Robert Peary Collection

Robert Peary's (1856-1920), American explorer who claimed to be the first person to reach the geographic North
1578535 Robert Peary's (1856-1920), American explorer who claimed to be the first person to reach the geographic North Pole, 1909; (add.info.: Robert Peary's (1856-1920)

Rear Admiral R.E. Peary, U.S.N. 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Rear Admiral R.E. Peary, U.S.N. 1914
Rear Admiral R.E. Peary, U.S. Navy, 1914. Explorer, naval officer

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, Bowman; Frankenfield; [Robert] Peary [centre]; Smith; Fred Kelly, 1917

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, Rep. Kahn; Unidentified; Asst. Sec. Ingraham; Adm. [Robert] Peary; Rep. Lieb; Prof

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, Rep. Kahn; Unidentified Back; Asst. Sec. Ingraham; Adm

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. Curtiss Hydroaeroplane... between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. Curtiss Hydroaeroplane... between 1913 and 1917....Or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building. Rep. Charles Lieb; Rep. J. [Julius] Kahn; Sen

Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic, photo by Nadar, c. 1910
1708887 Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic, photo by Nadar, c. 1910 by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); (add.info)

Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic, photo by Nadar, c. 1910
1708888 Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic, photo by Nadar, c. 1910 by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); (add.info)

Group Portrait of Herman Henry Diebitsch Children - Emil, Josephine (Josie), and Henry, June 1873. [b. Josephine Cecilia Diebitsch (Josie, 10 yo), May 22, 1864, Forestville, Maryland; d

Le Lieutenant Peary Au Gronland (engraving)
2789192 Le Lieutenant Peary Au Gronland (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lieutenant Peary Au Gronland)

Pocket watch likely carried by Matthew Henson in 1908-9 Arctic expedition, 1888-1889
An engraved watch that is believed to be the watch carried by African-American Matthew Henson (1866-1955) on his exploration of the North Pole along with Adm. Robert E

Commander Peary - Conquest of the Pole, 1909, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Commander Peary - Conquest of the Pole, 1909, (1933). Portrait of Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), American naval officer and explorer who claimed to have reached the geographic North Pole on 6 April

Captain Bartlett and his Party, 1910. Born in Newfoundland, Robert Bartlett was a noted ice navigator and Arctic explorer of the late 19th and early 20th century

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Arctic explorer Robert Peary meeting the Relief Expedition on the Greenland Ice-cap, August 5, 1892. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Peary in Arctic Outfit, 1910, (1928). Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), American explorer who claimed to have reached the geographic North Pole on his expedition on April 6, 1909

Wax models of Peary and Cook, polar explorers, at Madame Tussauds, London, 1909
Wax models of Peary and Cook, polar explorers, at Madame Tussaud s, London, 1909. American explorer Robert E Peary claimed he had reached the North Pole in 1909 at his third attempt

Dispute over who was the first to reach the North Pole, 1909. American naval officer and explorer Robert E Peary (1856-1920)

Robert Edwin Peary, American naval officer and explorer, 1909. Peary (1856-1920) is generally credited with being the leader of the first successful expidition to the North Pole (1909)

Arctic exploration, route maps
Arctic exploration. Map of the Arctic showing the routes taken by Fridtjof Nansen (1893 to 1896, brown), Frederick Cook (1907 to 1909, red), Robert Peary (1909, blue) and Umberto Nobile (1926)

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North Pole explorer Robert Edwin Peary in his fur suit and boots. Hand-colored woodcut of a photograph

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Admiral Robert Edwin Peary, a renowned American explorer of the Arctic, is captured in this captivating photo by Nadar from around 1910. With his determined gaze and rugged appearance, Peary embodies the spirit of adventure and discovery that defined his life. In another image, we see a group portrait featuring Herman Henry Diebitsch's children - Emil, Josephine (Josie), and Henry. Perhaps these young ones were inspired by Peary's expeditions to embark on their own adventures one day. An engraving titled "Le Lieutenant Peary Au Gronland" showcases the explorer in Greenland during one of his daring missions. It highlights the harsh conditions he faced as he pushed boundaries and sought to unravel the mysteries of the Arctic. A pocket watch displayed here likely belonged to Matthew Henson, who accompanied Peary on an Arctic expedition in 1908-1909. This artifact serves as a reminder of their shared experiences and enduring friendship amidst treacherous icy landscapes. The conquest of the North Pole was no easy feat, but Commander Peary achieved it in 1909. A vintage photograph captures this historic moment when he planted his flag at this elusive destination. The creator may be unknown, but their work immortalizes Peary's triumph for generations to come. Captain Bartlett and his party are also featured in a photograph from 1910. These brave individuals joined forces with Peary on various expeditions, displaying unwavering dedication to exploration despite facing unimaginable challenges along the way. Peary can be seen donning an Arctic outfit in yet another snapshot from 1910. His attire reflects both practicality and resilience against extreme weather conditions encountered during his arduous journeys through frozen terrains. Madame Tussauds pays homage to polar explorers like Peary with wax models depicting him alongside fellow adventurer Cook in London back in 1909. These lifelike figures serve as a testament to the public's fascination with their daring exploits.