| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Morobe Province, Lae |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21443 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 31.1 x 24.3 cm; image: 29.6 x 23.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and watercolour on paper |
| Maker |
Abbott, Harold |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Morobe Province, Lae |
| Date made | 9 November 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Hanging out the washing
Description
A scene of everyday camp life. A 'batman' hangs out his officer's washing and someone else is cleaning his teeth. A bucket, dish, and washing board are at the base of a palm. The tents are a pale green colour inside and a tarry colour on the outside. In the foreground is the top of a 'pissaphone', a device that simplified camp hygiene.