Gauntlet
Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Outer mitts to be worn over gloved hands. Cotton canvas (duck) lined with woollen material (fearnought). Hand sewn. Joined by strap to go round neck of wearer.
Object Details
| ID: | AAA4342 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Polar Equipment and Relics |
| Type: | Gauntlet |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876 |
| Date made: | 1875 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 444 mm x 254 mm |
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