Grand Match between Oxford and Cambridge, April 14th, 1841
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Description
Grand Match between Oxford and Cambridge, April 14th, 1841
Steel engraving drawn & engraved by Topham. London. Published by Joseph Rogerson, June 1, 1841.
Shows the crews passing Lambeth Palace? and showing spectators in skiffs and wherries lower left, with the two racing eights in near mid distance, and a variety of craft in the background and spectators on the far shore.
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.
Steel engraving drawn & engraved by Topham. London. Published by Joseph Rogerson, June 1, 1841.
Shows the crews passing Lambeth Palace? and showing spectators in skiffs and wherries lower left, with the two racing eights in near mid distance, and a variety of craft in the background and spectators on the far shore.
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
2003.532.134
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
01 Jun 1841
14 Apr 1841
14 Apr 1841
Associated Period
19th century
Associated Event
The Boat Race, 1841
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
01 Jun 1841