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Thomas Mitchell (active 1875-6)
"Discovery" winter quarters, Spring 1876. Trodden path on the floe: "The Measured mile" c. Mar 1876c. May 1876
Albumen print | 15.8 x 21.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2580191
Thomas Mitchell (active 1875-6)
"Discovery" winter quarters, Spring 1876. Trodden path on the floe: "The Measured mile" c. Mar 1876c. May 1876
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Photograph of HMS Discovery viewed from high up on cliffs, looking down; a straight line can be seen in middle distance ('the measured mile'). Another line, zig-zagging towards distance, can also be seen. Photographer's initials in lower right corner.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Victoria by Captain George Nares (1831-1915) in 1876
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
15.8 x 21.2 cm (image)
29.3 x 34.2 cm (mount)
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Alternative title(s)
"Discovery" winter quarters, Spring 1876 Trodden path on the floe : "The Measured mile". [Her Majesty's ships the Alert & Discovery, 1875-1876].
