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Sportswoman Collection (#33)

"Unveiling the Grace and Power of Sportswomen Through Time" Step back in time to the 1930s

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Spains amateur champion lady swimmer to make channel attempt. Mme Elena Yturbe de Amor

Spains amateur champion lady swimmer to make channel attempt. Mme Elena Yturbe de Amor, Spains amateur champion lady swimmer, who will make an attempt to swim the Channel in the spring

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Ladies Hockey match at Merton Abbey - England versus Scotland. Miss Janet Ellis

Ladies Hockey match at Merton Abbey - England versus Scotland. Miss Janet Ellis, the Surrey and England player. 11 March 1933

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Inter - varsity womens hockey at Cambridge. Miss Eileen Arnold ( Cambridge Captain

Inter - varsity womens hockey at Cambridge. Miss Eileen Arnold ( Cambridge Captain ) 4 March 1929

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Another Girl champion from abroad. Senorita Maria de Liniers, Spains girl hockey player

Another Girl champion from abroad. Senorita Maria de Liniers, Spains girl hockey player, who will appear with a well known London Club this season. 14 September 1928

Background imageSportswoman Collection: England versus Scotland, ladies hockey at Richmond. 16 March 1921

England versus Scotland, ladies hockey at Richmond. 16 March 1921

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Womans Professional Billiards Championship at the Burroughes Hall, Soho Square Viscountess

Womans Professional Billiards Championship at the Burroughes Hall, Soho Square Viscountess Elibank presenting the cup to Miss Joyce Gardner, with Miss Ruth Harrison, ( left ) 25 February 1933

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Racing yachtswoman to marry Lord Charles Kennedy. Lady Constance Baird, whose

Racing yachtswoman to marry Lord Charles Kennedy. Lady Constance Baird, whose engagement to Lord Charles Kennedy is announced

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Miss Violet Loraine bowls the first ball at the opening match of the Langley Park

Miss Violet Loraine bowls the first ball at the opening match of the Langley Park ( Berks ) Cricket Club. 18 May 1921

Background imageSportswoman Collection: American lawn tennis players. Mrs J B Jessop. 1924

American lawn tennis players. Mrs J B Jessop. 1924

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Ladies Olympic Games at Monte Carlo. Miss Birchenough taking the high jump. 18

Ladies Olympic Games at Monte Carlo. Miss Birchenough taking the high jump. 18 April 1922

Background imageSportswoman Collection: England versus Scotland, ladies hockey at Merton. The English team. Standing

England versus Scotland, ladies hockey at Merton. The English team. Standing left to right - Miss D G Northwood, Miss V Chamberlain, Miss M Pollard, Miss E N Arnold

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Miss Violet Loraine, President of the Langley Park ( Berks ) Cricket Club plays herself in

Miss Violet Loraine, President of the Langley Park ( Berks ) Cricket Club plays herself in. 18 May 1921

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Lawn tennis at Dulwich. The Rosendale Park lawn tennis tournament. Miss Holland in play

Lawn tennis at Dulwich. The Rosendale Park lawn tennis tournament. Miss Holland in play. 24 March 1924

Background imageSportswoman Collection: On the Lido Mlle Suzanne Lenglen 25 August 1926

On the Lido Mlle Suzanne Lenglen 25 August 1926

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Bedford College girls cricket practice 5 May 1923

Bedford College girls cricket practice 5 May 1923

Background imageSportswoman Collection: 1920s twenties

1920s twenties
Miss Ashley Salmon Fishing on the Test at Broadlands. 30 September 1922

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Ladies hockey at Kew. East versus the South Territorials. 26 February 1921

Ladies hockey at Kew. East versus the South Territorials. 26 February 1921

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Ladies hockey at Kew East versus South Territorials 26 February 1921

Ladies hockey at Kew East versus South Territorials 26 February 1921

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Royal Airforce mixed hockey at RAF Uxbridge 2 March 1919

