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Sporting girls
insertcaption Date: circa 1920s
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Badminton Camera Croquet Feb21 Insert Mallet Pastimes Photographic Pursuits Racket Racquet Raquet Shuttlecock Sporting Sporty Tennis
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Step into the enchanting world of sporty young ladies from the past, as depicted in this delightful photograph from the early 1920s, available through Mary Evans Picture Library. The scene unfolds in a lush, green garden, where girls of various ages engage in a friendly competition, their determined expressions and focused gazes revealing their passion for sports and games. In the foreground, two young girls in crisp white tennis outfits eagerly await their turn at the net, their racket poised and ready. Nearby, another girl wields a croquet mallet, her concentration unbroken as she lines up her next shot. A fourth girl, dressed in a stylish Edwardian-era outfit, holds a shuttlecock aloft, preparing for a game of badminton. The serene atmosphere is further enhanced by the presence of a doting family, watching from the sidelines. The mother, dressed in a fashionable Victorian-era gown, offers words of encouragement to her daughters, while the father, in a smart suit and hat, looks on with pride and amusement. This charming photograph offers a glimpse into the leisurely pursuits of women and girls in the early 1900s, a time when sport and physical activity were becoming increasingly popular pastimes for the fairer sex. The timeless beauty of the scene is further accentuated by the exquisite detail and composition, making it a must-have addition to any collection of vintage photography or nostalgic memorabilia.
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