Alpenstock

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Lots of Alpenstocks in use on Mont Blanc in 1853
Alpenstock
Victorian mountaineers with their Alpenstocks
Description
Alpenstock with long wooden shaft and metal spike with metal strips nailed to either side of shaft by eight nails.
Inscription description
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Nick Dalton
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
This alpenstock belonged to Millican Dalton though only the metal section is original, the rotted wooden shaft having been replaced in the 1980’s. The metal section was supposedly crafted by a Chamonix blacksmith during one of Mlllican’s early Alpine trips. For more information on MILLICAN DALTON and lots of fabulous pictures see our archive.
Object Production
Production Place:
Chamonix, France
Materials:
wood, metal
Maker:
Chamonix (France) blacksmith
Colour:
brown
Dimensions:
168(l) x 10.5( circumference) cms
Object Condition:
good
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
764.2009.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
22/01/2009
ID:
1
Category:

Snow & Ice Climbing
Location
Location:
Current Location
Bohuntin
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007
Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection
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