Chest Handle

An unprovenanced relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48. An iron chest handle with two brackets for attachment.

Object Details

ID: AAA2323
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Chest Handle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Arctic Exploration: Franklin's Last Expedition, 1845-1848; Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, Schwatka, 1878-1880
Date made: 1845-8
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 20 x 190 x 45 mm