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text: (on tissue fly-leaf) "SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE"; A CONCERT BEHIND THE LINES
In a farmyard just beyond the range of the shells a concert is being held under the shelter of an outbuilding. French and British officers
have gathered to attend this impromptu performance, at which much native wit and talent is often revealed. The farmer's wife placidly
consents to assist in a humorous turn. A tommy, vigorously performing on a mouth organ, constitutes the orchestra.
A portfolio of twelve prints with printed tissue fly-leaves bearing titles and descriptions. This includes an
introduction to the work of Matania (with photograph) written by Clement K Shorter, Editor and Director, The Sphere, dated 30 September
1916. | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | Military Personnel British Army music / song / anthems | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Matania, Fortunino | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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