2 OF 5

'Members of the Irish-American Athletic Club - Prize Winners in the Olympic Games, 1908'

2 of 5 portraits of Mel Sheppard

by Sir (John) Benjamin Stone
platinum print in card window mount, 29 July 1908
6 1/8 in. x 8 in. (154 mm x 203 mm) image size
Given by House of Commons Library, 1974
Photographs Collection
NPG x33501

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Artistback to top

Sir (John) Benjamin Stone (1838-1914), Politician and photographer. Artist associated with 1423 portraits, Sitter in 25 portraits.

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Robert Cloughen (1889-1930), Athlete. Sitter in 5 portraits.
John J. Dolan (active 1900s), Tour manager of the Irish American Athletic Club (IAAC). Sitter in 4 portraits.
Raymond Clarence ('Ray') Ewry (1873-1937), Track and field athlete. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Charles Hall (active 1900s), Athlete. Sitter in 4 portraits.
A.P. Henry (active 1900s), Athlete. Sitter in 4 portraits.
G. King (active 1900s), Middle-weight wrestler. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Thomas ('Tom') Morrissey (active 1900s), Athlete. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Michael J. Ryan (active 1900s), Athlete. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Melvin Whinfield ('Mel') Sheppard (1883-1942), Athlete. Sitter in 5 portraits.
James Patrick ('Jim') Sullivan (1885-1965), Athlete. Sitter in 6 portraits.
John Baxter Taylor Jr (1882-1908), Track and field athlete. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Louis Tewanima (1888-1969), Athlete. Sitter in 5 portraits.