Accession Number | AWM2017.105.1 |
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Collection number | Souvenirs 10 Collection (Autographs and Autograph Books) 2/1/32 |
Collection type | Published Collection |
Record type | Item |
Item count | 1 |
Object type | Souvenir |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | United Kingdom: England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Printed photograph of William George Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong
Description
Signed photographic print of Sir William George Armstrong. Sir Armstrong owned the factory in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom where the HMQS Gayundah was made and was the creator of the Armstrong hydraulic crane, hydroelectric machine, accumulator and Gun. This print as been signed by Armstrong in bottom corner. Armstrong used this photo for Christmas cards as well as formal portraits.