| Accession Number | F01944 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 9 min 58 sec |
| Object type | Short film |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/sound |
| Maker |
Department Of The Interior |
| Place made | Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Canberra |
| Date made | August 1955 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright |
Australian War Memorial: construction of Hall of Memory Mosaics
Description
Construction of the Australian War Memorial's Hall of Memory mosaics. The artist Napier Waller explains the work and process. The Italian-born mosaic craftsmen Aldo Rossi and Cavallerio Vitali De Marco. Mr De Marco explains the assembly process and also briefly gives details of the background and training of the craftsmen. Produced by the Film Division of the Department of the Interior for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
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Video of Australian War Memorial: construction of Hall of Memory Mosaics (video)