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Description
A complete copy of Pluck, a 'Rowing to Win! Special Boat-Race Number'.
Features a cover illustration "The Rivals at Hammersmith Bridge" showing two eights passing beneath the bridge, and 'Rowing to Win! - A Story of Joe Dale of Scotland Yard' on pp. 1-16.
Published in 1909.
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.
Features a cover illustration "The Rivals at Hammersmith Bridge" showing two eights passing beneath the bridge, and 'Rowing to Win! - A Story of Joe Dale of Scotland Yard' on pp. 1-16.
Published in 1909.
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
2003.532.229
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
1909
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
The Boat Race, 1909
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
1909