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aerodrome camouflage notebook

notebook by Edward J. Ashenden of aerodrome camouflage, 1940

This is a notebook pertaining to aerodrome camouflage, dating from 1940, the second year of World War II.

Edward James Ashenden (1896-1952) was a watercolour painter, designer and decorative artist born in Wandsworth who studied at Putney School of Art. During World War II he worked for the Air Ministry as a camouflage officer.

Artist
Ashenden, Edward James
Locations
Putney
Wandsworth Common
Object Type
print
Production Dates
20th century

Artist Biography

Edward James Ashenden (1896-1952) was a watercolour painter, designer and decorative artist born in Wandsworth who studied at Putney School of Art. During World War II he worked for the Air Ministry as a camouflage officer. His designing and model-making skills were widely employed in museums and exhibitions.

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