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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