Object Detail


Object Name
print
Description
Putney Bridge

By J. Farington R.A. delt. and J.C. Stadler sculpt.

Published on June 1, 1793, by J. & J. Boydell, Shakspeare of London.

Mounted hand coloured copper plate engraving from a series of Thames River plates, showing a lovely view of the river and old bridge from the shore, where a group of men are seining, and a few sailing barges and boats ply the waterway.

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
2003.532.93
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
01 Jun 1793
Associated Period
18th century
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
01 Jun 1793

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