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Antarctic sledge used on Douglas Mawson's expedition
L. Hagen & Co1911
Powerhouse Museum
Sydney, Australia
This sledge is one of three in the Museum's collection from Mawson's 1911-1914 expedition. As a group they are typical of the three sledges used by Mawson on his epic journey with Mertz and Ninnis. They are a tangible and historic reminder of Australia's pioneering years in Antarctic exploration and research.
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- Title: Antarctic sledge used on Douglas Mawson's expedition
- Creator: L. Hagen & Co
- Date Created: 1911
- Location: Norway
- Physical Dimensions: 510 x 550 x 3420 mm
- Provenance: Used on the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE), 1911-1914, Gift of the Australian Museum, 1967
- See MAAS website: H8144 Antarctic sledge used on Douglas Mawson's expedition
- Manufacturer: L. Hagen & Co
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