Sir Thomas Lipton and friends on board S/S VICTORIA, 1920

glass negative

5x7 glass negative photographed by Rosenfeld and Sons in July of 1920 during the time of the International Yacht Races, later known as the America's Cup. Image descr.: view of 4 people seated on a bench on the deck of the steamship VICTORIA. To the far right on the bench is Sir Thomas Lipton seated next to a lady in white on his right and he seems to be putting a ring on her finger. There are 11 men standing in back of them either watching what is going on or the photographer in front of them. Neg. sleeve typed: "4435-F." Handwritten: "July/20 / Group on Victoria / International Y. R. 1920 / Box 561." CREDIT LINE: Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection.

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection