Object Detail


Object Name
photograph
Description
Stereograph '11332 - The Leander, Winner of the Contest at the Henley Regatta, on the Thames, England'. It shows a view of the stern six of the eight at rest on the course, the centre of attention of spectators standing along the booms and watching from boats and punts. At the sides is written: 'Keystone View Company,/ Manufacturers and Publishers./ Meadville, Pa. St. Louis, Mo./ Copyright 1901, by B.L. Singley'.

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
2003.532.524
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
1901
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
Henley Royal Regatta, 1901
Date
1901

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