Record

RefNoMS/955/6/302
LevelItem
TitlePhotograph of Southern Chile exhibition stand
CreatorHoldgate, Sir Martin Wyatt
Date1961
DescriptionA section of the exhibition stand in the Royal Society’s premises at Burlington House related to the expedition to Southern Chile. This section is titled ‘A comparison with Darwin’s observations’ and shows illustrations from Darwin’s account of Southern Chile alongside photographs from the expedition. The image also shows the coil weave basket [MS/955/4] and model canoe [MS/955/4] brought back during the expedition and now also part of the Royal Society collection
Extent1 slide
FormatPhotograph
PhysicalDescription35mm transparency in metal and glass slide mount
Dimensions40mm x 40mm
AccessStatusOpen
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView