Players Collection (page 14)

Medal Day at Blackheath, illustration from the Daily News, 1874 (litho)
DIS101046 Medal Day at Blackheath, illustration from the Daily News, 1874 (litho) by Taylor, R. and E. (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Baseball in the United States Date: 1929

Cricket team in blazers by Fougasse
" This is the photograph of our cricket eleven, but I cannot think it really - does us justice." A cricket team suddenly look very different when a colour image reveals the rainbow spectrum

Elinor Glyn and Gloria Swanson
Writer, scriptwriter and journalist Elinor Glyn (right) pictured with actress Gloria Swanson at the West Coast studios of the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation at the time Glyn had written a

Organ, 1625 (mixed media) (see 211867)
BAL211866 Organ, 1625 (mixed media) (see 211867) by Heller, Ruprecht (fl.1526); Freising, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Whist Party (colour litho)
STC188392 The Whist Party (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Partie de Whist a Quatre Sous; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Game of Chess, published by H. Humphrey, London (coloured etching)
STC188369 Game of Chess, published by H. Humphrey, London (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Backgammon Player, 1862 (w / c & bodycolour on paper laid on canvas)
BIR185896 The Backgammon Player, 1862 (w/c & bodycolour on paper laid on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 22.2x35 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Rule VIII: Unless with the opponents consent a ball in play shall not be moved
STC193222 Rule VIII: Unless with the opponents consent a ball in play shall not be moved... from Rules of Golf, published c.1905 (colour litho) by Crombie

Golfing (chromolitho)
PER190940 Golfing (chromolitho) by Clapsaddle, Ellen Hattie (1863/65-1934); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A Tottenham Corner at the County Goal, 1899 (b / w photo)
ILN222182 A Tottenham Corner at the County Goal, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Aston Villa and Everton playing the final of the Association Cup, 1897 (b / w photo)
ILN222180 Aston Villa and Everton playing the final of the Association Cup, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

English International Football Team, 2nd January 1892 (b / w photo)
ILN222176 English International Football Team, 2nd January 1892 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Mirror case depicting a game of chess, c. 1300 (ivory)
XIR232871 Mirror case depicting a game of chess, c.1300 (ivory) by French School, (14th century); diam: 11.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

A Game of Bourles in Flanders, 1911 (oil on canvas)
XCG223486 A Game of Bourles in Flanders, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); 114x169 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tourcoing, France; (add.info.: The Game of Bourles in Flanders; ); French

Sheet music cover for Croquet: Tempo Schottische by Lawreen and Davis
BAL2826 Sheet music cover for Croquet: Tempo Schottische by Lawreen and Davis, 1870 (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); All England Croquet Association, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Concert (oil on canvas)
SCP38615 The Concert (oil on canvas) by Falcone, Aniello (1607-56); 109x127 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

The Chess Game (oil on canvas)
488297 The Chess Game (oil on canvas) by Raschen, Henry (1854-1937); 89x122 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Boys playing dice - a modello (oil on canvas)
CH362853 Boys playing dice - a modello (oil on canvas) by Nunez de Villavicenzio, Pedro (1644-1700); 45.7x60.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Concert by a Portico, 1739 (oil on canvas)
CH402255 A Concert by a Portico, 1739 (oil on canvas) by Horemans, Peter Jacob (1700-76); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

The Game of Chess (oil)
CH19874 The Game of Chess (oil) by Ricci, Arturo (1854-1919); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Basque sport of pelota being played at Olympia, London (litho)
6014078 The Basque sport of pelota being played at Olympia, London (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: The End of the Cricket Season - scene in the pavilion at Lords Cricket Ground (engraving)
6035015 Punch cartoon: The End of the Cricket Season - scene in the pavilion at Lords Cricket Ground (engraving) by Furniss

Man caddying for a woman on the golf course (litho)
6001482 Man caddying for a woman on the golf course (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man caddying for a woman on the golf course)

Couple in a romantic embrace in a bunker at the golf course (litho)
6001454 Couple in a romantic embrace in a bunker at the golf course (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

C M Wells, Middlesex Rugby Player
Cyril Mowbray Wells (1871-1963), Middlesex Rugby Player and first-class cricketer. circa 1900s

Tatler cover - Eileen Bennett, tennis player, Madame Yevonde
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of British player Eileen Bennett (Mrs Fearnley Whittingstall), who won six Grand Slam titles between 1927 and 1931. 1930

Starting an attack, England v. Wales at Twickenham, 1931
Starting an attack, an impression of an England versus Wales match at Twickenhan by Coller. Date: 1931

