Tent pole

Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Five tent poles. Ends tipped with brass points and with holes cut through. The opposite ends tapered, "XIII" carved into wood.

Object Details

ID: AAA4061
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Tent pole
Display location: Not on display
Events: Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876
Date made: 1875
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 2591 mm x 40 mm x 40 mm x 2 kg
Parts: Tent pole