illustration
Object Detail
Object Name
document
Description
'Mr. Punch's Patent Plan for the Promotion of Perfect Privacy at the Universities' Boat Race'
Illustration from Punch (April 5 1884 p. 157)
Depicts two men in one boat but rowing away from each other creating a tug of war effect. A crowd can be seen in the background.
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.
Illustration from Punch (April 5 1884 p. 157)
Depicts two men in one boat but rowing away from each other creating a tug of war effect. A crowd can be seen in the background.
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
2003.532.132
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
05 Apr 1884
Associated Period
19th century
Associated Event
Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, The
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
05 Apr 1884