| Accession no.: |
N: 606 |
| Object name: |
Sledge, model |
| Title: |
Sledge, model |
| Description: |
A 1:4 scale model of a soft runner sledge as used by the British Graham Land Expedition 1934-37 (Penola). It was made by E.L. Pitman of Byfleet, Surrey, who made the sledges for the expedition. |
| Artist: |
Pitman, E.L. |
| Classified name: |
| SPRI theme |
transportation
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| Current place name |
Antarctic regions > British Antarctic Territory > Maritime Antarctic > Antarctic Peninsula > Graham Land
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| UDC |
629.111.7
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| Geographic UDC |
(*726.3)
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| Getty AAT |
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| Number of items: |
1 |
| Full description: |
A 1:4 scale model of a soft runner sledge (Nansen sledge) as used by the British Graham Land Expedition 1934-37 (Penola). The front of the sledge is bow-shaped. It is made of wood and cane, with metal cross struts between the handlebars, and string lashings (the originals were of tarred twine).
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| Dimensions: |
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Width: 160mm, height: 313mm, length: 1010mm
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| Associated expedition(s): |
- : British Graham Land Expedition 1934-37 (Penola) (1934 - 1937)
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Scott Polar Research Institute
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