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Copper strip
A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48. A strip of copper sheet marked with a broad arrow (possibly from the Ross Expedition 1829-33). Obtained from the Inuit near Point Booth on 8 May 1869 by the Hall Search Expedition 1864-69. It has twelve nail holes and is stamped with two broad arrows. A label is tied on inscribed '33 lent by Miss S. Cracroft' (Lady Franklin's niece).
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA2232 |
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| Collection: | Polar Equipment and Relics |
| Type: | Copper strip |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, Hall, 1864-1869; Arctic Exploration: Franklin's Last Expedition, 1845-1848 |
| Date made: | Before 1829 |
| People: | Hall, Charles Francis |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 57 x 356 x 115 mm |