Crewmembers removing baleen from beached bowhead whale, Hudson Bay, 1897-1912

lantern slide

PHOTOGRAPHS - LANTERN SLIDES
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Comer, George (Captain)
Canada, Hudson Bay
1897-1912
glass
3-1/4 x 4 in.

Lantern slide prepared by F.C. Lockwood of Brooklyn, NY, from an original photograph by Capt. George Comer. Used by Comer to illustrate lectures about his Arctic and seafaring experiences. Depicts crewmembers of whaling schooner ERA or A.T. GIFFORD removing baleen from a beached bowhead whale. Photo taken west coast of Hudson Bay, ca. 1897-1912.

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1966.339.52