In 1914, explorers raced across the Antarctic in hopes of being the
first people to reach the South Pole. There wasn’t goretex and polar
fleece back then, so just how did they keep warm? Download this pdf and have fun dressing
this Antarctic explorer paper doll.

Our explorer would first put on long underwear made of wool. These were usually red.

Next would be a heavy wool shirt, loose and soft, held up by cloth-webbing suspenders. Burberry, famous for their weatherproof coats, made special waterproof pants with double knees and double bottoms.Waterproof booties went over heavy wool socks.

A thick woolen turtleneck sweater let moisture out but kept warmth in. Dark snow goggles protected the eyes from the glare of the sun off the snow. A balaclava, a knit wool cap that stretched down across the face, tucked into the sweater. Sealskin and seal fur boots attached with tapes that closed around the pant cuffs.

Finally, a loose-fitting parka was windproof and waterproof, with a close-fitting hood that protected the face from windburn. Heavy fur mittens attached to strong tapes because a lost mitten could mean death in the Antarctic cold.

art by Jan Adkins

What You’ll Need:

• crayons, pencils, or markers
• scissors
• tape
• popsicle stick or straw

What to Do:

• 1. Print this pdf. Color the explorer and his clothes.
• 2. Cut out the explorer and fold the wings back to make the stand. Tape a popsicle stick or straw to the back to help it stand up.
• 3. Cut out the clothes, fold back the tabs, and hang the clothes on the explorer.