| FIRST AMATEUR SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP Margaret Barff wins first amateur women's sculling championship from Putney to Mortlake. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5393 |
| Catalog #: | 182772 | |
| Clip Number: | 182772-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1540 | |
| Timecode: | 01:31:31 - 01:32:31 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1928 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Gender roles LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London SPORTS: Women SPORTS/WATER: Rowing (Sculls) | |
| Description: | First amateur women's sculling championship. Miss Margaret Barff (Alpha R.C.) wins title from 3 other competitors over historic course in 26 minutes, 53 seconds. Putney to Mortlake, London L/S of the female scullers rowing down the river filmed from a boat alongside. Various shots as they row and Margaret passes the finish line. M/S of her in her scull looking tired. M/S as she is held aloft by supporters while everyone shakes her hand. | |
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