COLUMBIA and SHAMROCK II, finish third race, 1901
gelatin silver print
PHOTOGRAPHSRosenfeld and Sons
1901-10-4 (original negative)
overall: 8 x 10 in.; 20.32 x 25.4 cm
8 x 10 cropped gelatin silver print, made from an 8 x 10 glass plate negative taken by James Burton on October 4, 1901. Printed by Rosenfeld and Sons, date unknown. Port beam view of the sloops COLUMBIA (G/14) and SHAMROCK II at the finish of the final race of the 190 America's Cup. Several spectator vessels seen in background include steam yachts, three sidewheel steamers, a lighter, and several tugs. Crew members seen climbing out on bowsprit as COLUMBIA crosses the finish. Ink note on back: "Oct. 4- 1901 Columbia Beats Shamrock II on corrected Time". Stamped on back in blue rectangular box: "MORRIS ROSENFELD & SONS / PHOTOGRAPHIC ILLUSTRATORS / 163 WEST 23rd ST., N.Y. 10011 / Phone: 989-2404".
B.1984.187.918.3
Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection, James Burton photographer