MISS DETROIT II and III, overview of float, Gold Cup Races, Detroit, Michigan, 1919

black-and -white negative

PHOTOGRAPHS - NITRATE NEGATIVES
Rosenfeld and Sons
USA, MI, Detroit
1919-08-30 - 1919-09-01
nitrate film
overall: 5 x 7 in.

5x7 nitrate negative photographed by Rosenfeld and Sons, between Aug. 30th and Sept. 1st, 1919 at the Detroit Races, Detroit, Michigan. Overview from above of the two hydroplane racers MISS DETROIT II and MISS DETROIT III hauled out on a float, engines showing, before that start of the race. In the background is an unidentified launch and behind it a partial view of a motor yacht named ANNA A II. Handwritten note from neg. sleeve: "2943-S / MISS DETROIT II & III on float / Gold Cup Races-1919 / Box 458." Video disc address: 3-40169. Note: negative broken in 4 pieces.

1984.187.2943S

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection