Dutch cartoon from Knockaloe Internment Camp
Date made: 1914-1917
Artist: Unknown P.O.W.
Description: Sketch from Knockaloe Internment Camp 1914-1917. "I could rest on your chest for effer undt effer"
Internees were held on the Isle of Man in two camps, a requisitioned holiday camp in Douglas and a purpose built camp located at Knockaloe near Peel on the west coast of the Island. These held at their peaks over 4,000 and 23,000 men in some cases for nearly five years between opening in 1914 and final closure in 1919. Over 30,000 men passed through Knockaloe between 1914 and 1917 more than the population of Douglas the largest town.
Measurements: h 5 1/2 in w 3 1/2 in
Materials: card : pencil
Object name: drawing
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1954-6978/2
Subject tags : #WW1INTERNMENTMUSEUMCOLLECTIONS