Tennis Racquet Collection (#2)

Rod Laver WTC

Rod Laver at Open Tennis Bournmouth April 1968

Dr. James Dwight, Lawn Tennis Champion North of England 1885, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Tennis, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Thomas Pettit, Court Tennis Champion, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Former king Manuel II of Portugal with tennis players, Britain, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Former king Manuel II of Portugal with tennis players, Britain, 1930, (1933). Lady Wavertree arranged her tenth charity tennis party in this year: Cochet, Joan Lycett, Susan Palfrey, ex-King Manuel

The King as Lawn-Tennis Player, 1926, (1937). Creator: Unknown
The King as Lawn-Tennis Player, 1926, (1937). From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]. Louis Greig and George IV play tennis doubles at Wimbledon

G. Mako - Cut Backhand, c1935. Creators: Gene Mako, Unknown
G. Mako - Cut Backhand, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

V. McGrath - Two-Handed Backhand, c1935. Creator: Unknown
V. McGrath - Two-Handed Backhand, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

R. Menzel - Overhead Smash, c1935. Creator: Unknown
R. Menzel - Overhead Smash, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss Betty Nuthall - Standing Smash, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Betty Nuthall - Standing Smash, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

S. B. Wood - Volley Off Wrong Foot, c1935. Creator: Unknown
S. B. Wood - Volley Off Wrong Foot, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mrs. Fabyan - Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Fabyan - Half-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

J. Yamagishi - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
J. Yamagishi - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

D. Budge - Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
D. Budge - Half-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

G. Lyttleton Rogers - Backhand Cross-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
G. Lyttleton Rogers - Backhand Cross-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

J. Van Ryn - High Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
J. Van Ryn - High Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss Helen Jacobs - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Helen Jacobs - Low Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss A. M. Yorke - Low Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss A. M. Yorke - Low Forehand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

G. de Stefani - Drive Off Wrong Foot, c1935. Creator: Unknown
G. de Stefani - Drive Off Wrong Foot, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mrs. Sperling - Defensive Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Sperling - Defensive Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

D. Prenn - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
D. Prenn - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mrs. J. B. Pittman - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. J. B. Pittman - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mme. Meulemeester - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mme. Meulemeester - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss N. M. Lyle - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss N. M. Lyle - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Jack Crawford - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Jack Crawford - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss C. Babcock - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss C. Babcock - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss K. E. Stammers - Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss K. E. Stammers - Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mrs. O Meara - Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. O Meara - Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Senorita A. Lizana - Running Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Senorita A. Lizana - Running Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

H. G. N. Lee - Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
H. G. N. Lee - Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

F. J. Perry - Service, c1935. Creator: Unknown
F. J. Perry - Service, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss Joan Hartigan - Service, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Joan Hartigan - Service, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

F. H. D. Wilde - Backhand Half-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
F. H. D. Wilde - Backhand Half-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

H. C. Hopman - Backhand Lob-Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
H. C. Hopman - Backhand Lob-Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

C. E. Hare - Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
C. E. Hare - Forehand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss Freda James - Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Freda James - Forehand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

F. X. Shields - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
F. X. Shields - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mme. Outratova - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mme. Outratova - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

C. R. D. Tuckey - Backhand Smash, c1935. Creator: Unknown
C. R. D. Tuckey - Backhand Smash, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. WeddellGordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Mme. Mathieu - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mme. Mathieu - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

H. W. Austin - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
H. W. Austin - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

C. E. Malfroy - Low Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
C. E. Malfroy - Low Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss Mary Heeley - Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Mary Heeley - Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

F. J. Perry, c1935. Creator: Unknown
F. J. Perry, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Man seen from behind; a drummer and small studies, 1751-1752, (1928). Artist
Man seen from behind; a drummer and small studies, 1751-1752, (1928). Chalk on paper. Study for the Investiture of Bishop Harald with the Dukedom of Franconia

Art lesson, Fulham County Secondary School, London, 1908. A class of girls drawing a girl who is posing at the front of the room with a tennis racket and ball

Customers in the Barnsley Co-ops sports department, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist
Customers in the Barnsley Co-ops sports department, South Yorkshire, 1957. A range of sports equipment is on display including Dunlop and Slazenger racquets and cricket bats from Gradidge

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"Capturing the Timeless Joy of Tennis: A Journey through History and Passion" In a picturesque tennis court, a couple engages in an exhilarating match. The woman's exuberance is palpable as she leaps into the air, her radiant smile mirroring that of her partner. Their shared love for this timeless sport unites them in perfect harmony. The scene shifts to Wimbledon, where legendary Martina Hingis showcases her remarkable skills during a riveting match. Her graceful movements and unwavering determination captivate spectators, leaving them in awe of her talent. Traveling back in time to the Rosi Feist Lawn Tennis Club, we witness players donning vintage tennis attire from the 80s. The vibrant colors and retro fashion choices add an element of nostalgia to their game, reminding us of the enduring charm of this beloved sport. A glimpse into history reveals V. G. Kirby executing a flawless backhand volley with his trusty racquet circa 1935. Though the creator remains unknown, their artistry immortalizes Kirby's skillful technique for generations to admire. Fast-forwarding further to October 1905, two lawn tennis costumes emerge as fashionable ensembles fit for both style and functionality on the court. These designs reflect how even early on, tennis was not just about athleticism but also about making a statement through one's appearance. Fred Perry takes center stage next - his triumphant victory at Wimbledon in 1934 captured by London News Agency artistically portrays his dominance on grass courts. Perry's legacy endures as he becomes synonymous with excellence in tennis history. Delving deeper into Wimbledon's past brings us face-to-face with Arthur Hopkins' depiction of "The Lawn Tennis Championship Match" held way back in 1888. This mesmerizing artwork transports us back to an era when this prestigious tournament first began shaping legends within its hallowed grounds.