Reg Harris takes the lead in Paris

PART OF:
The Andor Kraszna-Krausz Collection of over 6000 books and photographs
Made:
1947 in France
maker:
Bert Hardy

Vintage silver gelatin print by Bert Hardy, titled "Reg Harris takes the lead in Paris". Photographer's stamp and editorial markup on verso.

20th September 1947: British cyclist Reg Harris (1920 - 1992), winner of the 1947 world amateur sprint cycling championship. The headline beneath reads 'Australian Minister tells Britain: Export People!' Original Publication: Picture Post Cover - 4428 - Fastest Cyclist In The World - pub. 1947 (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/IPC Magazines/Getty Images)

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Andor Kraszna Krausz Collection
Object Number:
1990-5131/11333
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 248 mm x 190 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
Focal Press Collection, National Science and Media Museum, Bradford