Portrait of T.W. Edgeworth David [picture] /

Inscriptions: " T.W. Edgeworth David. June 21st 08" -- below image. "Bought at British Antarctic Exhibition, 5th October. 1909. London. (Shackleton's Expedtion) J.E.T." -- on paper from frame backing.; Condition: good; Purchased at Christie's Sale, London 29/4/99; Relat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marston, George.
Other Authors: British Antarctic Expedition, (1907-1909)
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1908. 1908
Subjects:
David
T. W. Edgeworth (Tannatt William Edgeworth)
Sir
1858-1934 > Portraits
Explorers > Australia > Portraits
Antarctica > Discovery and exploration
Antarctic
Shackleton
Mackay
Marston
Antarc*
Antarctica
Online Access:http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an20023523
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Summary:Inscriptions: " T.W. Edgeworth David. June 21st 08" -- below image. "Bought at British Antarctic Exhibition, 5th October. 1909. London. (Shackleton's Expedtion) J.E.T." -- on paper from frame backing.; Condition: good; Purchased at Christie's Sale, London 29/4/99; Related material: David family papers, 1823-1992. National Library of Australia Manuscript collection MS8890.; Exhibited: "Antarctic Heroes", National Maritime Museum, 5 Dec 02 - 4 May 03. Portrait of Professor T. W. Edgeworth David (later Sir Edgeworth David) by George Marston, both members of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1907-1909, led by Ernest Shackleton. T.W. Edgeworth David, with Douglas Mawson and A.F. Mackay reached the South Magnetic Pole on 16th January 1909. J.E.T. (see inscriptions) is John Edward Touche.

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