Greetings Card : Portrait of tennis star Helen Wills, 1927
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Portrait of tennis star Helen Wills, 1927
Portrait of tennis star Helen Wills, 1927
1927
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Media ID 14236594
© Mary Evans / Jazz Age Club Collection
Champion Helen Tennis Wills Wimbledon 1927
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Greetings Cards collection from Media Storehouse: a stunning tribute to tennis legend Helen Wills. This exquisite card features a captivating portrait of Helen Wills Moody, captured in 1927 by renowned photographer Mary Evans. Part of the Jazz Age Club Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, this timeless image transports you back to the elegance and grace of the Roaring Twenties. Perfect for tennis fans, history enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of classic portraits, this card is sure to impress. Send a piece of history with every greeting.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This portrait captures the essence of tennis legend Helen Wills Moody in the prime of her career, taken in 1927. The image, published in a popular August magazine of the era, showcases Wills at the height of her fame and athletic prowess. With an ageless beauty that belied her age of 27, Wills exudes confidence and grace, her piercing gaze fixed intently on an unseen opponent. The 1920s, or the Jazz Age, were a time of cultural and social transformation, and Wills, with her modern bob hairstyle and sleek, elegant attire, embodied the spirit of the times. Born in California in 1905, Wills was a trailblazer in women's tennis, dominating the sport in the 1920s and 1930s. She won a total of 31 Grand Slam titles, including a record-breaking 15 singles titles at the US National Championships (now the US Open). Her impressive achievements extended beyond the tennis court, as she was also an accomplished author, painter, and actress. This evocative portrait, a testament to Wills' enduring legacy, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of glamour, style, and athletic excellence. The image serves as a reminder of the indomitable spirit and determination of one of the greatest tennis players in history.
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