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Local Defence Volunteer
Local Defence Volunteer

Local Defence Volunteer

Artist (Montrose, Scotland, 1904 - 1949)
Date1939
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsHeight: 91 cm, Width: 69.5 cm
Frame Size: 106.8 x 86.4 x 8cm
AcquisitionThe Scottish Arts Council Bequest, 1997.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG013505
More About Me
Baird’s 1939 adaptation of an unfinished portrait of a friend. Adding the armband of the Local Defence Force, forerunner to the Home Guard, was used for British propaganda efforts.
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