| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART94536.004 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 24.6 x 34 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and black ink and pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Wilesmith, Arthur Joseph |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
|
No offence meant
Description
Page 4 of sketchbook relating to the service of Sgt Arthur Joseph Wilesmith (QX7653) 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion. Humorous depiction of the camp sign writer at work. Digger in tropical uniform stands in the centre paintbrush in hand he is finishing a sign for ' Brown's Cows'. Various other signs and warning messages surround him.