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Frank Hurley (1885-1962)

Bummer 1915

Silver bromide print | 20.3 x 15.3 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2580065

Description

Photograph of the sledge dog "Bummer" standing in harness on the ice

Provenance

Presented to King George V, 1917
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Frank Hurley (1885-1962)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George V, King of the United Kingdom (1865-1936)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Silver bromide print

silver bromide print

Measurements

20.3 x 15.3 cm (image) (image)

29.2 x 37.7 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Geography
Travels & exploration
Exploration (Travel)
Places
Polar regions
Antarctica
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Dogs
Bummer [sledge dog on the Shackleton Imperial Transantarctic Expedition 1914-17]
References

Alternative title(s)

"Bummer". [Photographs of scenes and incidents in connection with the happenings to the Weddell Sea Party, 1914, 1915, 1916].

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