C00760
Photograph C00760 First World War, 1914-1918A panorama of an old Somme battlefield. A large shell hole is visible in the foreground.
EZ0069 Accession Number: EZ0069
Description
Two unidentified soldiers rubbing down horses. A third horse is eating some hay. The area where the horses are tethered (horse lines) is a shell hole on the old battlefield. Australian drivers were noted for giving their horses a high standard of care in difficult conditions.
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Accession Number
EZ0069
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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