Australian rugby team arriving in UK at Plymouth, 1908
Dr. Herbert Paddy Moran, captain of the Australian rugby team arriving at Plymouth for a rugby union tour at club and national level on 19 September 1908. Date: 1908

Gloria, 1884 (gouache over graphite)
5672892 Gloria, 1884 (gouache over graphite) by Dewing, Thomas Wilmer (1851-1938); 30.8 x 27.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; American, out of copyright

An organist and a horn player entertain at a Gladiator match (mosaic)
BAL211855 An organist and a horn player entertain at a Gladiator match (mosaic) by Roman; Museum fur Vor und Fruhgeschichte, Saarbrucken

Fair with a Theatrical Presentation, c. 1600 (oil on panel) (detail)
PWI127300 Fair with a Theatrical Presentation, c.1600 (oil on panel) (detail) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 111x164.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Chinese altar cloth (textile)
LIT389561 Chinese altar cloth (textile) by Chinese School; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Chinese, out of copyright

Relief of polo players, My Son style (stone)
LIT372819 Relief of polo players, My Son style (stone) by Cham School, (10th Century); Cham Museum, Danang, Vietnam; (add.info)

Miss Irene Vanbrugh as Sophie Fullgarney
LLM459733 Miss Irene Vanbrugh as Sophie Fullgarney by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Irene Vanbrugh as Sophie Fullgarney)

Mr. Lewis Waller and Mr. Mckinnel
LLM459728 Mr. Lewis Waller and Mr. Mckinnel by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr. Lewis Waller and Mr. Mckinnel)

Miss Marie Tempest
LLM459727 Miss Marie Tempest by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Marie Tempest. Illustration for Celebrities of the Stage edited by Boyle Lawrence (Geroge Newnes)

Miss Ella Snyder
LLM459725 Miss Ella Snyder by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ella Snyder. Illustration for Celebrities of the Stage edited by Boyle Lawrence (Geroge Newnes)

Mr. Arthur Bourchier
LLM459710 Mr. Arthur Bourchier by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr. Arthur Bourchier. Illustration for Celebrities of the Stage edited by Boyle Lawrence (Geroge Newnes)

Miss Evelyn Millard
LLM459701 Miss Evelyn Millard by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Evelyn Millard. Illustration for Celebrities of the Stage edited by Boyle Lawrence (Geroge Newnes)

Mr. Forbes Robertson
LLM459695 Mr. Forbes Robertson by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr. Forbes Robertson. Illustration for Celebrities of the Stage edited by Boyle Lawrence (Geroge Newnes)

Native Princes Band, Java, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498530 Native Princes Band, Java, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indonesia.); out of copyright

Rule XVI: When ye balls lie within six inches of each other
STC193226 Rule XVI: When ye balls lie within six inches of each other...(the distance to be measured from their nearest points), from Rules of Golf, published c.1905 (colour litho) by Crombie

Rule VII: A ball must be played wherever it lies... from Rules of Golf
STC193221 Rule VII: A ball must be played wherever it lies... from Rules of Golf, published c.1905 (colour litho) by Crombie, Charles (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art sure, Timothy)

The Two Violinists (oil on canvas)
XIR202021 The Two Violinists (oil on canvas) by Aman-Jean, Edmond-Francois (1858-1936); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; (add.info)

Winter Sports Supplement - curling in the Alps
The ancient Scottish game of curling at Chateau D Oex in the Alps, 1924. Date: 1924

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"Unleashing their talent on the green baize, famous snooker players make every shot count. " "Anne Boleyn and her fellow players engage in a thrilling game of 23, defying societal norms. " "The Triumph Renown motor car advertisement captures the essence of elegance and style that only true they are appreciate. " "A dandelion's unexpected discovery on Centre Court adds a touch of whimsy to the intense battles fought by skilled tennis players. " "In 1903, a game of bowls showcased Britain's passion for sportsmanship as players competed with grace and precision. " "Dulwich Hamlet FC football team of 1936 exemplifies camaraderie among dedicated players striving for victory on the pitch. " "With Richard III leading his troupe, these talented actors captivate audiences with their performances as true masters of their craft. " "Chelsea Football Club in 1905 marked the beginning of an illustrious journey for this iconic team and its legendary group of players. "Assembled together in one picture, English football players epitomize teamwork and dedication towards achieving greatness on the field. " "The Royal Aberdeen Golf Club immortalized by Mel showcases breathtaking landscapes where skilled golfers transform into avid nature lovers and passionate competitors alike. " "Sussex vs. Kent c. 1840 portrays an enthralling cricket match between two rival teams, each player displaying unwavering determination to claim victory. " "In action against England, Viv Richards demonstrates his unparalleled skill as he dominates the cricket field - truly a force to be reckoned with.