The Sledging Party at Ziegler Island, Baldwin Ziegler Polar Expedition, 1901-1902

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Major Anthony Fiala (20th Century)
The Sledging Party at Ziegler Island, Baldwin Ziegler Polar Expedition, 1901-1902
signed and inscribed 'To Mr Samuel Kravit with best wishes of Anthony Fiala Discovery of Zeigler Island, Franz Josef Land.-' (lower right)
gelatin silver print
7¾ x 29¾in. (19.7 x 75.6cm.)

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Fiala went on to lead the Fiala-Ziegler Expedition of 1903-1905, exploring and mapping a large area in the Franz Josef archipelago. He joined Teddy Roosevelt on his River of Doubt expedition, in charge of stores.

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