Object Detail


Object Name
card
Description
Oxford Launching Their Boat

Black and white photograph on an Ogden's Guinea Gold Cigarette card, New Series 1 - 314 showing oarsmen carrying their boat down the steps of the boathouse towards the water.

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
2003.532.256
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
1902
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
The Boat Race, 1902
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
1902

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