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Pink Rowing Cap

Image of a rowing cap worn by the members of the Paris Crew. This replica is made of a satin-like material and pink in colour with blue trim and accents.

Source: New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame PHF2017.5-35

Reproduction of the rowing cap worn by the team at the International Regatta in Paris.

The Carleton Crew’s distinctive pink hats made them the target of ridicule at the rowing regatta in Paris. “Among the strange looking people whom this regatta has brought together, not the least strange were a certain crew of four New Brunswickers…. With their flesh-coloured jerseys, dark cloth trousers, leather braces, and bright pink caps, they were in striking contrast to their neat competitors.” Source: Manchester Guardian.