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Object Name
document
Description
'Sculling-Match on the Thames for the Championship of the World: The Race at Barnes Railway-Bridge'.

Half page illustration from the Illustrated London News p. 28 showing Trickett defeating Sadler - two scullers emerging from under the bridge, with their following steamers (bearing banners for their favorites) approaching the arches (Sadler's boat shown lowering its stack), and cheering spectators on the near bank in foreground.

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
2003.532.496
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
08 Jul 1876
Associated Period
19th century
Date
08 Jul 1876

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