Summary
Photograph of a bomb crater in the middle of the town in the aftermath of the battle of Ypres, Belgium.
The Battle of Menin Road occured 20-25 September 1917. It was part of the so-called 'Third Battle of Ypres' on the Western Front.
Description of Content
Two men beside a water-filled bomb crater in the aftermath of a battle. In the background are buildings in ruins.
Physical Description
Sepia photograph on paper mounted on grey card with two other photographs.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), circa 1986
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Date Made
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Inscribed below photograph in calligraphy in black ink on the backing board: ' A BIG CRATER THIS WAS 75 YARDS IN CIRCUMFERENCE'
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Type of item
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Framed
805 mm (Width), 360 mm (Height)
Overall dimensions of the original frame
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
183 (Width), 140 (Height)
Dimensions of photograph only
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
760 mm (Width), 320 mm (Height)
Overall dimensions of the mount board containing three photographs
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