cigarette card.
Object Detail
Object Name
card
Description
Cigarette card titled John B. Kelly - (U.S.A.) showing, in monochrome litho on card, the head and shoulders of John B. Kelly wearing a cap. Underneath the title the caption 'World's best sculler and holder of the Henley Diamonds' and at the bottom '50 Olympics 1948 No 18'. At the top 'Turf Cigarettes'. The reverse is blank (This entry is identical to 2003.532.1216).
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.
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
2003.532.1217
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Event
Diamond Sculls