Head of Christ

Item

Title
Head of Christ
Short summary / description
<p><strong>Historical information:</strong> Made by Vincenzo Longo, an Italian POW, in Murchison Camp 13, Graytown POW Camp and Tocumwal and presented to Sgt. Lescock</p>
<p><strong>Physical description:</strong> Wood framed embroidered picture of "Head of Christ" worked in red, pale to medium blues, yellow, brown cottons. Face and hands drawn</p>
<p>(https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5452266e9821f51624ccc5c2)</p>
Subject
Religion
Creative Work type
Craft and design
Material
textile
Place created
Murchison
Transcription
Sacred Heart of Jesus I trust you. Sacro Cuore di Gesù confino in voi (1-3-1945) Presented to Sgi Lesoek by I.P.W. Longo Vincenzo
Creator(s)
Longo, Vincenzo
Date of creation
January 3, 1945
Copyright information / URL
Vincenzo Longo, Head of Jesus (3 March 1945, embroidery). Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum