible in the background (left).

Details

Accession Number
E04842
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
24 May 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession E04842

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