| Place | Africa: Egypt |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART02791 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 35.4 x 24.6 cm; image: 23 x 23.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Lambert, George |
| Place made | Egypt |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Turkish prisoners Tailoring Department, Ghezireh
Description
Depicts a sketch of six Turkish prisoners, wearing fezzes, two seated and sewing, three in the background, and one standing. A Red Cross report in 1917 stated that Turkish Prisoners were not forced to work although at some camps they carried out their own tailoring repairs or made objects which they were allowed to sell.