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SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (PORT 0161, PORT 0159, PORT 0163, PORT 0162, PORT 0160), some of which may also be described in this new record; Six views, in four different sizes, of sailing ships used by Antarctic explorer Richard E. Byrd. Caption on verso of 0159: Ice is free in Little America--Top hamper of U. S. S. Bear shows itself over a nice, cold, wind-swept ice pack as ship is halted on voyage to chart coastline of unexplored continent." Inscription on verso of 0162, "Chelsea, at Robins Dry Dock, will precede Byrd Expedition. To be renamed after Byrd's mother, Mrs. Bolling." 0163 includes round-shaped portrait inserts of unidentified girl and woman in foreground. The locations of the images are unknown. Two of the images are not dated.
NoteDates inscribed on versos: 0159: July 21/40; 0160: Aug. 26/28; 0162: Aug. 24/28; 0164: 1937. Printed on recto: 0160: "P & A;" 0161: "Eagle;" 0163: "Eagle photo." Title supplied by cataloger.
SubjectByrd, Richard Evelyn, 1888-1957 ; Icebreakers (Ships) -- Antarctica ; Sailing ships -- Antarctica ; Sailing ships -- United States
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