An unidentified woman, possibly the wife of a Australian officer, holds her newly born baby in ...

Accession Number HOBJ0542
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Maker Hobson, Phillip Oliver
Place made Japan
Date made c February 1950
Conflict British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan)
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

An unidentified woman, possibly the wife of a Australian officer, holds her newly born baby in hospital. Attending to her is a Royal Australian Army Nursing Service sister. Tne wives and families of British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) servicemen were encouraged to live in Japan during the occupation period.