Royal Airforce mixed hockey at RAF Uxbridge 2 March 1919

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Ladies International Hockey - England versus Germany. Fraulein Stickel, the German

Ladies International Hockey - England versus Germany. Fraulein Stickel, the German goalkeeper 5 March 1937

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Golf at Pau Golf Club in France Lady Helen Vivian

Golf at Pau Golf Club in France Lady Helen Vivian

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Authors versus actresses cricket at Hampstead Cricket Club Miss Margery Binner

Authors versus actresses cricket at Hampstead Cricket Club Miss Margery Binner and Miss Flora Robson ( right )

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Ranelagh ladies mounted sports. Mrs Merckel and Miss Daphne Wedekind. 1932

Ranelagh ladies mounted sports. Mrs Merckel and Miss Daphne Wedekind. 1932

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Ladies hockey match at Tiverton, Devon. Tiverton versus Cullompton

Ladies hockey match at Tiverton, Devon. Tiverton versus Cullompton

Background imageSportswoman Collection: International Hockey Match England versus Ireland Ladies Hockey at Richmond London 16

International Hockey Match England versus Ireland Ladies Hockey at Richmond London 16 March 1922

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Golf at Pau Golf Club in France MME La Montagne

Golf at Pau Golf Club in France MME La Montagne

Background imageSportswoman Collection: International Hockey at Merton Abbey Fraulein Hambrook ( Harvestehude, Germany )

International Hockey at Merton Abbey Fraulein Hambrook ( Harvestehude, Germany ) and Miss Begbie ( England ) 7 October 1927

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Ladies Hockey at Merton Abbey Miss Pieree, Surrey second eleven goal keeper 31

Ladies Hockey at Merton Abbey Miss Pieree, Surrey second eleven goal keeper 31 January 1931

Background imageSportswoman Collection: Champion woman steeplechase rider. Frau Schmidt Melius, who a few days ago at Erfurt

Champion woman steeplechase rider. Frau Schmidt Melius, who a few days ago at Erfurt, won a handicap steeplechase when riding her own horse against professional male jockeys. 18 Februay 1927

Background imageSportswoman Collection: English newspaper advertisement for Ellimans Universal Embrocation, 1895

English newspaper advertisement for Ellimans Universal Embrocation, 1895
ELLIMANs REMEDY, 1895. English newspaper advertisement for Ellimans Universal Embrocation, 1895




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"Unveiling the Grace and Power of Sportswomen Through Time" Step back in time to the 1930s, where a woman golfer takes center stage on a vibrant French tourist poster promoting the picturesque Brittany resort area. René Vincent's artwork captures her elegance and skill, showcasing golf as a beloved pastime. In another corner of the sporting world, a tennis-playing brunette beauty stands poised to smash her way to victory. Her determination is palpable as she prepares for an intense match against Harold Hilton at Walton Heath. The court becomes her arena of triumph. But sport knows no boundaries or limitations; it embraces all who dare to participate. Mlle. H. Konopacka defies stereotypes by excelling not only as a poet but also as a discus thrower, proving that athleticism can coexist with artistic expression. Meanwhile, in Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, an athlete fearlessly jumps hurdles with unwavering focus and agility at just twenty years old. Her youthful energy propels her forward towards greatness while inspiring others along the way. Fast-forwarding through time brings us to England Women versus New Zealand Women in their FIFA World Cup Warm-Up match on June 1st, 2019. These modern-day warriors showcase their skills on the football field with passion and dedication—a testament to how far women's sports have come. Sporting legends Jayne Torvill and Phil Christensen stroll down the road hand-in-hand in September 1991—two souls united by love both on and off the ice rink. Their partnership symbolizes not only grace but also resilience within their chosen discipline. Helene Madison emerges from history's depths—an Olympic swimming champion whose name resonates even today due to her remarkable achievements in multiple events during an era when female athletes faced countless obstacles. Helen Filkey leaves spectators awestruck with her athletic prowess—a true force to be reckoned with.