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| PANORAMA OF THE GREELY EXPEDITION - Southeast
of the rotunda in the Government Building, and closely adjoining that
beautiful apartment, was the Artic Panorama erected by the signal
bureau of the War Department. This white scene was perhaps the most
striking of all the displays in the wonderful museum which the United
States opened at the World's Fair. The exhibit was built in the
manner made familiar to residents of cities through what are called
cycloramas, where lay figures and actual properties take stated
positions before the painting, and become an inseparable portion of
the scene. This panorama represents Lieut. Greely at the right
welcoming back to camp the subordinate officers of his expedition who
have planted the American flag at the highest point yet reached by
explorers. Lieut. Lockwood is shaking hands, and Sergeant Brainard
is in the rear. An Esquimaux is stooping behind Lieut. Lockwood, and
a half dozen dogs complete the figures. Near by is a large painting
showing the awesome cape as it extends into the sea, the northernmost
discovered land. On the sled is the same flag, made by Mrs. Greely,
that was flung to the northmost polar breeze, and a boot leg was
shown from which the survivors made soup during the last days of
their sufferings. Relics of the expedition of Sir Jon Franklin
formed a part of the display. The icebergs built before the large
canvas in the rear were successfully placed, and the effect was
realistic. |
