VITA, runabout racer, underway, Huntington Yacht Club, New York, circa 1911

black-and-white photograph; glass negative

6x8 glass negative photographed by Morris Rosenfeld circa 1911 showing a starboard bow view of the runabout racer VITA underway at speed, creating a wake, with two people on board. Other vessels are visible in the distant background. Information written on the original negative sleeve: "M.B. Huntington Y.C. / VITA" and stamped: "PLATE NO." and written: "129 [crossed out] #123 / Box 11". CREDIT LINE: Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection.

Mystic Seaport Museum, Rosenfeld Collection