Raquet Collection (page 4)

Playing Tennis In The Sixteenth Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Playing Tennis In The Sixteenth Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Dan Lin China Mens Singles Badminton Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 14 August 2008 Date: 14 August 2008

Two pupils at Marlborough College, Wiltshire, dressed for tennis. Date: 1911

Helen Jacobs
Helen Hull Jacobs (August 6, 1908 June 2, 1997), World No. 1 American female tennis player who won ten Grand Slam titles. Pictured winning the final of the United States womens singles championship

American tennis players
Two American couples take to the court for a Love Match ! Date: 1907

American Wightman Cup Team
Members of the American Wightman Cup Team, from left to right: Josephine Cruickshank, Carolin Babcock, Helen Jacobs, Alice Marble and Sarah Palfrey. Date: 1934

Cheery Families - Miss Bounce the Barristers Daughter. 1890s

Women in Sport - Betty Nuthall & M. H. A. Cator, tennis
Winner and runner up of the girls tennis junior championship of Great Britain at Wimbledon in 1925, Miss Betty Nuthall and Miss M. H. A. Cator

Fred Perry, British tennis player
Fred Perry (1909-1995), British tennis player, in action. Date: circa 1936

Helen Wills Moody playing Tennis
Mrs. Helen Wills Moody practising Tennis in Japan. 1932

Silhouette of contrasting transport, 1874 and 1924, by H.L. Oakley, in Tennis magazine, 24 July 1924. Above: a group of people arriving at a country house by horse-drawn carriage in 1874

Silhouette of people playing tennis on a sunny day, by H.L. Oakley. Date: circa 1920s

Sunlight Yarn Knitting book - vintage tennis fashion
Front cover of a Sunlight Yarn Knitting book featuring a young woman in a fine knitted jumper readying herself to take a smash during a tennis match. Date: 1914-1918

Summer sport on the Continent
Supplement cover of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, reporting on the sporting possibilities on the Continent. A young woman in tennis costume points across the Channel while her male

The Corsican Shuttlecock, 1814 (coloured lithograph)
XCF266073 The Corsican Shuttlecock, 1814 (coloured lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ball Game (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF132946 Ball Game (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Governess, 1739 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR169150 The Governess, 1739 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 46.7x37.5 cm; National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; French, out of copyright

Tennis finalist at Bromley being handed their trophies by a child. 1935

Tatler Travel Number front cover, 1956
Bright and jolly front cover design for The Tatler Travel Number by Lowen featuring, rather inexplicably, a red squirrel, who is packing various bits of sporting equipment

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Game, Set, Match! Exploring the Timeless Elegance of Raquet: From Tatler covers featuring Gabrielle Chanel & Alain Gerbault to the 1960s tennis fashion and a Royal Game of Tennis in Versailles. Dive into the rich history of this beloved sport with Charles Hulpeau's iconic publication. Bystander's Summer Number 1935 cover takes us back to an era when raquets ruled the courts. Witness the grace and skill of old-fashioned male tennis players like never before. Helen Jacobs' remarkable talent shines through as she dominates on center court at Wimbledon. Fred Perry's legendary presence captivates audiences during The 1933 International Lawn Tennis tournament. Fast forward to modern times with thrilling matches between Dan Lin and Peter Hoeeg Gade, showcasing their fierce determination and unmatched skills. Join Emms, Robertson, Lee & Lee as they redefine teamwork in doubles matches that leave spectators breathless. Finally, witness the brilliance of Peter Hoeeg Gade alongside Hyojung Lee & Yongdae Lee as they push boundaries and set new standards for excellence in raquet sports.