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Trench Art - Verdun

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Title Trench Art - Verdun
Description Trench art was usually crafted from spent shells and etched using sharpened pieces of metal. During pauses in battle, which often lasted weeks if not months, groups of soldiers would band together to produce artwork that could be bartered for food or other in-demand material.
Contributing Institution Carondelet Historical Society
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