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Canvas Long Caption: A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-1848. A triangular piece of canvas found in the grave of Lieutenant John Irving, Irving Bay, King William Island by the Schwatka Search Expedition 1878-1879. The canvas has been stitched round the edges and has three pieces of cord attached to one edge. It was used as a shroud for the body. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: AAA2241 Artist: unknown Date: circa 1845 Medium: canvas Size: 1219 mm x 582 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.