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Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney (known as C.V. or Sonny), the son of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (founder of the Whitney Museum of …
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Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney (known as C.V. or Sonny), the son of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (founder of the Whitney Museum of American Art) and Harry Payne Whitney, left an indelible mark on the sports of Thoroughbred racing and polo.
His deep ties to Thoroughbred racing began when C.V.’s grandfather, William Collins Whitney, established the Whitney Stables in Saratoga Springs, NY at the turn of the 20th century. C. V.'s father bred almost two hundred champions including the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby in 1915. In 1930, C.V. inherited Whitney Stables and built on the success of the previous generations. He was a founder of the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs. After his death, his wife, Marylou Whitney, the "Queen of Saratoga," took the mantle of Vanderbilt Whitney Thoroughbred racing. Their signature Eton blue and brown silks and helmet are emblems of excellence.
C.V. Whitney was also a three-time U.S. Polo Open Champion whose legacy includes the C.V. Whitney Cup Polo Tournament. His father —a leader in U.S. polo since its founding in 1876—organized the US polo team that beat England in 1909.
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-An exceptional set of vintage Vanderbilt Whitney Estate bridge game score pads with sterling monogram clips
-Acquired from the Vanderbilt Whitney Estate at auction 2026 A Vanderbilt & Whitney Legacy The Collection of Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson
-Set includes two personalized "Bridge at Whitney House" score pads, each fitted with sterling silver monogrammed "CVW" for -Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, reverse marked "Lenore Doskow Handmade Sterling"-gently slides on/off each notepad.
-Accompanied by one vintage Chicago Bridge Score Pad, sold together as a complete set.
-Approximate Dimensions: 4" x 7.5" (Chicago Bridge); 2.5" x 9" (CVW Pads)
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 9ʺD × 0.75ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
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