COLUMBIA and SHAMROCK, 1899, print

gelatin silver print

8 x 10, warm toned, gelatin silver print. Made by Rosenfeld and Sons, from an 8 x 10 glass plate negative, taken by James Burton on October 19, 1899. Full view of COLUMBIA leading SHAMROCK during the 1899 America's Cup Race. COLUMBIA is in full view the foreground, while SHAMROCK, in the background, is visible right behind and to the left. Unidentified steam yachts seen in the distance. Stamped on back: "NOTICE: / This Photograph is sold with the follow- / ing understanding that it is for YOUR / USE ONLY and not to be SYNDICATED / or LOANED and that the follow - / ing CREDIT LINE must be reproduced. / Photo MORRIS ROSENFELD, N.Y.". Also stamped: "MORRIS ROSENFELD / PHOTOGRAPHIC ILLUSTRATOR / 116 NASSAU ST.N.Y. / Phone Beekman 3-4970". For more information see: A CENTURY UNDER SAIL, text by Stanley Z. Rosenfeld, page 26. Note: This print is in the format of the original negative. Image is printed in A CENTURY UNDER SAIL horizontally, and cropped across the upper sails.

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection, James Burton photographer