Summary
One of the three sketch books containing paintings and pencil drawings, and 37 individual drawings on paper by Mr J.S. McKean (VX 28884) of scenes of Tobruk, El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo during World War II.
Description of Content
Paintings and drawings of various scenes from areas around Malaysia, including Brunei and Labuan Island during World War II.
Physical Description
A small paper sketch book with no cover containing painted artwork Each page is interlaced with tracing paper.
More Information
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Collection Names
Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection, Military Memorabilia Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from J. S. McKean, circa 1982
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Date Depicted
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Artist
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Format
Drawing, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Hand written in grey pencil on the front piece of tracing paper; 'OIL FIELDS (SIARA) BURNING 10 YEAR SUPPLY / ONE WEEK / 27 7 45'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
183 mm (Width), 120 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, Art, Paintings, Drawings, World War II, 1939-1945