Canvas Print : The vogue of squash rackets: a game for both sexes
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The vogue of squash rackets: a game for both sexes
A page from the Illustrated London News in 1922, describing the new vogue for squash. Miss Joyce Cave(lady squash champion of 1921) and Miss S. Huntsman(champion of 1922) are photographed with their rackets, and an illustration by Steven Spurrier, ILN special artist, features Mr. R. Gordon Canning playing Miss Hunstman at Queens Club in the ladies versus men squash rackets handicap. Date: 1922
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Media ID 14132021
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Canning Cave Champion Equality Gordon Handicap Huntsman Journalism Joyce News Spectators Spurrier Squash Steven Versus 1921 1922 Miss Rights
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring "The Vogue of Squash Rackets: A Game for Both Sexes" - an intriguing image from the Illustrated London News in 1922. This captivating page showcases the excitement and elegance of the new squash craze, with lady squash champion Miss Joyce Cave and her female counterpart, gracefully wielding their rackets in this timeless photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this historic moment to life in your home or office, with vivid colors and stunning detail. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and expert printing techniques, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your space. Bring the charm of the past into your modern world with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection and "The Vogue of Squash Rackets: A Game for Both Sexes." Order yours today and relive the elegance and sporting spirit of yesteryear.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
The Vogue of Squash Rackets - A Game for Both Sexes
EDITORS COMMENTS
- This intriguing image from the Illustrated London News in 1922 showcases the emerging popularity of squash as a sport for women, with an accompanying article that celebrated the growing trend. The photograph features two prominent ladies of the game, Miss Joyce Cave, the lady squash champion of 1921, and Miss S. Huntsman, the reigning champion of 1922, each holding their rackets in a confident and determined pose. The illustration by Steven Spurrier, the ILN's special artist, adds to the excitement with a dynamic scene of Mr. R. Gordon Canning playing Miss Huntsman at Queens Club in the ladies versus men squash rackets handicap. The image is a testament to the growing recognition of women's athletic abilities and their right to participate in sports previously reserved for men. The 1920s was a decade of change, and this photograph captures the spirit of equality and progress that characterized the era. The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of squash and the role women played in shaping its evolution into a popular and inclusive sport.
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