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Socks - Australian Navy, Phillip Law, 1947-1948
Reg. No: SH 930740
- Summary:
- Pair of grey wool socks, Navy issue. They were used by ANARE Director Phil Law on the vessels Wyatt Earp and the Labuan between 1947 - 1951. They were for shipboard use only and not used much as they were clumsy to use and to launder.
A similar pair was used by I. R. McLeod in a 1957 expedition to the Antarctic.
This is part of Museum Victoria's collection of artefacts from the post-war era of scientific exploration of Antarctica. - Description:
- This sock is one of a pair of grey socks. It is very long and has been made using a cable stitch with a very coarse wool.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Dr Phillip Law - Australian Antarctic Division Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition, 1993
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 84.00 cm (Height), 16.00 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | exploration |
| Themes this item is part of: | Antarctic Clothing, Dr Phillip Law, Scientist, Explorer & Administrator (1912-2010), Antarctica Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection, Ship History - HMAS Wyatt Earp |
| Primary Classification: | EXPLORATION |
| Secondary Classification: | Antarctic |
| Tertiary Classification: | footwear |
| Place Made: | Australia |
| Place Used: | Arctic |
| Place & Date Used: | Antarctica, 1954-1966 |
| User: | Dr Phillip Law - Australian Antarctic Division Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition |
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