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88. Vitus Bering

Figure of Vitus Bering (1681–1741), Danish explorer and discoverer of the Bering Strait.

Published onDec 13, 2023
88. Vitus Bering

Christian Petersen papers, RS 26/02/52, Iowa State University, Special Collections and University Archives.

Date

1931

Material

Painted plaster

Dimensions

17 x 5 x 5 in. (43.2 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)

Description

Figure of Vitus Bering (1681–1741), Danish explorer and discoverer of the Bering Strait.

Markings

Signed: Christian Petersen

Provenance / Location

Charlotte Petersen; Margaret Hunziker, Ames, Iowa; Christine Hunziker.

Alternate Title(s)

n/a

Notes / Sources

Image in papers, RS 26/02/52

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