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Studio photograph of “The Paris Crew”

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.

Source: New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame PHF2017.5-41

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 Robert Roberts, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture.

The very pocket watch that was awarded to the team members, and used to identify Samuel Hutton’s body, are displayed in this photograph.