cigarette card
Object Detail
Object Name
card
Description
Cigarette card titled 'Rowing-Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race' showing, in monochrome photo, the Cambridge crew at full power in their 12th consecutive victory over Oxford in 1935. On the reverse the heading 'Sporting Events and Stars - Series of 96-No. 27'. Underneath text headed 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race' describing how Cambridge won their 12th consecutive victory over Oxford in 1935 including names of crew members. At the bottom 'Senior service, Junior Member and Illingworths No 10'.
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.
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.
Accession No
2003.532.226
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
1935
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
The Boat Race, 1935
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
1935