Brass tablet erected over Hall's grave by British Polar Expedition c. Jun 1876

Albumen print | 14.3 x 20.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2580231

Attributed to Thomas Mitchell (active 1875-6)

Description

Photograph of tablet, which says: 'Sacred to the memory of Captain C F Hall of the US Ship Polaris who sacrificed his life in the advancement of science on November 8th 1871. This tablet has been erected by the British Polar Expedition of 1875 who following in his footsteps have profited by his experience'.

Provenance

Presented to Queen Victoria by Captain George Nares (1831-1915) in 1876
People involved

Creator(s)

Attributed to
Search the collection Thomas Mitchell (active 1875-6)
(photographer)

Attributed to
Search the collection George White (active 1875-6)
(photographer)

Search the collection London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company : London
(printer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Captain CF Hall (d. 1871)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

14.3 x 20.3 cm (image)

29.3 x 34.2 cm (mount)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Geography
Travels & exploration
Exploration (Travel)
Places
Polar regions
Arctic territories
Arctic regions
References

Alternative title(s)

Brass tablet erected over Hall's grave by British Polar Expedition. [Her Majesty's ships the Alert and Discovery, 1875-1876].

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