Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program

Blanchard Draw-Tite Tent Model

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Resource Type
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Date Created
  • 1930s
Description
  • This model tent was used as a sales prop and can stand up on its own. There are several captions written on the item, such as:"Draw-Tite Tents are the official trail, reconnaissance, rescue, and survival tentage with Byrd expeditions at the South Pole""Snake and insect proof""Sets up in two minutes""Camp all year round""Camp anywhere in creation""Made in styles to meet every sports and family need""World's only stakeless - ropeless - poleless - streamlined suspended tent"
Provenance
  • Donor: Anonymous
Collection Identifier
  • SPEC.PA.56.0001
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Source
  • Polar Accession 20021, Byrd Miscellany, B15-13-1-2
Extent
  • approximately 66 x 33 cm (at tallest and widest points)
Medium
  • Canvas
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Rights Statement
Rights Note
  • This item, made available for research and educational purposes, may be protected by copyright; the user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status.
Credit line: Expeditionary Artifacts in the Richard E. Byrd Papers, Artifacts in the Richard E. Byrd Papers, Admiral Richard E. Byrd Papers, The Ohio State University, Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program

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