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Satirical print with a procession led by John Ross bringing to the British Museum objects found on the voyage to explore the North West Passage; the most prominent object is dead polar bear decorated with the constellation of Ursa Major; Sir Joseph Banks and three curators stand on the wall of the museum cheering the new acquisitions (for a full description and explanation see George, BMSat). 1819 Hand-coloured etching
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