| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART94536.010 |
| 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
|
Wassa matter Doug?
Description
Page 10 of sketchbook relating to the service of Sgt Arthur Joseph Wilesmith (QX7653) 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion. Of this image the Wilesmith noted ' The Concert party would not be worth anything without its female impersonator but its crook when the boys are starting to fall for him...' This image depicts a lovesick digger seated on a log staring at a concert party poster for a performance featuring a female impersonator called "Sadie". His mate has come up to ask him what's the matter.