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Antique Framed Print : Top players at the Queens Club Tournament at Queens Club, Kensington
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Top players at the Queens Club Tournament at Queens Club, Kensington
Top players at the Queens Club Tournament at Queens Club, Kensington. Arthur Ashe, ATP Official shows the list of Wimbledon players (men) with all those who will boycott the championship ticked. 21st June 1973
Monte Fresco
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
DM 73 5193
Media ID 21801383
© Mirrorpix
Protest Queens Club Championships 1973 Boycott
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.6cm (14.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Monte Fresco, we are transported back to the vibrant atmosphere of the Queens Club Tournament at Queens Club, Kensington in 1973. The image showcases a significant moment in tennis history as Arthur Ashe, an ATP Official, presents a list of Wimbledon players (men) who have decided to boycott the championship. This powerful act of protest against certain policies and decisions surrounding the tournament resonated deeply within the sporting community. The photograph exudes both tension and determination as Ashe meticulously ticks off each player's name on the list. The intensity is palpable, symbolizing not only their commitment to standing up for what they believe in but also their solidarity with one another. During this era of social change and activism in sports, where athletes were increasingly using their platforms to advocate for justice and equality, this particular boycott made waves throughout the tennis world. It serves as a reminder that even within seemingly apolitical realms like sports, individuals can come together to challenge systems that they perceive as unjust. Monte Fresco's expertly captured moment freezes time and allows us to reflect upon this pivotal event in tennis history. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded of how sport has always been intertwined with broader societal issues – serving as a catalyst for change and unity among its top players.
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