Dugouts in an Old Quarry

Description:

Black and white sketch of dugouts for soldiers in an old quarry. The makeshift dwellings are built into the side of a the quarry. A soldier carrying sandbags walks in front of the dugouts and several other soldiers can be seen sitting near the openings of the dugouts in the distance. Soldiers can be seen moving around in lower left of sketch beneath a line of clothes hanging out to dry. A stack of supplies is seen next to the clothesline.

Date Made: ca 1918Associated Date: 1917 - 1918

Associated Person: War DepartmentMorgan, WallaceArtist: Morgan, Wallace

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: France

Related Event: World War I

Subject:

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Credit Line: War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.25764Catalog Number: 25764Accession Number: 64592

Object Name: Sketch

Physical Description: pencil (overall production method/technique)paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 16 1/2 in x 19 1/2 in; 41.91 cm x 49.53 cmartwork: 11 in x 13 7/8 in; 27.94 cm x 35.2425 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-844c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_448060

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