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Image Not Available for The only thing left intact in the village of Montauben [sic] and this large German shell lying at her feet which did not explode
The only thing left intact in the village of Montauben [sic] and this large German shell lying at her feet which did not explode
Image Not Available for The only thing left intact in the village of Montauben [sic] and this large German shell lying at her feet which did not explode

The only thing left intact in the village of Montauben [sic] and this large German shell lying at her feet which did not explode

Creator Ernest Brooks (British)
CreatorPress Agency, The Sport and General Press Agency
Date1916-1917
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions22 × 15 cm (8 11/16 × 5 7/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2008
Category
    Object number2008/7881
    Place CreatedFrance
    LocationNot currently on display

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