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Description
The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race: Practising on the Isis During the Floods
A page from The Illustrated London News p. 113 featuring a full page illustration showing the coxswain of the Oxford eight standing and holding his lines to try to make out his course.
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 Illustrated London News p. 113 featuring a full page illustration showing the coxswain of the Oxford eight standing and holding his lines to try to make out his course.
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
2003.532.141
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
03 Feb 1872
Associated Period
19th century
Associated Event
The Boat Race, 1872
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
03 Feb 1872