There are five 7 x 9" plates, stamped J.S. Johnston,views and marine photo, NY. The photos are of E. Burgess Warren's 19th century speed record holding steam yacht Ellide. There are comments on the reverse of two of the photos. One has a title on the face, "Ellide" Oct.30. 1897.The reverse describes her speed, making 40.2 mph, one mile in 1 29 1/2.
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