Summary
One of the 3 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 a blue 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
Printed in blue ink on the cover; 'The Pencraft / JUNIOR & SENIOR / DEPARTMENTS'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
183 mm (Width), 136 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, Art, Paintings, Drawings, World War II, 1939-1945