George Wardwell snowshoes, Bucksport, ca. 1909

Contributed by Bucksport Historical Society

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George Wardwell used these snowshoes on the expedition to the North Pole with Admiral Robert Peary in 1909. He was the only person from Bucksport on the expedition, but did not go all the way to the North Pole.

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  • Title: George Wardwell snowshoes, Bucksport, ca. 1909
  • Creation Date: circa 1909
  • Subject Date: circa 1909
  • Location: Bucksport, Hancock County, ME
  • Media: Wood, leather
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Bucksport Historical Society
PO Box 798, Bucksport, ME 04416

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