| Accession Number | P01651.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Fitzroy |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Informal portrait of Aboriginal serviceman, VX35999 Private Samuel Alexandra Peacock (Sam) ...
Description
Informal portrait of Aboriginal serviceman, VX35999 Private Samuel Alexandra Peacock (Sam) Lovett, 6th Reinforcements, 2/5th Battalion, and his niece, 95994 Aircraftwoman (ACW) Alice Lovett, an Aboriginal servicewoman, standing on a Melbourne street. ACW Lovett is a member of the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) and is wearing 1942 pattern WAAAF overalls.