| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART28103 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | unframed: 59.4 x 79.7 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on cotton |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 1 - Mediterranean: Aus at War |
| Maker |
Carrick Fox, Ethel |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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National Defence League Depot, St Michael's Hall, Sydney
Description
These voluntary workers are making camouflage nets; they were part of an industry that had grown exponentially from the outbreak of war. Participants included sporting and business organisations, public schools, department stores, churches, hospitals, public bodies and municipal councils. Carrick Fox's strong and vibrant use of colour gives the hall an atmosphere of purpose and enthusiasm, a hive of activity.