Sporting Equipment Collection

A journey through time: 1894 - Men and women, eager and focused, gather on the bleachers, each holding their wooden cricket bats and leather balls

Sporting Equipment Collection: Large group of men and women standing on bleechers, 1894 (silver gelatin print)

Large group of men and women standing on bleechers, 1894 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381027 Large group of men and women standing on bleechers, 1894 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Sporting Equipment Collection: A woman seated at the entrance to a house, 1915 (silver gelatin print)

A woman seated at the entrance to a house, 1915 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381316 A woman seated at the entrance to a house, 1915 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x203

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A journey through time: 1894 - Men and women, eager and focused, gather on the bleachers, each holding their wooden cricket bats and leather balls, ready for the big match. Fast forward to 1915 - A woman, poised and determined, sits at the entrance of her home, her hands cradling a tennis racket, the anticipation of a friendly game written on her face. These timeless images showcase the enduring spirit of sport and the joy of engaging in physical activity with friends and family, using equipment that has stood the test of time - cricket bats, tennis rackets, and the unwavering determination of athletes.