Contestant Collection (#3)

Two grey tabby cats playing chess; Vancouver british columbia canada

MISS AMERICA, 1953. The contestants of the 1953 Miss America Pageant. Photograph, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1953

Bembridge Regatta
30th August 1935: The start of the dinghy race, with a record 42 entrants, at the Bembridge Sailing Regatta and annual meeting, Isle of Wight. (Photo by G. Adams/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Miss Hardware contestants, Stanley Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist
Miss Hardware contestants, Stanley Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. Girls line up on the stairs of the Sheffield head office of Stanley Tools for their Miss Hardware competition

Goalmouth action at Clapton Orient, London, 1926-1927. Clapton Orient changd their name to Leyton Orient in 1946. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Fancy dress competition, c1900

Judgement of Paris (1645-1646). Artist: Claude Lorrain
Judgement of Paris (1645-1646). Paris of Troy is called on to judge the most beautiful of three godesses. Minerva offers him victory in battle, Juno offers a great empire

Tournament in a Court of the Vatican, Rome, 1565. The tournament was held on the occasion of the marriage of the Count Annibale Altemps, nephew of Pope Pius IV, to Ortenzia Borrome in 1565

Bashkirs kuresh wrestling, Russia, 1913. The Bashkirs are a people of central Asia, conquered by the Russians in 1735-1740. Kuresh is the Tatar style of wrestling

Sizing up at the Miss California Beauty Contest
Judges at the Miss California beauty contest held at Venice, California in the summer of 1939, using a scientific device to assist them in their decision

Mercury Racer seaplane, a competitor for the Schneider Trophy. Date: circa 1929

Gloster VI seaplane with Napier engine
Gloster VI racing seaplane with Napier engine, developed as a contestant for the 1929 Schneider Trophy. Date: circa 1929

GAME SHOW: TWENTY ONE. Charles Van Doren, right, a contestant on the game show Twenty One, with host Jack Barry, center, and another contestant, Vivienne Nearine

NYC: BEAUTY CONTEST, 1960. Miss New York City contestants Arleen Wilentz, Duane Fox, and Maureen Cody at a beauty contest. Photograph by Phil Stanziola, 1960

SPELLING BEE WINNER, 1939. Elizabeth Rice, 12-year-old eighth grade student from Worcester, Massachusettes, photographed with the plaque she received for winning the 1939 National Spelling Bee in

China, Chongqing Municipality, Wulong. Natural Rock Bridges Unesco World Heritage site

SPELLING BEE CONTESTANTS. Young National Spelling Bee contestants posing with President Calvin Coolidge. Photograph, 18 June 1926

BEAUTY CONTESTANTS, c1921. Miss Atlantic City, Miss Philadelphia, and Miss Washington, possibly Washington D.C. Photograph, c1921

BEAUTY CONTESTANT, c1922. Miss Dorothy Parker, as Miss Washington, photographed in Washington D.C. before competing in Atlantic City in the Miss America" pageant. Photograph, c1922

OLGA BERGAMINI DE SA, 1929. Olga Bergamini De Sa, Miss Brazil, visiting Galveston, Texas for an international beauty pageant. Photograph, 27 June 1929

The start of the Paris-Brest bicycle race in front of the offices of Le Petit Journal
XIR178741 The start of the Paris-Brest bicycle race in front of the offices of Le Petit Journal, illustration from the magazine of the same name, 15th September 1891 (colour litho) by Meaulle

ICE SKATER, c1906-1916. A woman competing in the St. Paul Outdoor Sports Carnival Fancy Skating Contest, St. Paul, Minnesota. Photograph, c1906-1916

BEAUTY CONTEST, 1921. Contestants in an American beauty contest. Photograph, 1921

Cherry Creek Nev
A New York to Paris automobile contestant, in a Thomas Flyer car, arrives at the typical American mining town of Cherry Creek in Nevada. Original Artwork: By Spooner & Wells

Cloud Of Dust
1909: Contestants in a motor race send up clouds of dust. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Delivery Boys Race
18th November 1924: Contestants in the annual race for delivery boys at the start of the race at Courbevoie. The boys race in their three-wheeled carts. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

British Entrants
4th September 1919: The two British entrants the Hawkers Sopwith and Nicholls Fairey drawn up side by side at East Cowes during the Schneider Trophy International Seaplane Race

