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Framed Print of The Mission to Yarkund: crossing the Shayok below the Khardung Pass, 1874. Creator: Unknown
The Mission to Yarkund: crossing the Shayok below the Khardung Pass, 1874. Engraving of a sketch by Captain E. F. Chapman...of the journey of Mr. Forsyth's diplomatic mission to Yarkund and Cashgar...they proceeded...into the valley of the Nubra and the Shayok...to the foot of the Karakorum mountain range...Our Illustration shows the party, after crossing the Kardung, when descending the glacier by which they entered the Shayok valley, at an elevation of 10, 000 ft. For this descent...they had to change their ponies for yaks, or Tibet oxen, the safest beasts for riding down a glacier - stolid creatures that positively decline to be hurried...The beasts were pulled and encouraged up the steep zigzag by ragged Tartars, whose constant cry of Oitch-kok-kok-kok! proved that their practised lungs were not affected by the thinness of the air. As for the European travellers, their breathing was considerably affected by this circumstance, from the altitude of the position. There was great fear that the baggage would be drenched and spoiled, but the yaks faced the water bravely, and the Tartars...did not hesitate to plunge in up to their waists, though it was nearly at freezing temperature. So they managed to carry everything safely over'. From Illustrated London News, 1874. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 42168861
Baggage Crossing Douglas Forsyth Douglas Forsyth Thomas Equipment Expedition Fording Forsyth Forsyth Thomas Douglas Ladakh Ladakh Asia Mission To Yarkand Mission To Yarkund Oxen Porter Porters Sir Thomas Douglas Forsyth Supplies Supply Tartar Tartars Tartary Thomas Douglas Thomas Douglas Forsyth Turban Turbans Yarkand Mission Yarkund Mission
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.5cm (9.6" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
