RISSA, Handicap Class, #11, Bayside to Block Island Race, 1929

safety negative

PHOTOGRAPHS
Rosenfeld and Sons
USA, Long Island Sound
1929-08-02
safety film, Kodak #31
overall: 5 x 7 in.

5x7 safety negative photographed by Rosenfeld and Sons during the time of the Bayside Block Island Race held on August 2, 1929. Image of the 52' auxiliary schooner, RISSA, sailing as Handicap Class #%11 (DS:Mills; BU: Jensen, 1905), undersail, starboard beam view. Life ring says, "RISSA / PORTLAND". There is a notation on the negative sleeve that states she came in third in the race. Typed neg. sleeve info.: "34936F". Handwritten: "8/2/29 / Rissa %11 / 3rd / Bayside Block Island Race / Box 2512". Notation of a print possibly sent to "Y" (YACHTING magazine). CREDIT LINE: Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection.

1984.187.34936F

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection