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The green canvas bag used to carry the diaries of Captain R. F. Scott, RN.
A machine-sewn, green canvas bag belonging to Captain Robert Falcon Scott. It is closed with a flap and two cord ties. Cherry Garrard 'The Worst Journey in the World' p.497: 'Beneath the head of his bag and the floor-cloth, was the green wallet in which he carried his diary.'
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Object Details
| ID: | ZBA1613 |
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| Collection: | Polar Equipment and Relics |
| Type: | Book Bag |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | Antarctic Exploration: British Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913 |
| Date made: | ca. 1910 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Acquired with assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund |
| Measurements: | Overall: 265 x 337 x 45 mm |
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