illustration
Object Detail
Object Name
document
Description
The Cambridge University Boat Crew Returning From Practice
A page from The Ilustrated London News p. 336 published on April 2nd, 1870, featuring an illustration in the lower panel; showing five man stepping from boat onto a wheeled mobile walkway held by a waterman, with a large crowd standing on the bank. Relevant text on reverse under the heading 'National Sports'.
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.
A page from The Ilustrated London News p. 336 published on April 2nd, 1870, featuring an illustration in the lower panel; showing five man stepping from boat onto a wheeled mobile walkway held by a waterman, with a large crowd standing on the bank. Relevant text on reverse under the heading 'National Sports'.
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
2003.532.140
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
02 Apr 1870
Associated Period
19th century
Associated Event
The Boat Race, 1870
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
02 Apr 1870