Summary
Monochrome photograph of Adelie Penguins on the Slopes of Proclamation Island, Antarctica, named after the fact that a proclamation was made here by Sir Douglas Mawson on 13 January, 1930 in the name of King George V.
One of 328 images in various formats including artworks, photographs, glass negatives and lantern slides.
Description of Content
Adelie Penguins at Proclamation Island. Icebergs can be seen in the far distance. Eric Douglas said 'Adelie Penguins sun baking on the slopes of Proclamation Rock'. Although this land feature became 'Proclamation Island' it had just been discovered and at this early stage to call it Proclamation Rock was quite acceptable. Photograph taken on the British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition (BANZARE), Voyage 1.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph mounted between two pieces of cardboard.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Sally Douglas, 10 Oct 2008
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Place & Date Depicted
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Photographer
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Expedition Leader
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed in black ink on a sticker on back of mount:'Phone/ Footscray 398/ A. L. FRITH/ Picture Frame/ Manufacturer./ 17 Paisley Street,/ Footscray.'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
292 mm (Width), 280 mm (Height)
photograph dimensions only (not including mount)
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Overall Dimensions
481 mm (Width), 380 mm (Height)
measuremount of mount
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References
[Article] Douglas, Sally. Eric Douglas Antarctica Collection at Museum Victoria.
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Keywords
Antarctic Expeditions, Antarctic Exploration, Antarctic Research, Antarctica, Icebergs, Penguins, Photography
