Chris-Craft 26' Sport Hydroplane engine, New York National Motor Boat Show, 1928
safety negative
PHOTOGRAPHSRosenfeld and Sons
New York: New York City
January 26, 1928
safety film, Kodak #8
overall: 8 x 10 in.
8x10 safety negative photographed by Rosenfeld and Sons on January 26, 1928 at the New York National Motor Boat Show in New York City, New York. Image is a closeup of the engine in a 26' Sport hydroplane. The sign above the engine says, "Chris-Craft "26" / Sport Hydroplane / $7200.00 F.O.G. Algonac, Mich. / Length: 26 Feet / Speed: 55 Miles Per Hour / Motor: Chris-Craft Marine 200 H.P." Partial view of forward cockpit, dashboard and some of the deck. Small identification plaque on dashboard says, "Chris-Craft / Chris Smith & Sons Boat Co. / Algonac, Mich." Typed neg. sleeve info.: "30738 / 1/26/28 / [Box] 1761-8 / Motor Boat Show 1928 / Chriscraft." CREDIT LINE: Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection.
1984.187.30738
Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection