Professional Collection (#7)

The great cycling events, picturesque start of the professionals competing in the Giro... (colour litho)
2815386 The great cycling events, picturesque start of the professionals competing in the Giro... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Fencing practice, kendo, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: fencing practice, kendo, Japan

Helen Mayo, well-known female dentist. Date: 1929

The German Gymnasium (engraving)
1616247 The German Gymnasium (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Gymnasium)

Portrait - A Professional Fireman. Date: circa 1941

Architects and surveyors tools, a trompe l oeuil (engraving)
STC255693 Architects and surveyors tools, a trompe l oeuil (engraving) by Gucht, Michael van der (1660-1725); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece to Florence Nightingales Notes on Nursing: What it is
XJF349358 Frontispiece to Florence Nightingales Notes on Nursing: What it is, and What it is not, published in 1860 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

The Players team from the Gentlemen v Players match at Lords in 1894
HJA328343 The Players team from the Gentlemen v Players match at Lords in 1894, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, published by Hudson and Kearns, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Tom White, Royal Real Tennis Club, Hampton Court
Tom White, Veteran Professional, Royal Real Tennis Club, Hampton Court, Surrey. 1903

Cartoon, Another Juliet. Trixie Southbank, who is tired of being an extra and wants to play Juliet, asks John Hollingshead (1827-1904), manager of the Gaiety Theatre, for a matinee slot

Mary Frances Billington, journalist
Mary Frances Billington (1862-1925), English journalist and writer. 1899

Heelsum Airborne Memorial, Market Garden, Holland
This originally simple Memorial erected by residents of Heelsum in 1945 has steadily become more professional over the years

First professional female chauffeur 1909
Sheila O Neill, the first professional female chauffeur in London, photographed in her car, with a medical accident emergency case on the seat next to her that reads " Miss Sheilah O

Cartoon, Mr William Randall, comic singer
Cartoon, Mr William Randall, Music-Hall Types - the comic singer (old school). Thomas William (Harry) Randall (1857-1932) was a British Vaudeville actor

Wilf Mannion. English professional footballer
Wilf Mannion (1918-2000), English professional footballer with Middlesbrough, Hull City, Cambridge United, Poole Town, Earlestown, and the national England team

Ella Hepwoth Dixon, English novelist and editor
Ella Hepwoth Dixon (pen name Margaret Wynman, 1857-1932), English novelist, and editor of The Englishwoman magazine. 1897

Outside the Gaiety Stage Door (colour litho)
559929 Outside the Gaiety Stage Door (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outside the Gaiety Stage Door.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Miss Camille Clifford (photo)
559927 Miss Camille Clifford (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Camille Clifford.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Bosey (F. A. Beaumont), 1901 (colour litho)
451618 Bosey (F.A. Beaumont), 1901 (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Illustration of Ring Rhythm in a boxing match (unidentified boxers). circa 1950s

Professional Gentleman, 1883
1574627 Professional Gentleman, 1883 by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929); (add.info.: Professional gentleman sitting by fireside, taking apinch of snuff)

Golfer James Braid at Edinburgh
Scottish golfer James Braid taking a shot at the Braid-Ellis Professional Golf Tournament 1906

The Sphere & Tatler Professional Foursomes
Professional Foursomes, namely, John Rowe, W T Jefferies, Rs Fernie and James Braid playing at Sunningdale 1914

James Braid with J H Taylor
Golfers J H Taylor and James Braid who took part in the professional tournament at Bushey 1902

The Professional Golf Tournament at Walton Heath
Open Golf Champion James Braid playing in the Professional Golf Tournament at Walton Heath Date: 1905

James Braid, Professional Golfers Dinner
Black and white photo of James Braid, the Scottish golfer being presented with a diploma having been elected Vice-President of the Professionals Golfing Association. Date: 22nd March 1950

The hour and the man - James Braid carries starting clock
The hour and the man - photo of golfer James Braid carrying the starting clock to the tee during the English Ladies golf championship at Walton Heath 1928

Taming the Charleston
Mr E. Scott-Atkinson, professional tango champion, and Miss Dorothy Cole, the worlds tango champion demonstrate the old way to dance the Charleston - with legs and feet kicking outwards (bottom row)

The Youngest Woman Barrister, Yvonne Stranger, the 21-year-old daughter of Harold Stranger KC. Date: 1933

Terry McGovern, American professional boxer
Terrible Terry McGovern (1880-1918), American professional boxer, world bantamweight and featherweight champion. circa 1900s

Clara Grace, accomplished English woman cyclist and record holder, having ridden from London to Coventry in 6 hours, 56 minutes and 49 seconds. Date: 1895

Sir John Berry Jack Hobbs, 1950s
3507432 Sir John Berry Jack Hobbs, 1950s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir John Berry Jack Hobbs (1882-1963)

Success in Life: Role reversal and the modern professional woman
532271 Success in Life: Role reversal and the modern professional woman. George du Maurier cartoon for Punch Almanack for 1867

Miss Billie Burke (photo)
559924 Miss Billie Burke (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Billie Burke); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Professional Japanese Wrestlers (b / w photo)
5990316 Professional Japanese Wrestlers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professional Japanese Wrestlers)

Portrait of Sir Nicholas Bacon (1509-79) 1579 (oil on panel)
BAC155168 Portrait of Sir Nicholas Bacon (1509-79) 1579 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 61x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for the Writing Institution (engraving)
731955 Advertisement for the Writing Institution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Writing Institution for private adult tuition)

Representative Derby Women: The professional waggonette (engraving)
610366 Representative Derby Women: The professional waggonette (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representative Derby Women)

The King of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336580 The King of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Typists working, Italy, 1938 (glass plate)
494309 Typists working, Italy, 1938 (glass plate) by Bruni, Armando (fl.1930); Alinari; Bruni Archive / Alinari Archives Management, Florence

The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall (engraving)
1046807 The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at the Agricultural Hall (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Gertie Millar & Lionel Monckton (photo)
559926 Miss Gertie Millar & Lionel Monckton (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Captains of the Game: A Glimpse into Professional Sportsmanship" The 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium remains an iconic moment in football history, as England triumphed over West Germany with a score of 4-2. The captain's leadership played a crucial role in securing this historic victory. In a fierce international match between Scotland and England held in Greenock, Scotland on November 19th, 1972, professional players showcased their skills and determination on the field. Plough Lane witnessed an exhilarating women's international football match where professionals displayed their prowess with every kick and tackle. Dating back to the early days of football, the F. A. Cup Final of 1901 saw Tottenham Hotspur clash against Sheffield United in a thrilling encounter that highlighted the professionalism and dedication of both teams. Golf professional David Lewis contemplates his missed putt at East Hert golf club, showcasing the mental fortitude required to excel in such a precise sport. Behind every successful bridge game lies meticulous scoring captured on scorecards – evidence of professionals strategizing their way towards victory. Camera lenses capture moments frozen in time; they are essential tools for professionals who aim to immortalize sporting achievements or artistic performances alike. Dee Dee Wilde's elegant dance moves mesmerized audiences as she graced stages worldwide with Pans People Dance Troupe – true testament to her professionalism and talent. On Avenida Corrientes at sunset, two professional Tango dancers sway gracefully against the backdrop of Buenos Aires' iconic Obelisk monument – epitomizing passion and skill within this captivating art form. Glasgow Rangers' photocall from April 1966 showcases fourteen talented players named for their professionalism both on and off the pitch – representing one team united by ambition and dedication.