Sports Woman Collection

WILMA RUDOLPH (1940-1994). American track and field athlete. Crossing the finish line to win the 400-meter relay for the United States at the Summer Olympic Games in Rome, Italy, 8 September 1960

BILLIE JEAN KING. American tennis player. Photographed during the San Francisco tennis tournament in January 1974

Dorothea Douglass Lambert Chambers (1878 - 1960), English tennis player and seven time winner of the ladies singles title at Wimbledon between 1903 and 1914

babe Didrikson Zaharias
BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIAS (1911-1956). N

Front cover of Tatler featuring Helen Wills Moody
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of tennis champion Helen Wills Moody and her opponent Mrs L. A. Godfree (Kitty Godfree) just prior to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships

Some English lawn tennis players
A group of English tennis players. From left at top: E. d S. H. Browne, Rev. J. T. Hartley (Wimbledon Champion 1879, 1880), C. W. Grinstead, Miss Maud Watson (Lady Champion, 1884), H. F

Martina Navratilova during her Ladies Singles Final against Steffi Graf in 1988. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova

Charlotte Dod
Lottie Dod (1871-1960) sportswoman, tennis player and five times Wimbledon champion. Excelled in golf, hockey and archery as well as tennis

Women basketball players of Harlem, New York. Photographed by Eddie Elcha, 1924
HARLEM: BASKETBALL, 1924. Women basketball players of Harlem, New York. Photographed by Eddie Elcha, 1924

Pen-and-ink drawing by Albert Edward Sterner, 1886
ARCHERY, 1886. Pen-and-ink drawing by Albert Edward Sterner, 1886

Mrs. William H. Dewar of Philadelphia, U. S. national champion in womens foil in 1913. Photograph, early 20th century
FENCING: MRS. W.H. DEWAR. Mrs. William H. Dewar of Philadelphia, U.S. national champion in womens foil in 1913. Photograph, early 20th century

Suzanne Lenglen reading the Tatler
" Suzanne and Us" Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938) who had just won the The Ladies Tennis Championship at Wimbledon for the fifth time in succession

Steffi Graf pictured in action in the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final on 2nd July 1988. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova

Tennis player Lorna Cawthorn taking a days rest to watch the action at Wimbledon. 27th June 1956

Steffi Graf pictured at the net shaking the hand of Martina Navratilova who she has just beaten. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova

Winner Steffi Graf pictured right and Martina Navratilova, left holding her runners up plate. Steffi is talking with Alan Mills, Wimbledon Referee

Steffi Graf pictured holding her winners trophy, and Martina Navratilova with her runners up trophy. Between them is Alan Mills, The Wimbledon Referee

Martina Navratilova seated during a break at the Wimbledon final against Steffi Graf. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova

Steffi Graf pictured with a winning wave to the crowd as she walks off after the match. Left is Martina Navratilova who is runner up today Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina

Steffi Graf pictured. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova, to win the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final on 2nd July 1988

Steffi Graf pictured as she celebrates her first Wimbledon Ladies Final win. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova

Steffi Graf pictured with her trophy, the Venus Rosewater Dish. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova, to win the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final on 2nd July 1988

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1976. Alexander Gorshkov of the Soviet Union, winner of the gold medal, with partner Lyudmila Pakhomova (left), in the ice dancing competition at the Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck

A golf-playing Gibson girl. Pen and ink drawing, 1899, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON GIRL, 1899. A golf-playing Gibson girl. Pen and ink drawing, 1899, by Charles Dana Gibson

Dorothy Campbell, female golfer
Dorothy Iona Campbell (1883 - 1945), the first internationally dominant female golfer. Also known as Dorothy Hurd and Dorothy Howe. Won over 700 titles during her career

BILLIE JEAN KING (1943- ). American tennis player, photographed during a match at Wimbledon, 1968

Sally O Neil in Don t, 1925
SILENT FILM STILL: SPORTS. Sally O Neil in Don t, 1925

SHANE GOULD (1956- ). Australian swimmer. Diving into the pool in the 200-yard freestyle event at the Womens World Invitational swim meet in Los Angeles, California, in which she would set a new U.S

Lithograph by Seer, American
TENNIS, 1887. Lithograph by Seer, American

Thelma Todd in Follow Thru, 1930
FILM STILL: FOLLOW THRU. Thelma Todd in Follow Thru, 1930

French tennis player. Photographed in 1926
SUZANNE LENGLEN (1899-1938). French tennis player. Photographed in 1926

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"Dorothea Douglass Lambert Chambers, Wilma Rudolph, Billie Jean King, and Babe Didrikson Zaharias: Celebrating the Trailblazing Sports Women of History" In the realm of sports, these remarkable women have left an indelible mark on history. Dorothea Douglass Lambert Chambers, a British tennis player known for her exceptional skills and multiple Wimbledon victories. Her grace and finesse on the court made her a true icon in the world of tennis. Wilma Rudolph, an American track and field athlete who overcame tremendous odds to become an Olympic champion. Her triumphant moment crossing the finish line to win the 400-meter relay at the Summer Olympics in Rome serves as a testament to her determination and resilience. Billie Jean King, another American legend in tennis whose prowess extended far beyond the court. A fierce advocate for gender equality in sports, she fought tirelessly for equal pay and opportunities for female athletes. Photographed during a San Francisco tournament in 1974, she exudes strength and confidence that inspired generations. Babe Didrikson Zaharias was a force to be reckoned with across various sports including golf, basketball, baseball, and track & field. Her versatility knew no bounds as she shattered records wherever she competed. Helen Wills Moody graced not only English lawns but also countless magazine covers like Tatler - epitomizing elegance both on and off-court. She captivated audiences worldwide with her unparalleled talent. The Harlem women's basketball team from New York City showcased their incredible athleticism through Eddie Elcha's lens back in 1924 - breaking barriers while captivating hearts with their skillful maneuvers on the court. Charlotte Dod stands tall among pioneers as one of England's first prominent female athletes excelling at cricket and lawn tennis during Victorian times – defying societal norms along every step of her journey.