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Sir George H. Wilkins and Lady Suzanne Wilkins at the New York World's Fair, 1940

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Artifact Overview

Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. Wilkins made several flights over the Arctic ice cap and the Antarctic continent. He also navigated a submarine under the ice cap attempting to reach the North Pole. Ford Motor Company honored Wilkins with a dinner at its pavilion during the 1940 New York World's Fair.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1940

Subject Date

1940

Collection Title

Gloria Rich Hendricks Papers

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.92.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Gloria Rich Hendricks.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Typewriting

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 8.125 undefined

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