Seagram Perpetual Trophy, Cornfield Light Race, 1934

gelatin silver print

PHOTOGRAPHS
Rosenfeld, Morris
USA, NY, New York
1934-08-15
overall: 10 x 8 in.; 25.4 x 20.32 cm

8 x 10 gelatin silver print taken by Morris Rosenfeld on August 15, 1934. View of the Seagram Perpetual Trophy, given at the Cornfield Light Race at City Island Yacht Club. The trophy is seen set on a table outdoors, centered in the image. In the background is a cannon, a large tree, and the harbor. The trophy is a large silver tall base with three eagles holding a sphere at the tips of their wings, on which rests a silver sloop. Engraved on trophy: "Seagram / PERPETUAL TROPHY / FOR / CORNFIELD LIGHT RACE / OF / CITY ISLAND YACHT CLUB". Stamped on back of photograph: "MORRIS ROSENFELD / PHOTOGRAPHIC ILLUSTRATOR / 116 NASSAU ST. N.Y./ Phone Beekman 8-4970 / 44371".

1984.187.44371.2

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection