Fate of the Boat Race Oars
Object Detail
Object Name
document
Description
'Fate of the Boat Race Oars' - An article cut from a newspaper regarding the increase in the cost of producing oars. Includes a reference to Edmund Norris' 'patent tubular oar'.
From a collection of material, including patent letters, medals and documents relating to the Norris family. Edmund Norris, oar and scull manufacturer invented the 'tubular oar'.
From a collection of material, including patent letters, medals and documents relating to the Norris family. Edmund Norris, oar and scull manufacturer invented the 'tubular oar'.
Accession No
2004.90.6
Collection
Rowing
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
Acquisitions Meeting July, 2004
Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, The
Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, The