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Mounted Print : The Wettest Derby on Record by The Tout, 1927
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The Wettest Derby on Record by The Tout, 1927
The Wettest Derby on record in 1927 with numerous well-known personalities of the turf coping with the flooded course with the help of umbrellas and rowing boats. Includes the jockey M. Bearey, Lord Londonderry, Lord Durham, Lord Glaneley, H. Beasley, C. Smirke, Frank Curzon, Mr A. K. Macomber, Lord Queenborough, Mr Jack Joel, Lord Astor, E. C. Elliott, Sir Abe Bailey, Mr Sol (Solly) Joel, Steve Donoghue, Reg Day, the Aga Khan, Tommy Weston, Lord Carnarvon, Sir Walter Gilbey, Brownie Carslake, Joe Childs, Lord Woolavington, Lord Derby, Mr Jack Hampton, Lord Lonsdale and Mr J. de Rothschild. Date: 1927
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Afloat Astor Course Curzon Derby Durham Enthusiasts Epsom Flood Flooded Frank Grandstand Horseracing Jack Jockey Jockeys Joel Londonderry Personalities Races Rain Raining Riders Rowing Season Smirke Spectators Sporting Turf Umbrellas Underwater 1927 Beasley Queenborough
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience the thrilling history of horse racing with our exclusive Media Storehouse Mounted Photos featuring "The Wettest Derby on Record" by The Tout, 1927. This iconic image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the unforgettable scene of the Derby's wettest day ever. Witness the determination and resilience of the well-known personalities of the turf as they navigate the flooded course with umbrellas and rowing boats. Add this stunning mounted photo to your collection and relive the excitement of one of racing's most legendary moments.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 14.6cm (8" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Wettest Derby on Record: A Humorous Take on the 1927 Epsom Derby by The Tout The iconic image of "The Wettest Derby on Record" by The Tout, published in 1927, captures the unforgettable scene of the Epsom Derby that year when heavy rain turned the racecourse into a flooded wonderland. The cartoon depicts numerous well-known personalities of the turf, including jockeys, lords, and race enthusiasts, coping with the extreme weather conditions. Among the figures in the print, M. Bearey, the jockey, is shown rowing a horse through the water, while Lord Londonderry, Lord Durham, Lord Glaneley, H. Beasley, C. Smirke, Frank Curzon, Mr A.K. Macomber, Lord Queenborough, Jack Joel, Lord Astor, E.C. Elliott, Sir Abe Bailey, Sol (Solly) Joel, Steve Donoghue, Reg Day, the Aga Khan, Tommy Weston, Lord Carnarvon, Sir Walter Gilbey, Brownie Carslake, Joe Childs, Lord Woolavington, Lord Derby, Jack Hampton, and Lord Lonsdale are all seen battling the elements with umbrellas and rowing boats. The humorous cartoon captures the spirit of the day, with the grandstand underwater, spectators afloat, and horses and riders coping with the unusual conditions. The event, which became known as the "Wettest Derby on Record," is a testament to the enduring love for horse racing and the determination of its enthusiasts, even in the face of adversity.
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