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Champion Boat Race, “The Start”

“The Paris Crew” Paris Bound

A title appears on the screen: Paris Bound A single live performer sits on a wooden trunk dressed in a man’s black suit jacket and black top hat. […]

Induction Portrait, Canadian Rowing Hall of Fame

Team portrait used by Canadian Rowing Hall of Fame

Induction Portrait, New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame

Induction portrait of “The Paris Crew” drawn by Marjory Donaldson

Team Portrait, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Colourized induction portrait of “The Paris Crew” as shown by Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Studio photograph of “The Paris Crew”

Excerpt of promotional postcard-like item called a carte-de-visite. Script on the carte-de-visite contains the words Entered according to Act of Parliament of Canada in the year 1871, by […]

Poster of team after their win

Excerpt from a promotional print showing the team in action and identifying them as The Renowned St. John, N.B. (Paris) Crew, Champion Oarsmen of the World “The Paris […]

Pink Rowing Cap

Reproduction of the rowing cap worn by the team at the International Regatta in Paris. The Carleton Crew’s distinctive pink hats made them the target of ridicule at the […]

Early Boat Race

The four-oared boat race between the Tyne Crew and “The Paris Crew” held on September 15, 1870 at Lachine, Quebec.

Artist’s drawing of the Exposition site

An artists’ drawn conception of a bird’s eye view of the 1867 International Rowing Regatta in Paris, France in 1867.

Paris Exposition Opening

Artist painting of Napoleon III receiving sovereigns and important persons at the opening of the Paris Exposition, April 1867. 42 Countries participated, each in its own Pavilion with […]

The World’s Fair

Artist drawing of promotional piece for The Universal Exhibition 1867. The Exhibition saw more than 11 million visitors over six months from April 1 to November 3, 1867.