Myrtlewood
Title
Myrtlewood
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
This photograph features the Hall of Fame American Thoroughbred Myrtlewood.
Myrtlewood, widely remembered for her match race victory against Miss Merriment at Keeneland in 1936, claimed the U.S. Champion Sprint Horse that same year.
Myrtlewood, widely remembered for her match race victory against Miss Merriment at Keeneland in 1936, claimed the U.S. Champion Sprint Horse that same year.
Creator
Joseph Alvie Estes
Date
circa 1935
Rights
This digital resource may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Physical rights are retained by the Keeneland Library. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Format
black and white photograph
Type
still image
Original Format
acetate negative
Files
Collection
Citation
Joseph Alvie Estes, “Myrtlewood,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 28, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/231.