Blanket Square

Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Belonged to Lieutenant A A C Parr, HMS "Alert". Marked "P". White with piece of string attached to corner. For wrapping feet.

Object Details

ID: AAA4106
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Blanket Square
Display location: Not on display
Events: Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876
Vessels: Alert (1856)
Date made: 1875
People: Parr, Alfred Arthur Chase
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 410 mm x 380 mm