White Steamer at starting line, 1905 Vanderbilt Cup races
Description:
View of officials looking at White Steamer car no. 4, known as "Whistling Billy" at starting line during the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup races on Long Island, New York. William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. in background. Stamped on back: "Photographic illustration by Nick Lazarnick, 230 Park Ave., N.Y." Handwritten on back: "Vanderbilt looks over White Steamer, is this Whistling Billy? Yes. Races and racing--Vanderbilt Cup races, 1905."