A View of the Barges conducting his Danish Majesty
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Description
"A View of the Barges conducting his Danish Majesty from Whitehall to the Temple (Septr. 23d 1768) in his way to the Mansion House" [Humbly presented to his most Gracious Majesty Christian VII, King of Denmark &c &c]
Mounted copper plate engraving showing a flotilla of shallops and barges and wherries, with onlookers leaning over a wall on the near bank, and St. Pauls visible on the horizon.
From Gentleman's Magazine October 1768.
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.
Mounted copper plate engraving showing a flotilla of shallops and barges and wherries, with onlookers leaning over a wall on the near bank, and St. Pauls visible on the horizon.
From Gentleman's Magazine October 1768.
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
2003.532.54
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
Oct 1768
23 Sep 1768
23 Sep 1768
Associated Period
18th century
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
Oct 1768