Richard E. Byrd Wearing Cold Weather Clothing during the MacMillan Expedition to North Greenland, September 1925
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Artifact Overview
In 1925, Richard Byrd commanded the aviation component of American explorer Donald MacMillan's scientific expedition to northern Greenland. Byrd and his team made aerial studies of Greenland's icecap, and they flew over remote areas of the Arctic Ocean. Experiences on the MacMillan Expedition helped Byrd prepare to lead his own Arctic expedition in 1926.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
September 1925
Subject Date
September 1925
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.1.1629.262
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 6.625 in
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