Museum catalogue: Antarctic Collection
Seal
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Accession no.: | Y: 59/2 | ||||||||||
Object name: | Seal | ||||||||||
Title: | Seal | ||||||||||
Description: | A plaster impression from a copper seal commemorating the voyage of the Jane and Beaufoy led by Captain James Weddell 1822-24. It is believed that the original seal was made for Weddell's private use. | ||||||||||
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Number of items: | 1 | ||||||||||
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A plaster impression of a seal, with gilt edging and the sides wrapped in paper. The impression depicts two ships (Jane and Beaufoy), below which is a scroll bearing the words 'LAT. 74°15' SOU. LON. 34°16' W.' To the right of the ships is an iceberg, and in the foreground are ice floes with penguins on them. |
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