'Classifying the treasures', 1929-31

Description

This is a black-and-white photograph taken by Frank Hurley of an evening scene in the wardroom of the ship 'Discovery' during the British, Australian and New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition (BANZARE) to Antarctica, 1929-31. The title typed on its cardboard mount calls the picture 'Classifying the Treasures' and indicates that it shows, from left to right, Mr J W S Marr, Dr W Ingram, Sir Douglas Mawson, the distinguished Antarctic explorer and scientist, and Professor Harvey Johnson classifying biological materials. The photograph measures 61 cm x 49 cm.

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