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Unpacking Sledge and Setting up Camp (Reverse), 1916 (card)
7295715 Unpacking Sledge and Setting up Camp (Reverse), 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 10. from Players cigarette cards, second series of 25, Polar Exploration'. The front depicts a four-man sledge team, one shovelling snow round the bottom of the tent, one man inside and two more unloading rolled sleeping bags, with the caption: Player's Cigarettes SETTING UP CAMP'. Reverse: Unpacking Sledge and Setting up Camp.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38431678
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Excursion Explore 1900 1910 Years 10 10s 1910 1919 Years 10 10s Years 1910 Years 10 Years Ten
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of a polar exploration expedition in 1916. The image, titled "Unpacking Sledge and Setting up Camp," showcases a four-man sledge team working together to establish their campsite in the icy wilderness. One man is seen shoveling snow around the bottom of the tent, while another is inside setting things up. Two more members of the team are unloading rolled sleeping bags, all with a sense of purpose and determination.
The scene depicted on this card from Players cigarette cards' second series of 'Polar Exploration' is both intriguing and inspiring. It offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by early 20th-century explorers as they braved harsh conditions in search of new discoveries.
The reverse side of the card provides additional context with the caption "Unpacking Sledge and Setting up Camp." This small but powerful image serves as a reminder of human resilience and ingenuity in extreme environments.
Overall, this print from the National Maritime Museum in London transports viewers back in time to an era when exploration was at its peak, showcasing both the hardships and triumphs experienced by those who dared to venture into unknown territories.
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