The Arctic Regions by William Bradford
MS. 23051 photogr. 72
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
The Arctic Regions by William Bradford
Shelfmark
MS. 23051 photogr. 72
Summary
Photographically-illustrated book narrating an expedition through Greenland. In 1869, William Bradford, known for his Arctic seascapes and ship paintings, secured funding from businessman LeGrand Lockwood and chartered a steamship, The Panther, for a voyage to Greenland. He invited photographers John L. Dunmore and George Critcherson to join him on the expedition. During a three-month summer journey, the group produced drawings, texts, and photographs. The book narrates the journey, with photographs and commentary.
Associated place
Greenland
Date
1873
Language
English
Physical facet
Albumen paper prints
Physical extent
1 item
Custodial history
Purchased from Robert Hershkowitz UK, 15/03/1999; includes book plates of John Harvey Wright and another inscribed "Given to Hoffman Memorial Library by Metropolitan Museum of Art".
Subject
Indigenous Peoples
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Collection contents
The Michael and Jane Wilson Collection of Nineteenth Century Photographs
Photographically-illustrated books and albums
The Arctic Regions by William Bradford
