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Tennis Collection (page 4)

Background imageTennis Collection: Miss Dorothy Round, Wimbledon Womens Champion, 1934

Miss Dorothy Round, Wimbledon Womens Champion, 1934
Dorothy Edith Round Little (1908-1982), World No 1 British female tennis player, 1935. She was Wimbledon Womens Champion, 1934

Background imageTennis Collection: Fred Perry, 1935

Fred Perry, 1935. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

Background imageTennis Collection: The first Victory match, June 1945. Artist: Planet News Ltd

The first Victory match, June 1945. Artist: Planet News Ltd
The first Victory match, June 1945. Group Captain Sir Louis Greig, Air Chief Marshal Sir Auther Tedder, Brig - General EF Koenig, Queen Mary, The Duchess of Kent, and Princess Nicholas of Greece

Background imageTennis Collection: Fred Perry and FX Shields, 1934. Artist: Sport & General

Fred Perry and FX Shields, 1934. Artist: Sport & General
Fred Perry and FX Shields, 1934. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd, London, 1947

Background imageTennis Collection: Donald Budge, 1937. Artist: Fox Photos

Donald Budge, 1937. Artist: Fox Photos
Donald Budge, 1937. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd, London, 1947

Background imageTennis Collection: Fred Perry, 1934. Artist: London News Agency

Fred Perry, 1934. Artist: London News Agency
Fred Perry, 1934. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd, London, 1947

Background imageTennis Collection: The cushion bombardment of No 1 Court, Davis Cup, Wimbledon, 1935. Artist: Planet News Ltd

The cushion bombardment of No 1 Court, Davis Cup, Wimbledon, 1935. Artist: Planet News Ltd
The cushion bombardment of No 1 Court due to play being cancelled as a result of rain, Davis Cup, Wimbledon, 1935. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd

Background imageTennis Collection: Henri Cochet, the fastest player of his time, Wimbledon, 1927

Henri Cochet, the fastest player of his time, Wimbledon, 1927
Henri Cochet, the fastest player of his time, 1927. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd, London, 1947

Background imageTennis Collection: The Duke of York and his doubles partner Wing Commander Sir Louis Greig, Wimbledon 1926

The Duke of York and his doubles partner Wing Commander Sir Louis Greig, Wimbledon 1926. Artist: London News Agency
The Duke of York, prepares to partner Wing Commander Sir Louis Greig in the Wimbledon Doubles Championship, 1926. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd

Background imageTennis Collection: Jean Borotra receives his medal from Queen Mary on centre court, 1926. Artist: London News Agency

Jean Borotra receives his medal from Queen Mary on centre court, 1926. Artist: London News Agency
Jean Borotra receives his medal from Queen Mary on centre court, 1926. King George V prepares to congratulate him. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd

Background imageTennis Collection: Suzanne Lenglen (left) and Elizabeth Ryan before their last singles match at Wimbledon, 1925

Suzanne Lenglen (left) and Elizabeth Ryan before their last singles match at Wimbledon, 1925. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd, London, 1947

Background imageTennis Collection: JO Anderson (left) with WM ( Little Bill ) Johnston, 1923. Artist: Tropical Press

JO Anderson (left) with WM ( Little Bill ) Johnston, 1923. Artist: Tropical Press
JO Anderson (left) with WM ( Little Bill ) Johnston, 1923. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd, London, 1947

Background imageTennis Collection: Helen Wills playing her first Wimbledon final against Kathleen McKane, 1924. Artist: Tropical Press

Helen Wills playing her first Wimbledon final against Kathleen McKane, 1924. Artist: Tropical Press
Helen Wills playing her first Wimbledon final against Kathleen McKane, 1924. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd, London, 1947

Background imageTennis Collection: Mrs Mallory (left) and Suzanne Lenglen before their famous first final at the new Wimbledon, 1922

Mrs Mallory (left) and Suzanne Lenglen before their famous first final at the new Wimbledon, 1922. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd, London, 1947

Background imageTennis Collection: Tennis group portrait, late 19th or early 20th century

Tennis group portrait, late 19th or early 20th century

Background imageTennis Collection: Helen Seamon, American film actress, c1938

Helen Seamon, American film actress, c1938. Helen Seamon (1919-2001) made 12 film appearances in the 1930s and 1940s, all of them uncredited. Modern Beauties, 3rd series card

Background imageTennis Collection: International Reciprocity, 1879 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier

International Reciprocity, 1879 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
International Reciprocity, 1879 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Background imageTennis Collection: Amenities of the Tennis Lawn, 1883 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier

Amenities of the Tennis Lawn, 1883 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Amenities of the Tennis Lawn, 1883 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Background imageTennis Collection: Barbarous Technicalities of Lawn Tennis, 1882 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier

Barbarous Technicalities of Lawn Tennis, 1882 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Barbarous Technicalities of Lawn Tennis, 1882 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Background imageTennis Collection: Comforting, 1882 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier

Comforting, 1882 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Comforting, 1882 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, Selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Background imageTennis Collection: Tennis gowns, girls attire for August, 1906

Tennis gowns, girls attire for August, 1906. A print from The Girls own Paper, 28 July 1906

Background imageTennis Collection: Alphonse Daudet, French novelist, 1890

Alphonse Daudet, French novelist, 1890. A photograph from Album de Photographies, Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1860-1920, Editions MD, 22 Rue de L Arcade, Paris 8, 1860-1920

Background imageTennis Collection: Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich of Russia, 1894. Artist: Wag

Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich of Russia, 1894. Artist: Wag
Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich of Russia, 1894. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 4th January 1894. Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich (1861-1929)

Background imageTennis Collection: Suzanne Lenglen playing Miss McKane, Wimbledon, London, 1926-1927

Suzanne Lenglen playing Miss McKane, Wimbledon, London, 1926-1927
A tennis match between Suzanne Lenglen and Kathleen McKane, Wimbledon, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Background imageTennis Collection: A womens final at the old Wimbledon, 1905

A womens final at the old Wimbledon, 1905. Miss Sutton challenging Miss D K Douglass. May Sutton became the first American woman to win the Wimbledon singles title

Background imageTennis Collection: Suzanne Lenglen winning her first championship at Wimbledon, 1919, (1930)

Suzanne Lenglen winning her first championship at Wimbledon, 1919, (1930). Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen (1899-1938) was the first female tennis celebrity

Background imageTennis Collection: Decoration by Eric Ravilious at Sir Geoffrey Frys flat, Portman Square, London, 1933

Decoration by Eric Ravilious at Sir Geoffrey Frys flat, Portman Square, London, 1933. The interior decoration for the music room in Sir Geoffrey Storrs Frys (1888-1960)

Background imageTennis Collection: Two lawn tennis costumes for October, 1905

Two lawn tennis costumes for October, 1905. A print from The Girls Own Annual, 30 September 1905

Background imageTennis Collection: The Tigress, 1932

The Tigress, 1932. A print from Punch, or The London Charivari, 21st September 1932

Background imageTennis Collection: A Lawn Tennis Problem, 1923

A Lawn Tennis Problem, 1923. The two young ladies (simultaneously): How ought we to divide, Mr Bellamy? Illustration from Punch, or The London Charivari, (4 July 1923)

Background imageTennis Collection: Tennis, 1920

Tennis, 1920. Bright Beginner (as opponent is serving): Does the ball come to me now? Illustration from Punch, or The London Charivari, (7 July 1920)

Background imageTennis Collection: Tennis, 1931. Artist: Atsmith

Tennis, 1931. Artist: Atsmith
Tennis, 1931. Visitor (after two double-faults): Surely this court isn t full size? Stout Hostess (indicating equally stout Host): No, its just a leetle bit smaller

Background imageTennis Collection: Jeu de Paume Before a Country Palace, ca 1614. Artist: Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662)

Jeu de Paume Before a Country Palace, ca 1614. Artist: Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662)
Jeu de Paume Before a Country Palace, ca 1614. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Background imageTennis Collection: The Duke of York as a competitor in the mens doubles at Wimbledon, 1926, (1937)

The Duke of York as a competitor in the mens doubles at Wimbledon, 1926, (1937). A photograph from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

Background imageTennis Collection: The Oath in the Tennis Court, 1791. Artist: Jacques Louis David

The Oath in the Tennis Court, 1791. Artist: Jacques Louis David
The Oath in the Tennis Court, 1791. Located in the collection at, Musee National du Cheteau, Versailles

Background imageTennis Collection: Real tennis and the construction of racquets, 1751-1777

Real tennis and the construction of racquets, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777

Background imageTennis Collection: Cover of The Household Ledger magazine, American, June 1903

Cover of The Household Ledger magazine, American, June 1903

Background imageTennis Collection: Genuine Enthusiasts, 1884

Genuine Enthusiasts, 1884. The dedicated follower of tennis will always make every effort to watch a match to the bitter end, no matter what the weather

Background imageTennis Collection: An Isthmian Game, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain

An Isthmian Game, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
An Isthmian Game, 1883. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, scratches his head as he tries to keep score during a game of tennis with the Frenchman, M de Lesseps

Background imageTennis Collection: Elberon, New Jersey, Mrs. Watson B. Thompson, John Sloan Jr. Mrs. John Sloane, Mr

Elberon, New Jersey, Mrs. Watson B. Thompson, John Sloan Jr. Mrs. John Sloane, Mr. John Sloane, Evelyn Sloane, William Sloane, Mina Barber, Mary Butter, 1884



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