Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object Identification Number |
2007.050.007 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Donor |
Royal Danish Embassy |
Description |
Black and white photograph of celebrating in the streets, likely taken after Denmark's liberation at the end of World War II. It shows a procession of cars and military men on motorbikes proceeding down a street in a parade. There are crowds on both sides of the street holding Danish, British, and American flags with Danish flags hanging from the buildings along the sides of the street. The street is littered with pieces of paper that are falling from the sky. The photo has a white border that is thicker on the left and right. "Danish / Ministry" is pencilled on the back. The photo was printed on Kodak paper. |
Print Size |
10 x 8 |
Creation Date |
ca. 1945 |
Place of Creation |
Denmark |
Search Terms |
Royal Danish Embassy Danish Ministry Denmark's liberation Danish liberation end of World War II WWII parade military Allied forces celebrating American flag British flag Danish flag Dannebrog vehicles motorcycles |
Date Received by Museum |
11/30/2007 |
Provenance |
This photograph belonged to and was donated by the Royal Danish Embassy. It shows a military parade and celebration, likely after Denmark was liberated after the end of World War II in May 1945. |
Images |
086\2007050007.JPG |
Accession number |
2007.050 |