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Unpacking Sledge and Setting up Camp, 1916 (card)
7295714 Unpacking Sledge and Setting up Camp, 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 38339920
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Antarctic Antarctica Baggage Camper Camping Camping Site Carry On Baggage Excursion Explore Explorers Luggage Luggage And Bags Marquees Sledge South Polar South Pole Suitcase Tented 1900 1910 Years 10 10s 1910 1919 Years 10 10s Inhabitant Years 1910 Years 10 Years Ten
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of polar exploration in the early 20th century. The image depicts a four-man sledge team diligently unpacking their supplies and setting up camp in the vast, snowy landscape of Antarctica. One man is seen shoveling snow around the bottom of the tent, while two others are unloading rolled sleeping bags from their sledge.
The attention to detail in this scene is remarkable - from the carefully organized luggage and baggage to the colorful camping gear scattered around the icy terrain. It truly transports us back to a time when brave explorers ventured into unknown territories in search of discovery and adventure.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we can't help but admire the resilience and determination of these explorers as they faced harsh conditions and extreme challenges during their expedition. This card, part of Player's cigarette cards series on Polar Exploration, serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring spirit of exploration and curiosity.
Let this image serve as an inspiration for your own adventures, whether big or small, as you navigate through life's challenges with courage and perseverance just like these intrepid explorers did over a century ago.
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