albumen print

PHOTOGRAPHS
USA, NY, New York
1895-09-07
albumen print; linen on paper backing
overall print: 3 1/8 x 5 1/4 in.; overall linen backing: 4 x 5 1/2 in.

3 1/8 x 5 1/4 albumen print adhered to 4x5 linen backing and part of the Rosenfeld and Sons Collection. Original photographer not know at this time. Image photographed September 7, 1895. View of VALKYRIE III and DEFENDER racing to cross the finish line of the first America's Cup race. Both vessels are undersail, port beam view and there is a race committee vessel to the right of them in the background. Handwriting at the bottom of the linen backing. Written in ink: "Valkyrie III / DEFENDER / 284 / Crossing line first cup race." Stamped in blue ink:"SEP -7 1895".


1984.187.190834F.1

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection


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