"Joh. Gulbransen Instrumentmager Christiania" navigational instrument, circa 1925-1939

Item — Object: 27

Identifier: Mem_inv_1393

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Navigational instrument used in either one or all of the North Pole and Antarctic expeditions between 1925 and 1939. It was made in Christiania, Denmark by Joh. Gulbransen.

Dates

Usage: circa 1925-1939

Extent

1 Object

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Location

5-102 D-5

Physical Description

Navigational instruments in varnished wooden box. The top of the lid has a plaque that reads "Joh. Gulbransen Instrumentmager Christiania." The instrument is composed of parts made of wood, dark glass and possibly brass.