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An image of a wooden oar that was reported used by the members of The Paris Crew. At the tip of the paddle end of the oar is a decorative triangle shaped paint detail in white. There is also a leather covering over the blade, which is damaged and pealing away on one end either by repetitive use or age.
An artist sketch of the rowing crew from Saint John, New Brunswick during one of their races at the International Rowing Regatta in Paris, France. In the foreground their competitors are dressed in black and the Saint John crew is in white. Since the race took place in Paris, there are a number of buildings along the shore line, presumably used for water-based industry, and a bridge passing over the river. Along the bottom of the sketch is a banner that reads Champion Boat Race. The Start.
Image of a coloured painting depictting the Paris Crew, also known as the Carleton Crew prior to their winning at the International Rowing Regatta in Paris France in 1867, competing against the Tyne Crew. Both four-person rowing sculls are racing on a body of water with many spectators in the background. The Paris Crew is depicted in white shirts and red pants, while the Tyne Crew is wearing yellow shirts and blue rowing caps and matching pants. Along the banks are various buildings and another vessel is also docked with other spectators on the deck and the British flag is on its mast.
Image of a rowing cap worn by the members of the Paris Crew. This replica is made of a satin-like material and pink in colour with blue trim and accents.
An image of a period-looking copy of the Saint John Globe newspaper from July 9, 1867. The top copy in the stack of newspapers is showing the front page with the headline “Extra, Extra, Extra” The International Regatta: Day 1. There is also a caption declaring that Four-oared boats of the first class, open to amateur rowers of all countries!
Image of a gold-coloured pocket watch with front and back hinged covers opened up to show the engaged markings on the back. The engraving shows that this particular pocket watch was presented to Samuel Hutton, member of the Paris Crew for rowing in 1867. The other hinged cover was used to protect the face of the watch, which is not visible from the angle shown.
An image of a period-looking copy of the Saint John Globe newspaper from July 9, 1867. The top copy in the stack of newspapers is showing the front page with the headline Extra, Extra, Extra Our Boys Have Won In Paris. There is also a photo of the team members posing in front of a boathouse in Southampton England with their boat. There is a caption declaring the Paris Crew as world champion oarsmen.
A black and white image of what a city-wide celebration in downtown Saint John, New Brunswick would have looked like in 1867, upon the arrival of The Paris Crew when they returned from Paris. The intersection of King Street and Water Street are lined with thousands of people. In the opened central square area, celebration activities are being performed for the spectators. A make-shift, multi-level stadium seating area was also erected directly in front of the square. Decorations adorn the store fronts and flags line the telephone poles and lamp posts.
A sepia toned studio photograph of The Paris Crew. All four members and their manager Sherriff J. A. Harding are present in the photograph. The men are all positioned together sitting upon different types of antique furniture. All are wearing formal suit and tie attire, as this photograph was taken as part of the celebrations that took place upon their return from Paris in 1867.
Image of the Paris Crew team members rowing together on a body of water. This sepia tone photograph shows team together in Saint John, New Brunswick following their win at the International Rowing Regatta in Paris, France. Behind them on the shore line shows a riverbank with scattered trees and houses. Under the photo shows a caption with reads The Renowned St. John, New Brunswick, Paris Crew, Champion Oarsmen of the world.
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