Brass Fitting
Relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48. Unidentified gilt brass fitting with a piece of ivory tied on. Stamped onto the item is 'R.104'. The object is shown in plate entitled: 'Relics found by Captain Hall in his recent Arctic exploring expedition' published in 'Harper's weekly' in October 1869.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA2361 |
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Collection: | Polar Equipment and Relics |
Type: | Brass Fitting |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Events: | Arctic Exploration: Franklin's Last Expedition, 1845-1848; Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, Hall, 1864-1869 |
Date made: | Before 1845 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 16 x 51 x 21 mm |