Summary
One of 22 photographs taken whilst H.V. McKay was in France and Belgium shortly after the First World War. Photographs include images of machinery and farm equipment that have been left derelict or destroyed. There are also rural scenes and images of bombed cityscapes, some of which feature group portraits of H.V. McKay and his companions. HV McKay was a member of the Business Board of Administration of the Australian Defence Department 1917-1918, and Chairman of the Stores Disposal Board, London 1919.
Part of the H.V. McKay Archive, which includes legal records, business correspondence, personal writings, agreements & contracts, accounts, obituary, articles, and photographs taken in Australia and abroad. This is part of the broader McKay Sunshine Collection which includes photographs, films, artefacts, trade literature, company publications and oral histories.
Description of Content
French Renault FT17 tank in Courtyard of the Invalides, Paris, France, First World War. Onlookers surround the tank, positioned on a paved courtyard beside a building with numerous archways. H.V. McKay can be seen standing to the left of the tank, facing the camera.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph. Handwritten inscription on reverse in black ink.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Images & Image Making, Sustainable Futures, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs. Cecil Newton McKay (nee Shaw), University of Melbourne Archives (The), circa 1970
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Place & Date Depicted
129 rue de Grenelle, Paris, France, circa 1918
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten inscription on reverse in black ink reads: 'French Tank in Court-yard / of the Invalides, Paris.', France, First World War.'.
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
199 mm (Width), 147 mm (Height)
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