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Roald Amundsen born July 16
Sealskin mittens
We do not know on which expedition these mittens were used. However, they are similar to the those used by Roald Amundsen and the crew during the Norge-expedition across the Arctic Ocean in 1926.
Amundsen with sealskin mittens on board Norge on the flight across the Arctic ocean. Photo: The Norwegian Polar Institute/ National Library in Norway.
Ellsworth waving goodbye before the flight begins. Photo: The Norwegian Polar Institute/ National Library in Norway.
Nobile and Ellsworth on board the Norge. Photo: The Norwegian Polar Institute/ National Library in Norway.
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen using a sextant during the flight across the Arctic Ocean. Photo: The Norwegian Polar Institute/ National Library in Norway.
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