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Switzerland - Rosenlaui, The Wellhorn and the Wetterhorn
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Switzerland - Rosenlaui, The Wellhorn and the Wetterhorn
Coloured lantern slide of a view across the Rosenlaui alpine valley with the mountains Wellhorn and Wetterhorn in the background. The Wetterhorn (3, 692 m), was first climbed in 1844, by Stanhope T. Speer. The 1854 ascent by Alfred Wills and party is more celebrated and is generally regarded to have marked the beginning of the golden age of alpinism.. Slide number 27 of Box 181 entitled Swiss No.1. Date: circa 1890s
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Alpine Alps Ascent Beginning Celebrated Climbed Generally Marked Regarded Rosenlaui Slides Speer Stanhope Swiss Wetterhorn Wills Alpinism Wellhorn
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This coloured lantern slide depicts a breathtaking view of the Rosenlaui alpine valley in Switzerland, with the majestic mountains Wellhorn and Wetterhorn standing proudly in the background. The Wetterhorn, towering at an impressive height of 3,692 meters, was first conquered by Stanhope T. Speer in 1844, marking an early milestone in alpine climbing history. However, it was Alfred Wills and his party's ascent in 1854 that is more celebrated and generally regarded as having marked the beginning of the golden age of alpinism. The image, titled Swiss No.1 and numbered 27 of Box 181, dates back to the late 19th century, providing a fascinating glimpse into the past. The vibrant colours and intricate details of the slide offer a captivating representation of the rugged beauty of the Swiss Alps during this era.
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