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club

human history
  • Other Name

    Whalebone club, made by Ernest Shackleton (Antarctic expedition) (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Whalebone club, made by Ernest Shackleton and given to James Henderson, grandfather of donor

    whalebone club, with leather thong, simple form with upper section shaped slightly for handling.

  • Place
    New Zealand (Antarctica)
  • Associated Place

    Antarctica

  • Accession Number
    1991.249
  • Other Id

    M2600 (miscellaneous)

  • Department

    History

    War History

    Applied Arts and Design

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