Paper playing card.
Four of spades printed on linen paper, possibly made in the late 18th, early 19th century.
Recovered during the restoration of the Chantry House in Henley, 2003-2004. These finds were recovered from between the second floor floorboards and the first floor ceiling at the south end of the building, by sieving the debris taken out of this void.
Collectors or photocard, titled 'USA Olympic Cards - Hall Of Fame - USA', showing, in monochrome photo,a closeup of a sculler posed at the catch in his single. At the bottom 'John B Kelly, SR - Rowing'. On the reverse the title 'John Brendon Kelly, SR - 47' followed by his personal details and a picture of a mature JBK, and a description of his career including reference to his son, Jack Kelly Jr. At the bottom motifs and trademark data of the Impel Marketing Inc.
Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
Four of spades playing card
Recovered during the restoration of the Chantry House in Henley, 2003-2004. These finds were recovered from the main part of the Chantry House building.
Seven of diamonds playing card
Recovered during the restoration of the Chantry House in Henley, 2003-2004. These finds were recovered from the main part of the Chantry House building.
Prize card for Reading Tradesmen's Rowing Club Regatta, First Prize in the Junior Sculls, 1922 won by Sydney Norris.
Norris, was a member of the UTP, Thames Tradesmen Rowing Club and Delta Rowing Club.