Item MM 114938 Glass Negative - Copy, Discovery II & Wyatt Earp, Bay Of Whales, Ellsworth Relief Expedition, Antarctica, 1935-1936

Summary

Black and white glass negative of the ships Discovery II & Wyatt Earp at the Bay Of Whales during the Ellsworth Relief Expedition, Antarctica.

One of 328 images in various formats including artworks, photographs, glass negatives and lantern slides.

Description of Content

Negative made from a copy of two photographs. The top photograph shows two of the crew from the Discovery II are 'poling off' standing on ice near the bow of the ship. Other crew members are assisting from the ship's deck above. The bottom photograph is of Lincoln Ellsworth's expedition ship the Wyatt Earp in sea ice. In the background is the Discovery II. Photographs taken during the Ellsworth Relief Expedition, 1935-1936.

Physical Description

Glass plate with negative image printed on surface