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Historic Sports Events

Black and white photographs capturing large crowds at historic sporting events, featuring cycling and football games from the mid-20th century.

Vintage Photograph. Orange Bowl, Miami - Duke-Nebraska football game. Frame 1
Vintage Photograph. Orange Bowl, Miami - Duke-Nebraska football game. Frame 1
861 assets in this story
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Activities at Manhattan Beach, N. Y. Volley ball , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Water-skiing on infield lake at Gulfstream Park race course, Hallandale, near Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Golf Club, Naples, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Baseball game being played at St. George Park, New York
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Entering the stretch at Hialeah Park race track, Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Activities at Manhattan Beach, N. Y. Volley ball , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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In the stretch -- Saratoga Race Track -- Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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The race course at the finish line, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis courts - Caribe Hilton, San Juan, P. R. , Tennis courts, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis courts and boardwalk at Fox Park, Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Municipal golf course, Amsterdam, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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A close finish, Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Amateur Trapshooting Association of America U.S. Route 40 Vandalia, Ohio , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis courts - Caribe Hilton, San Juan, P. R. , Tennis courts, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Water-skiing on infield lake at Gulfstream Park race course, Hallandale, near Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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In the stretch at Atlantic City Race Track, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Swimming pool at Maple City Park, Hornell, N. Y. Bath house at Maple City Park , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Playing shuffleboard -- A popular sport at Boyd Park, Hendersonville, N.C. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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A close finish at race track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.. A close finish at race track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
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Water-skiing on Infield Lake at Gulfstream Park Race Course, Hallandale, near Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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In the stretch at Atlantic City Race Track, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Municipal Golf Course, New Haven, Conn. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Swimming pool at Maple City Park, Hornell, N. Y. Bath house at Maple City Park , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis and handball, 'Sportland,' Cliffwood Beach, N.J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Water-skiing on Infield Lake at Gulfstream Park Race Course, Hallandale, near Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis courts, shuffleboard and other sports on Lake Apopka, Winter Garden, Florida , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Fast Trotting Race on the Aiken Mile Track, S. C. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Estadio de La Paz. Presentación gimnástica de escaroles. La Paz, Bolivia S. A. - La Paz Stadium. School children in a gymnastic exhibition , Stadiums, Gymnastics, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Swimming pool at Maple City Park, Hornell, N. Y. Bath house at Maple City Park , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Morning exercise, Camp Claiborne, La. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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In the stretch at Atlantic City Race Track, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Al Lang Field, St. Petersburg, Florida- 'the sunshine city' , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Al Lang Field, St. Petersburg, Florida- 'the sunshine city' , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Golf course, Excelsior Springs, Mo. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Playing shuffleboard -- A popular sport at Boyd Park, Hendersonville, N.C. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Ross Billiard Academy, 2204 Atlantic Avenue., Atlantic City, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Beardsley Park, showing Tennis Court, Bridgeport, Conn. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Racecourses, Sports in Budapest, 1908, Budapest, Rennplatz, Hungary
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Tennis and handball, 'Sportland,' Cliffwood Beach, N.J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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A typical Florida golf course , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Estadio de La Paz. Presentación gimnástica de escaroles. La Paz, Bolivia S. A. - La Paz Stadium. School children in a gymnastic exhibition , Stadiums, Gymnastics, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Bowling Alley. ca. 1941, Chicago, Illinois, USA, WEST END BOWLING, Inc.--3425 W. 26th STREET--CHICAGO. 18 Streamlined Alleys. Completely Air Conditioned. Phone: ROCkwell 6500
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Ross Billiard Academy, 2204 Atlantic Avenue., Atlantic City, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Fast Trotting Race on the Aiken Mile Track, S. C. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Al Lang Field, St. Petersburg, Florida- 'the sunshine city' , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Swimming pool, Moultrie, Ga. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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At the finish line, Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis Courts in New York.
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Tennis courts, shuffleboard and other sports on Lake Apopka, Winter Garden, Florida , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Activities at Manhattan Beach, N. Y. Swimming class , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Artificial ice skating rink and skater's lodge, Laurel in the Pines, Lakewood, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Golf course, Excelsior Springs, Mo. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Estadio de La Paz. Presentación gimnástica de escaroles. La Paz, Bolivia S. A. - La Paz Stadium. School children in a gymnastic exhibition , Stadiums, Gymnastics, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Swimming pool, Moultrie, Ga. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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They're off at Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, New York , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Bowling Alleys at Batavia Recreation Center. ca. 1938, Batavia, Illinois, USA, BOWLING ALLEYS OF THE BATAVIA RECREATION CENTER, Inc.-BATAVIA, ILLINOIS. Good Health and Success Go Hand in Hand-Keep Alert-Bowl Regularly for Health and Recreation. Bowling properly exercises the arms and limbers up the legs. It brings into play the muscles of the back, neck and abdomen. It gives you a new sense of fitness, a new feeling of 'aliveness'. Exercise is most beneficial when carried on in a well ventilated
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Artificial ice skating rink and skater's lodge, Laurel in the Pines, Lakewood, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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At the finish line, Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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The pool at Nawakwa. A faculty group at play , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Old Orchard Golf Course, Long Branch, N.J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Bedford Golfland, Donald St. extension, Bedford-Manchester, N.H. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Kids and Cubs Field in Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Forest Park Golf Course, looking from No. 1 Tee, Martinsville, Va. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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They're off at Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, New York , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Old Orchard Golf Course, Long Branch, N.J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Artificial ice skating rink and skater's lodge, Laurel in the Pines, Lakewood, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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They're off at Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, New York , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Jumping for the Blue Ribbon at Aiken Horse Show, Aiken, S. C. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Old Orchard Golf Course, Long Branch, N.J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Kids and Cubs Field in Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Narragansett Park, R.I., Championship Match Race, 'Alsab' winning over 'Whirlaway.' September 19, 1942 , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Boston Braves Baseball Team of 1948 , Baseball players, Boston Braves Baseball team, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Calisthenics at Hampton Beach, N.H. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis and handball, 'Sportland,' Cliffwood Beach, N.J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Swimming pool, Moultrie, Ga. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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At the finish line, Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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The pool at Nawakwa. A faculty group at play , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Kids and Cubs Field in Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Fast Trotting Race on the Aiken Mile Track, S. C. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Kids and Cubs Field in Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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The pool at Nawakwa. A faculty group at play , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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George Oyster, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. George Oyster, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 420279
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Activities at Manhattan Beach, N. Y. Basketball , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Jumping for the Blue Ribbon at Aiken Horse Show, Aiken, S. C. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Aquatic Sports at the Island - Toronto, Canada. Date: circa 1910s
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Eolian, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Issued by Allen & Ginter American Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus American 1888 Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.
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Bowl-A-Vard Lanes , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Crowd viewing finish of race at Gulfstream Park Race Course- Hallendale near Hollywood, Fla. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Forest Park Golf Course, looking from No. 1 Tee, Martinsville, Va. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Richardson Golf Course, NE 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Shuffleboard, a popular pastime, West Palm Beach, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Kids and Cubs Field in Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Forest Park Golf Course, looking from No. 1 Tee, Martinsville, Va. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Huntress, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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West Flagler Kennel Club is the only dog track in America with all glass starting boxes , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States