Scarce original admission pass for the “Umpire’s Steamer,” a jury vessel for the ‘Olympic Regatta' held during the London 1908 Olympics, 4.5 x 3.5, issued to “W. Dudley Ward M.P.,” for a single sculls rowing race at 4 PM on July 29th, a quarterfinals matchup between Walter Bowler of Canada and Harry Blackstaffe of Great Britain; the latter earned the gold medal in the event when he narrowly edged fellow countryman Alexander McCulloch in the finals. In fine condition, with a bend to the upper left corner.
William Dudley Ward was an English sportsman and Liberal Party politician (1877–1946) who, in addition to serving as a rowing judge, competed in the 8-meter sailing competition and won a bronze medal as a crew member of the British boat Sorais.
