Sir George H. Wilkins and Lady Suzanne Wilkins at the New York World's Fair, 1940
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Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. Wilkins made several flights over the Arctic ice cap and the Antarctic continent. He also navigated a submarine under the ice cap attempting to reach the North Pole. Ford Motor Company honored Wilkins with a dinner at its pavilion during the 1940 New York World's Fair.
Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. Wilkins made several flights over the Arctic ice cap and the Antarctic continent. He also navigated a submarine under the ice cap attempting to reach the North Pole. Ford Motor Company honored Wilkins with a dinner at its pavilion during the 1940 New York World's Fair.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1940
Subject Date
1940
Keywords
Wilkins, George H. (George Hubert), Sir, 1888-1958
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.92.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Gloria Rich Hendricks.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8.125
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