Lot # 70: c1870s Willie Park Sr Cabinet Card Photograph [Ex-Crabtree Collection]

Category: Antique Golf

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 21 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Golf Antiques - Hosted by Jeff Ellis",
which ran from 7/18/2024 6:25 PM to
7/28/2024 9:00 PM



Incredibly rare early photograph of Willie Park Sr. Inscribed on the back by A. Kilpatrick, who states that this photo “was held for many years by Tom Morris of Golf Place, St Andrews, later passed to me by George Morris.” George Morris is the brother of Old Tom. 5 3/4” x 3 3/4”.

Willie Park, Sr. won 4 Open Championships, including the inaugural Open in 1860. 

This rare cabinet card photograph of  Willie Park, Sr. was once owned by Tom Morris biographer Peter Crabtree, and was part of his legendary personal collection.