Sujet
Pocket watch likely carried by Matthew Henson in 1908-9 Arctic expedition, 1888-1889. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
An engraved watch that is believed to be the watch carried by African-American Matthew Henson (1866-1955) on his exploration of the North Pole along with Adm. Robert E. Peary from July 6, 1908 to April 23, 1909. Henson is an iconic figure among American pioneering explorers. During the 1908-09 expedition led by Admiral Peary (whom he assisted on several Arctic expeditions over a 20-year period), Henson became the first man to reach the North Pole. For his achievements, Henson received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1944. In 2000, the National Geographic Society awarded Henson the Hubbard Metal – its highest award. Inscribed 1908 or 1909.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM21A73_295
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
43,0Mo (1,0Mo) / 28,1cm x 38,3cm / 3323 x 4528 (300dpi)