If there is no footpath...and you must walk on the road, walk facing the traffic: keep torch (masked) down Accession Number: ARTV03272

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The figures of a man and a woman seen from behind walking along a country road facing an oncoming car. The woman has her arm linked to the man's and he is holding a torch facing downwards.

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Accession Number
ARTV03272
Artist
Percival Albert Trompf
Publisher
VICTORIA : NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA FOR THE STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES, [N.D.]
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Physical Description
Medium: photolithograph on paper
Measurement
Overall: 37.3 cm x 25 cm
Medium
photolithograph on paper
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
acquired 1980
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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