Race officials and timing apparatus, Detroit Races, 1921

nitrate negative

PHOTOGRAPHS - NITRATE NEGATIVES
Rosenfeld and Sons
USA, MI, Detroit
August 28, 1921
nitrate negative
overall: 5 x 7 in.

5x7 nitrate negative photographed by Rosenfeld and Sons at the Detroit Regatta sponsored by the Detroit Yacht Club, Detroit, Michigan on August 28, 1921. Image of three officials at the timers stand, one writing something down, the center one ready to press a switch, and the third marking a printout sheet. This shot is of a new timing apparatus system, the first time ever used for motor boat races. Typed neg. sleeve info.: "6934-F". Stamped: "AUG 28 1921". Handwritten info: "Group- / Detroit Races 1921 / Elec. Timing apparatus / Box 717". CREDIT LINE: Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection.

1984.187.6934F

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection