| Accession Number | ART21502 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 27.9 x 24.1 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and ink with wash on paper |
| Maker |
Adams, Dennis |
| Place made | New Guinea1 |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Private Leslie Stokie, New Guinea Volunteer Rifles
Description
Private Leslie Stokie, New Guinea Volunteer Rifles, drawn a few days after his rescue by Catalina Flying Boats from New Britain where he had had amazing adventures during his sojourn on the Island under Japanese occupation. This sketch shows his original "hat, fur felt". The brim had become separated from the crown but using an old cuff from some drill trousers as a hat band he sewed them all together with twine from the webbing sling of his rifle.