Fine Art Print : England and America polo teams, 1913
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England and America polo teams, 1913
The British and American polo teams who played in the International Polo Trophy (Westchester Cup) in 1913. The American team were known as the Big Four and were J. M. Waterburyl, Lawrence Waterbury, H. P. Whitney and Mr Devereux Milburn. The England team were Captain Leslie St Clair Cheape, Captain Noel Edwards, Captain R. G. Ritson and Captain Vivian Lockett. The Americans won a narrow victory and the following year, England managed a famous victory against the USA a few months before the outbreak of the First World War. Captain Cheape, described here as " a brilliant and powerful hitter" was killed in action in Egypt in 1916 while in command of a squadron of the Worcestershire Yeomanry. Date: 1913
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Media ID 14141312
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Cheape Clair Devereux Edwards Horseback Lawrence Leslie Match Noel Player Players Polo Ponies Pony Riders Sportsmen Teams Tournament Trophy Vivian Westchester Whitney Chukka Games Lockett Milburn Waterbury
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this stunning fine art print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic 1913 International Polo Trophy (Westchester Cup) match between England and America's finest teams. Known as the Big Four, the American team, led by J.M, squared off against the English squad in an intense and highly anticipated face-off. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the elegance and grace of polo in its early days, making it a must-have for any sports or history enthusiast's collection. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this exquisitely detailed, rights managed print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the essence of an historic moment in polo history, as the British and American teams face off in the International Polo Trophy, also known as the Westchester Cup, in 1913. The American team, famously referred to as the 'Big Four,' consisted of J.M. Waterbury, Lawrence Waterbury, H.P. Whitney, and Mr. Devereux Milburn. The British team was led by the brilliant and powerful hitter, Captain Leslie St. Clair Cheape, alongside Captain Noel Edwards, Captain R.G. Ritson, and Captain Vivian Lockett. The tension between these two teams was palpable, with the Americans securing a narrow victory that year. However, the following year, the English team managed to secure a famous victory against the USA, just a few months before the outbreak of the First World War. Tragically, Captain Cheape, a respected and talented sportsman, was killed in action in Egypt in 1916, while commanding a squadron of the Worcestershire Yeomanry. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the elegance and skill of the players as they ride their ponies on horseback, dressed in their polo uniforms, and the intensity of the game as they play chukka after chukka. The image is a testament to the rich history of polo and the camaraderie between these two legendary teams.
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