photocard
Object Detail
Object Name
card
Description
Cigarette card titled 'Eric Phelps' showing , in monochrome photo, Phelps bare-chested in his single. On the reverse the heading 'Photocards- A Continuous Seies of Topical Interest' - 'Eric Phelps' and beneath text describing how Phelps defeated Lou Barry in 1936 for the professional sculling title, and successfully defended his title against Barry in 1937. Underneath 'Ardath Tobacco Co.Ltd. Manufacturers of State Express and Ardath Cigarettes-Packed with Kings the larger Cigarettes. 10 for 6d'.
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
2003.532.884
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
1937
1936
1936
Associated Event
Thiess International Riverprize
Date
1937