collectors card
Object Detail
Object Name
card
Description
Cigarette card, untitled, in monochrome photo on card, showing John B Kelly sitting in scull at rest. On the reverse the heading 'Olympic Greats No. 34' and the heading 'John B Kelly - USA - Rowing - 3 Gold' underneath text describing how he won the single and double sculls at the 1920 Olympics, plus reference to his son John B Kelly Jnr, and daughter Grace Kelly. At the bottom 'Brooke Bond Oxo Ltd., Sheen Lane, London'.(Note this item is identiacal to 2003.532.1215.).
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
2003.532.910
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
Circa 1979
Associated Event
Olympic Games Antwerp, 1920
Date
Circa 1979