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Photographs of the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition

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Portobello, kite flying

Series Summary

Reference Code

GB 0248 DC 404/1510-1522

Date(s)

unknown

Extent and medium of the unit of description

4

stereo glass-plate negatives

Name of creator

Bruce | William Speirs | 1867-1921 | polar explorer and oceanographer

Biographical History

Biographical History

It is not known when this miscellaneous series of photographs was taken. Of the four photographs, two show Portobello High Street, one is a portrait and one shows a meteorological kite being flown.

Scope and Content

Scope and Content

The Portobello, kite-flying series consists of photographs of:

  • Portobello High Street (2 stereo glass plate negatives)
  • a Mr AF Baird (1 stereo glass-plate negative)
  • a meteorological kite being flown (1 stereo glass-plate negative)

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