Racquet Collection (#7)

Silhouette of a woman playing tennis

Silhouette of a fashionable woman on her travels. A man in the background is lifting a bag of golf clubs

Silhouette of a tennis player
Full-length silhouette of a tennis player with two tennis racquets tucked under his arm. 1926

India - Pune (Poona) - The Gymkhana (a public place for athletic games - " a ball house" is the direct translation from the Hindi) Date: circa 1907

Tatler front cover, Wimbledon 1962
Front cover of The Tatler, reporting on Wimbledon Tennis Championship for 1962 and particularly tennis fashions. The girl clearing the net in style is wearing a tennis tunic by tennis fashion leading

Family & Beach Cricket
A family pose for a photograph on the beach at Weston-super-Mare in front of the Grand Pier with all their beach toys: cricket bat and stumps, a racquet and ball

Art Nouveau Tennis
An art nouveau girl plays tennis with an art nouveau racquet Date: circa 1905

Eng and Chang, Siamese twins, playing shuttlecock
Eng and Chang (circa 1814-1874), Siamese twins at the age of 18, playing shuttlecock. circa 1832

Badminton racket. Multiple exposure image of a badminton racket in motion

Mrs Kitty Godfree, English tennis player
A depiction of Mrs Kitty Godfree (nee McKane), English tennis player, by a rival player, the American Helen Wills. Both of them were appearing at Wimbledon. Godfree has just finished a backhand drive

Victorian schoolboy ready for the holidays
A Victorian schoolboy, smoking a small cigar, sits on a pile of suitcases on the platform of a railway station, ready for the long school holidays

Men playing tennis at Crosslands House
Two men taking part in a doubles tennis match at Crosslands House

Colonial gent plays tennis, Iran
A colonial gentleman standing in a hard tennis court, Bushire (Bushehr), on the south west coast of Iran. At the time of this photograph the city had been under British occupation for five years

Suzanne Lenglens Tennis Outfits for Selfridges
A page depicting the outfits designed and modelled by Suzanne Lenglen for Selfridges, shown exclusively in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

Tennis & Garden Frocks
Hammock girl wears green voile dress. Made by Robinson and Cleaver as are the two tennis frocks of heavy silk. Lemonade set is from Gamages

Tennis Girl / Woof 1950S
Sporty young blonde poses with a tennis racquet

Pin-Up with Racquet
Fresh faced girl-next-door type wonders if, theres anyone for tennis?. She has a wooden Dunlop racquet

Photo with Racquet
A superior looking young man sits on a rustic style chair in his tennis whites and cap holding a tennis racquet

Ladys Tennis Outfit
This womans smart one-piece tennis outfit is both attractive to look at, and practical to wear

Tennis Player 1927
A young woman in her tennis gear, with her racquet under her arm, all set for a match

Tennis Partner C1920
MY PARTNER

A NOVICE
A novice, not very sure how she should hold her racquet, let alone return the ball

Tennis / Ball out 1919
The unfortunate service

Tea Party / Greenaway
Thin faced little girls in mob caps partake of cake & tea seated on rush chairs. A racquet & shuttlecock have momentarily been abandoned for the sake of refreshment

Clothes for Tennis
A girl shows her younger sister how to hold her tennis racquet : both are wearing creations from Fairyland so their mama won t be ashamed of them on the Biarritz courts

Af Winnington-Ingram / Vf
Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram Bishop of London

Tennis / Book Jacket
Lady playing tennis

Woman Plays Tennis 1903
Woman playing tennis in long white skirt

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"From Real Tennis to Racquets: A Journey through the History of a Sport" Step into the world sports, where tradition and athleticism collide. 🎾 Did you know that Teddy bears can play tennis too? 🐻 Discover the adorable side of this beloved sport. Take a peek at the iconic Tatler cover featuring Gabrielle Chanel and Alain Gerbault, showcasing their love for racquet games in style. Meet Major Walter Clopton Wingfield, the visionary who popularized lawn tennis as we know it today. His innovation changed the game forever. Travel back in time to Fleet Prison, London circa 1825, with artist Theodore Lane's captivating depiction of players engrossed in rackets - an early form of modern-day tennis. Imagine yourself amidst breathtaking scenery as captured in SNCF's Chamonix poster. The mountains serve as a stunning backdrop for an exhilarating match. Witness Miss Kathleen McKane, a trailblazing female tennis player who defied conventions and left her mark on the court. Her legacy continues to inspire generations. Transport yourself to the nostalgic 1950s with a charming Tennis Pin-Up illustration that captures both elegance and athleticism - truly timeless beauty. Experience Wimbledon through Martina Hingis' eyes as she battles it out on one of tennis' most prestigious stages. The intensity is palpable. Step inside "The Racquet Court, " circa 1880, where players showcase their skills against ornate surroundings - a testament to both artistry and competition. Relive history with glimpses from Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon 1887; witness moments etched forever into sporting folklore – triumphs and heartbreaks alike. Delve into fashion trends inspired by racquet sports with Delineator Magazine's July 1927 cover – proof that style has always been intertwined with this dynamic game. Racquet sports have come a long way since their inception, captivating hearts and minds across generations.