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Vintage Women in Sports

Historical images of women engaged in tennis, figure skating, and golf, capturing feminine athleticism in elegant attire from the early to mid-20th century.

1930S 1940S Woman Tennis Player Waving Smiling Holding Racket
1930S 1940S Woman Tennis Player Waving Smiling Holding Racket
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Two student having a duel, historical image, ca. 1912Boy holding skiing equipment1940S 1950S Smiling Teen Girl Cheerleader Wearing Varsity Letter Sweater Holding MegaphoneLow angle view of a young woman bowlingFuture Olympian Marjorie McQuade (Vic.). A junior of 13, she finished third in National senior 110yd. title. Started swimming when six and hasn't left the water since -except to eat, sleep, go to school. February 15, 1948.TUESDAY WELD.American golfer Ed. Furgol, despite his injured arm, keeps his putting eye in with practice in his hotel room. October 20, 1954.Anefo photo collection. Training world championships skating ladies in Heerenveen. Dianne Holum (US). March 3, 1972. HeerenveenAustralian Ace in London CompetitionPicture Shows: Geoffrey Brown and his wife Veronica, at the Cumberland Tennis Club competitions today.Geoffrey Brown, one of Australia's top-line lawn tennis players, is in London today (Wednesday) taking part in the open championships of the Cumberland Club, Alvanley Gardens, Hampstead. He Won his first battles against N. Kotavitz, the Cambridge 'blue', 9-7 and 6-2. April 19, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto)1890S Turn Of The Century Group Portrait Of Men Holding Racquets & Women & One Child In Front Of Net On Grass Tennis CourtAnefo photo collection. Athletics competitions in Lisse, Hennie Slaman van Doorn. May 27, 1965. LissePhotograph of Mr. Eyre Hussey, the winner of the Champion's Gold Medal and the Spedding Memorial Challenge Cup at the Grand National Archery Meeting, Preston Park, 1899. Date: 1899Judy Canty, 17-year-old broad jumper, because Jan Blankers, coach-husband of famous Dutch woman runner Fanny Blankers-Koen, says she should win the Empire Games jump in Auckland next year, and perhaps the 1952 Olympic event. Mr. Blankers trained his wife for her athletic career, and of all people should know a natural jumper when he sees one. Judy, he said, was young, inexperienced and nervous when she rated seventh at the 1948 Olympics. Anyway, Judy can jump 18 feet five inches, which is a mighty leap. September 01, 1949.Sport Fencing - 1970 - 1979. January 29, 1950.Australia's No. 1. Lawn Tennis Player: New study of, Miss Nancye Wynne, Australia's No.1. Lawn Tennis player, who is over here taking part in the principal matches this season, and intends to put up a good fight for the all England Title when Wimbledon opens on June 20th. May 23, 1938.Young football enthusiast wearing vintage leather helmet and holding an old-fashioned football.Colorized Photo of Women Tennis Players. Boxer Allan Williams. May 26, 1955.Anefo photo collection. Dutch job championship in Assen. Wim de Graaf with fiancé. December 29, 1961. Assen'Betty May Nuthall Shoemaker (1911-1983), English tennis player. Photograph c1929.'Poll photo collection. Portrait of Eli Makover with soccer. January 1, 1964. IsraelPhotograph of women playing golf in Cannes, France 1900Foxcroft Horse Show, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette FrissellSport - Archery - 1975 & Prior. February 01, 1955. Anefo photo collection. Dutch Championships Table tennis Nijmegen. March 18, 1962. NijmegenActivities at Manhattan Beach, N. Y. Clock golf , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe Royal Braemar Gatherings - dance and games contests, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell