Thompson, Ernest Heber, 1891-1971 :Hope springs eternal. 'Huh, bully beef stew agin. What on earth are you fishing about in the damn stuff for?' 'Aw! I thort there might 'appen to be a stray pertater in it!' Thompson, '16

Date
1916
By
Hay, John (Sir), active 1960s
Reference
A-223-008
Description

A New Zealand soldier stirring a large cauldron with the but of his rifle, watched by another soldier. They are in a damaged stone building with a large hole in the wall. Opened tins of food and cooking equipment are lying around on the floor

Original drawings for cartoon published in Shell Shocks; New Zealanders in France (London, Jarrold, 1916)

Other Titles - Thought happen potato

Quantity: 1 drawing(s).

Physical Description: Pen & ink, 290 x 212 mm

Provenance: Presented by Sir John Hay, 14 March 1968

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Part of
Thompson, Ernest Heber 1891-1971 :[Caricatures and cartoons relating to the European War. 1914-1916] / Thompson, Ernest Heber 1891-1971 :[Caricatures and cartoons relating to the European War. 1914-1916]
Format
1 drawing(s), Works of art, Ink drawings, Cartoons (Commentary), Pen & ink, 290 x 212 mm
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