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Clothing and sun goggles worn by Morton Moyes in Antarctica

These objects were used by Morton Henry Moyes whilst working as a meteorologist for Sir Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE), Antarctica, 1911-1914.

The chief objective of the expedition was the exploration and charting of the largely unexplored coastline of Antarctica. This included meteorological and magnetic observations, and the collection of biological and geological samples. Sailing on the Newfoundland sealing vessel 'Aurora', the team entered a part of the world …

Parts of this object

H9550-1 Sun goggles (part of protective clothing outfit) (celluloid) / (Bakelite) / velvet / cotton elastic, maker unknown, England, used by Morton Henry Moyes during Sir Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1914
Goggles used in Mawson's Antarctic Expedition
1911-1914
On display
H9550-2 Balaclava, mens, part of protective clothing outfit, wool, unknown maker, England, worn by Morton Henry Moyes during Sir Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antartctic Expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1914
Men's balaclava worn by Morton Henry Moyes
1911-1914
H9550-3 Hood, snow helmet, part of protective clothing outfit, mens, cotton/canvas, made by Burberry, England, worn by Morton Henry Moyes during Sir Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1914
Snow helmet worn by Morton Henry Moyes
1910

Summary

Object No.

H9550

Object Statement

Protective clothing, mens, comprising sun goggles, balaclava and snow hood, various makers, England, worn by Morton Henry Moyes during Sir Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1914

Physical Description

A protective clothing outfit that includes sun goggles, a balaclava, and a snow hood.

Short URL

https://ma.as/257625

Source

Credit Line

Gift of the Royal Australian Historical Society, 1981

Acquisition Date

22 June 1981

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