Enamel lapel badge from the XIV Olympic Regatta held at Henley in 1948.
This badge belonged to Amy Gentry who rowed for Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club in the early 20th century. It is not known if she competed in the Olympic Regatta but would certainly have been a spectator.
The badge comprises of a small metal oar with an enamelled red white and blue cockrel sat atop a white arch cotaining in the words 'XIVE Olympiade'. '1948 Henley' is printed in black on the tip of the blade.
Made by Fraisse-Demey of Paris.
Journal - 'The Oarswoman - Official Bulletin of The Women's Amateur Rowing Association' Issue 4, October 1951.
From a collection of items donated by Mrs D Castleton, a former member of Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club. Married A J Poulter, captain of Weybridge Rowing Club, in 1953.
Two attached letters from C J Johnson writing on behalf of Walton on Thames Town Regatta to Amy Gentry dated 3rd July, 1928. The first is handwritten congratulating Gentry on an article in the Mail and pointing out that she will be the first lady to umpire in an open regatta. The second is typed in blue and discusses plans for Gentry to umpire at the Walton on Thames Regatta 7th July, 1928.
Part of a collection of archive material relating to Amy Gentry and Weybridge Ladies' Amateur Rowing Club.
Black and white photograph of Amy Gentry - 'Women's Sculling Championship from Putney to Mortlake - won by Miss Amy Gentry (Weybridge L.R.C.)'. The image shows (LtoR) 'The three contestants for the final - Miss Amy Gentry (Weybridge) the winner, Miss Enid Chamberlain (Furnivall) the holder, who came second, and Miss Nancy Readman, (Furnivall), who finished third. S&G. - 3.9.32.
Part of a collection of archive material relating to Amy Gentry and Weybridge Ladies' Amateur Rowing Club.
Photograph - 'Investiture at Buckingham Palace - 11th November 1969. After ceremony Amy C. Gentry O.B.E. showing her friends, Miss Hazel Freestone Hon.Sec of Women's Amateur Rowing Council 1943/1960 and Miss Sylvia Harper of Weybridge Ladies' Amateur Rowing Club 1944 to date'. (Sylvia Harper d.2004)
Part of a collection of archive material relating to Amy Gentry and Weybridge Ladies' Amateur Rowing Club.