Motorcycle Line-Up
24th March 1913: Contestants for the second motorcycle race line up at Brooklands, amidst a crowd. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Motor Boat Racing
10th September 1913: The motorboat Crusader, a British contestant in the International Motor Boat Races at Osborne Bay, Isle of Wight. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Isle Of Man
1st May 1907: An entrant in the Tourist Trophy race on the Isle of Man. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Junior Car Club Race
August 1922: Contestants taking part in the Junior Car Club 200 mile race at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ski-Jump
January 1924: A contestant in the ski-jump at the winter sports at St Moritz. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bottom Line
Contestants in the peanut-pushing competition, seen from the rear, as they set off down Londons Fleet Street.Decades Disc 1960s - MA - 0002 - 0828 - 073

Beauty contest
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Female competitor in beauty contest, wearing one-piece bathing suit and heels in front of crowd, rear view, Roosevelt Raceway, New York. (Photo by H)

Ava In Flight
1926: The new Ava bomber descending after its public maiden flight at the Royal Airforce display and pageant at Hendon Aerodrome, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Contestants at a Charleston dance contest being served food by musicians at a nightclub in New York City, c1926
DANCE: CHARLESTON, c1926. Contestants at a Charleston dance contest being served food by musicians at a nightclub in New York City, c1926

Birdwatchers with binoculars and camera on platform, contestants in bird race, Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area International Bird Race, Taiwan, April

Southdown Sheep Show
Sheep being shown and judged. Lorry which brought sheep to show has Cooper McDougal and Robertson Ltd, Berkhampstead on it

Pram Race contestants, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
As part of the week-long fun and games organised for the Walton-on-the-Naze Carnival, these young men were pictured at the start of the annual pram race

Two aspiring musical comedy artistes, London
Minter and Osborn of Manchester, contestants in the 13th Encore Competition staged in Collins Music Hall, Islington, London

1950s Beauty Contest
Beauty contest, Miami, Florida, USA, 1954 Date: 1950s

Town Crier / Contest
A contestant from St. Columb, Cornwall at the Town Criers Contest held in Southampton, Hampshire. Date: 1950s

Miss UK regional finals, St Ives, Cornwall
One of the contestants in the Miss UK regional finals poses in St Ives harbour, Cornwall in a revealing one-piece swimsuit

Womens hurdles at Monte Carlo
The annual womens athletics meeting at Monte Carlo -- a hurdle race, with a French contestant in the lead

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"Unforgettable Moments: A Glimpse into the World of Contestants" Step back in time to August 1951, as we witness the exhilarating Tour De France. The contestants pedal with unwavering determination, pushing their limits amidst breathtaking landscapes. Travel even further back to the 19th century and immerse yourself in the intellectual battle of wits at the Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match. Minds clash on a chessboard, as contestants strategize every move to claim victory. In a different realm altogether, young men's eyes widen as they ogle contestants in a Miss Wet T-Shirt contest. Amidst laughter and cheers, these bold individuals showcase confidence while challenging societal norms. Join us on an artistic journey where Chloe-Jasmine Whichello captivates as both performer and model at Windmill Arts / Focal Edge Fashion Shoot. With grace and poise, she embodies elegance that leaves spectators spellbound. Witness Celine Dion's rise to stardom at just 20 years old when she represented Switzerland with her mesmerizing voice. This talented contestant would soon conquer hearts worldwide with her unparalleled talent. Meet Maria Stevens – a beauty queen hailing from Edgbaston – who reigns supreme as Miss Aston Villa at only 21 years old. Her regal charm exudes grace and charisma that captures everyone's attention effortlessly. Continuing her winning streak, Maria Stevens is crowned Miss Sandwell by last year's winner Debby Tarrant. These contests celebrate inner beauty alongside outward elegance, empowering women across boundaries. Take a step outside traditional competitions and delve into Congressman Robert L. Mouton practicing his Hog Calling on Washington Capitol Steps in 1937 (b/w photo). Unconventional yet captivating, this unique contest showcases diverse talents beyond expectations. Experience the grandeur of ancient Japan through the procession of wrestlers for a Fundraising Match (Kanjin ozumo dohyo-iri no zu).