Vintage Vanderbilt Whitney Estate Wooden Jockey Cap & Shirt Wall Hanging

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ilt Whitney (1899–1992), known as “C.V.” or “Sonny,” was a financier, philanthropist, and accomplished horseman—carrying forward the sporting legacy of … Read more ilt Whitney (1899–1992), known as “C.V.” or “Sonny,” was a financier, philanthropist, and accomplished horseman—carrying forward the sporting legacy of the Whitney and Vanderbilt families. The son of Harry Payne Whitney and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, founder of the Whitney Museum of American Art, his influence extended beyond racing to ventures such as Pan American Airways and Selznick International Pictures.

His wife, Marylou Whitney (1925–2019), the celebrated “Queen of Saratoga,” became a defining figure in American racing culture, known for revitalizing Saratoga’s social and sporting traditions.

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-Vintage Vanderbilt Whitney wooden jockey cap & shirt wall hanging
-Rendered in hand-cut, weathered assembled wood in the shape of an equestrian jockey cap and racing silks.
-Reverse features hardware for wall hanging.
-Originating from the Whitney Vanderbilt Estate (A Vanderbilt & Whitney Legacy: Property from the Collection of Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson).
-Approximate Dimensions: 7" x 3.75" x 1.5"D (cap); 17"L x 17.5"W x 1.75"D (jockey silk) See less