Sportswoman Collection

Woman golfer featured on a French tourist poster for the Brittany resort area, c1930, by Rene Vincent
GOLF, FEMALE, 1930. Woman golfer featured on a French tourist poster for the Brittany resort area, c1930, by Rene Vincent

Tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash
Striking! A tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to hit a net-side smash shot. It looks like game, set and match for her handsome male companion. Date: early 1940s

Poet and discus thrower, Mlle. H. Konopacka
Halina Konopacka (1900 - 1989), famous athlete and the first Polish Olympic Champion (1928, Amsterdam). She took part in the Olympic Games in Amsterdam, where she won a gold medal in discus throw

Athlete, 20 years, jumping hurdles, Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Cecilia Leitch in match against Harold Hilton, Walton Heath
Charlotte Cecilia Pitcairn Leitch (13 April 1891 ? 16 September 1977), often known as Cecil - British amateur golfer. She was born in Silloth, Cumberland, England

Jayne Torvill and her husband Phil Christensen walking down the road. 23rd September 1991

Offering the pipe, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Offering the pipe, 1908. Photograph shows woman offering a pipe to a tree

Teddy Myers, woman wrestler
Teddy Myers, aka Dott O Dell and Zella Wiseman, woman wrestler born in Missouri. At twenty-four years of age she weighed 164lb and claimed the world heavy-weight championship for women

International Showjumper Debbie Johnsey, aged 20, and her new foal, Santa, born on Christmas Eve, and the foals mother, Lifes Thrill. 29th December 1977

Joe Carstairs on her yacht Sonia, 1925
Marion Barbara Joe Carstairs (1900 - 1993) on her yacht, Sonia. Openly lesbian, Joe Carstair was a wealthy British power boat racer known for her speed and her eccentric lifestyle. Date: 1925

Lady Kathleen Rollo, daughter of the 6th Marquess of Downshire and wife of Mr William Hereward Charles Rollo. Lady Rollo lived in Berkeley Square and was a keen sportswoman

Three former Olympic competitors who will spearhead ITVs coverage of the 1980 Olympic Games, pictured with Dickie Davies at the London Weekend Studios

Jayne Torvill and her new husband Phil Christenson leaving Heathrow fror Chicago. 18th January 1991

Comic Postcard - Golfing Humour - One Down
Comic Postcard - " Wasn t I two up at the last hole, Caddie?" " Yes, but yer one down now, Lady!" circa 1930s

German runner Lina Radke, 1928. Creator: Unknown
German runner Lina Radke, 1928. Radke (1903-1983) was the first Olympic champion in the womens 800 metres, winning a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Lili Alvarez - Spanish Tennis Champion at Wimbledon in 1926
Elia Maria Gonzalez-Alvarez y Lopez-Chicheria, also known as Lili Alvarez (19051998) - a Spanish multi-sport competitor, an international tennis champion, an author, feminist and a journalist

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"Unveiling the Grace and Power of Sportswomen Through Time" Step back in time to the 1930s, where a woman golfer takes center stage on a vibrant French tourist poster promoting the picturesque Brittany resort area. René Vincent's artwork captures her elegance and skill, showcasing golf as a beloved pastime. In another corner of the sporting world, a tennis-playing brunette beauty stands poised to smash her way to victory. Her determination is palpable as she prepares for an intense match against Harold Hilton at Walton Heath. The court becomes her arena of triumph. But sport knows no boundaries or limitations; it embraces all who dare to participate. Mlle. H. Konopacka defies stereotypes by excelling not only as a poet but also as a discus thrower, proving that athleticism can coexist with artistic expression. Meanwhile, in Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, an athlete fearlessly jumps hurdles with unwavering focus and agility at just twenty years old. Her youthful energy propels her forward towards greatness while inspiring others along the way. Fast-forwarding through time brings us to England Women versus New Zealand Women in their FIFA World Cup Warm-Up match on June 1st, 2019. These modern-day warriors showcase their skills on the football field with passion and dedication—a testament to how far women's sports have come. Sporting legends Jayne Torvill and Phil Christensen stroll down the road hand-in-hand in September 1991—two souls united by love both on and off the ice rink. Their partnership symbolizes not only grace but also resilience within their chosen discipline. Helene Madison emerges from history's depths—an Olympic swimming champion whose name resonates even today due to her remarkable achievements in multiple events during an era when female athletes faced countless obstacles. Helen Filkey leaves spectators awestruck with her athletic prowess—a true force to be reckoned with.