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Sledge harness

Sledge harness which belonged to Captain F. L. McClintock (1817-1907). It is a single strap made of canvas webbing, with a hand-sewn eye at each end. The eyes are joined by a rope. A second rope is attached to the first by a metal thimble, with a knot and copper washer at the other end. On a label: 'One of the five sledge drag belts.'

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Object Details

ID:	AAA3980
Collection:	Polar Equipment and Relics
Type:	Sledge harness
Display location:	Not on display
Events:	Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, McClintock, 1857-1859
Date made:	1857
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 1422 x 76 mm