Views depict men in racing shells on the Schuylkill River during the International Regatta in August or September of 1876 during the Centennial celebration. Includes C.E. Courtney from Union Springs, New York; R.H. Labat, F.S. Gulston, A. Trower, and J. Howell (Stroke) from the London Rowing Club; T.J. Gorman (Stroke), R.T. Gorman, J.H. McEntee, and J.T. McCormick of the Beaverwyck Crew; and four men from the Thames Rowing Club. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art from May 10 to October 10, 1876., Title printed on mounts., Manuscript note on verso of item P.9169.9: Courtney, Manuscript note on verso of item P.9169.10: London, Illegible manuscript note on verso of item P.9169.11: Biana[?], Manuscript note on verso of P.9169.12: Thames, Photographer's imprint printed on mounts., Yellow mounts with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Phillips & Warren
Date
1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Phillips & Warren - Recreation [P.9169.9-12]
