Collectibles 7

Postcard from Paris

This photograph by Walter Rütt was taken inside the Vélodrome d'Hiver in Paris around 1907.

The postcard was printed in large numbers and can still be found today in relevant sources.

Photo: ND Phot

Picture postcard with caricature

Walter Rutt was one of the most frequently caricatured athletes of his time, both at home and abroad.

The card was originally printed in black and white; the colored version shown here is rare.

Press photo 1954

According to contemporary witnesses, Walter Rutt was considered a “cycling fanatic” well into his old age.

During a stay in Denmark, he claimed to have forgotten his wristwatch at the beach after a trip there. He said he had to ride his bike back to retrieve it. Part of the watch face was visible under the sleeve of his jacket.

Photo: DPA Büro Berlin-Halensee

Winner's prize from the youth race at the Rutt Arena

The photo shows the front of a bronze plaque presented to the winner of a youth race at the Rutt Arena in 1927.

It measures 5 cm x 5.5 cm, is engraved on the back, and was presented in a box.

Press photo from 1913

Walter Rutt after his victory in the 1913 Grand Prix de Paris. Sharing his joy (from right) are his coach Flamm, Willy Arend, and Clemens Schürmann.

The photo comes from the estate of Willy Arend, to whom the handwritten dedication is addressed.

Photo: Eurisse, Paris

Studio photograph, 1913

This studio recording by Walter Rütt was made during a stay in Italy.

Foto: Studio Capelli, Mailand

French magazine

Walter Rutt and John Stol on the cover of La Vie au Grande Air magazine in December 1909.

Picture postcard of the Weil factories

The world champion in sprinting on his Torpedo machine.

The Weil factory invested in advertising like no other German bicycle manufacturer.