Image of an advertisement by the Western Turf Association for a horse race at Tanforan Park in San Francisco, California. Five horses ranging from brown, white, and black colors are shown racing, with two horses tied in the lead. Background includes a large red covered stadium with bleachers of people watching, as well as people watching from the ground, both on foot and seated in wagons. Bottom of print includes an inset map showing travel routes to Tanforan Park from San Francisco to San Mateo. "Western Turf Association." --text, top of print. "Tanforan Park. South San Francisco, San Mateo County." --text, bottom of print. "1st. Winter Season Commencing. Nov, 4th 1899." --text, right center of print. "For Full Particulars See Daily Papers." --text, bottom right of print. "High Class Running Races. Superb Accommodations." --text, left center of print. "Mutual Label and Lithographic Co. San Francisco." --text, artist signature in stone, bottom left of print.
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image
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1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 119.38 x 84.46 cm (47 x 33 1/4 in.)
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