Raquet Collection

Martina Navratilova during her Ladies Singles Final against Steffi Graf in 1988. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova

Tatler cover - Gabrielle Chanel & Alain Gerbault
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a snapshot taken at Eaton Hall, Cheshire seat of the Duke of Westminster, where Alain Gerbault, captain of the Firecrest and French lawn tennis star, was staying

1960s tennis fashion
Frilly panties by Teddy Tinling, as worn by tennis players in the 1960s. Worn with a navy banded white cardigan by Maxine Leighton

A Royal Game of Tennis in the Jeu de Paume, Versailles, published by Charles Hulpeau
XJF132945 A Royal Game of Tennis in the Jeu de Paume, Versailles, published by Charles Hulpeau (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Bystander cover, Summer Number 1935
Gloriously colourful front cover of The Bystanders Summer Number featuring an athletic lady tennis playing enjoying a match on a suburban court

Old-fashioned male tennis player
Carola Kayen-Mouthaan

Fred Perry competing at Wimbledon Centre Court in the The 1933 International Lawn Tennis Challenge Final. The tournament is now known as The Davis Cup

Steffi Graf pictured in action in the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final on 2nd July 1988. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova

Game! Set! Match!
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Dan Lin V Peter Hoeeg Gade China V Denmark Mens Singles Badminton Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 14 August 2008 Date: 14 August 2008

Emms, Robertson, Lee & Lee Great Britain V Korea Mixed Doubles Badminton Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 14 August 2008 Date: 14 August 2008

Peter Hoeeg Gade Denmark Mens Singles Badminton Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 14 August 2008 Date: 14 August 2008

Hyojung Lee & Yongdae Lee Korea Mixed Doubles Badminton Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 14 August 2008 Date: 14 August 2008

Preparing To Serve Olympic Badminton Badminton Final Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

Rasmussen, Olsen V Robertson and Gail Emms Olympic Mixed Doubles Badminton Olympic Badminton Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Gail Emms Olympic Mixed Doubles Badminton Olympic Badminton Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Gail Emms & Nathan Robertson
Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson Olympic Mixed Doubles Badminton Olympic Badminton Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Dunlop Tennis Raquet And Ball The Wimbledon Championships 2012 The Wimbledon Championships 2012 The All England Tennis Club, Wimbledon, London, England 26 June 2012 THE ALL ENGLAND TENNIS CLUB

Head Tennis Raquet Wimbledon Championship 2011 Wimbledon Championships 2011 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon, England 22 June 2011 Date: 22 June 2011

Boy With Large Raquet Benson & Hedges International 12 November 1981 Date: 12 November 1981

Tennis player
Yifan Wu

Comic postcard, Family arriving on the beach
Comic postcard, Family of five, plus a dog, arriving on the beach Date: 20th century

Sporting girls
insertcaption Date: circa 1920s

Tennis Racquets and Billiard Cues, from the Encyclopedia
STC172925 Tennis Racquets and Billiard Cues, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84), engraved by Robert Benard (b.1734), published c.1770 (engraving) by Lucotte

Early battledore racket, c. 1825 (ash, calf skin & gut stringing) (see also 955231-3)
955230 Early battledore racket, c.1825 (ash, calf skin & gut stringing) (see also 955231-3) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Real tennis and the construction of racquets, from the Encyclopedia
STC172901 Real tennis and the construction of racquets, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84), engraved by Robert Benard (b.1734), published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Butterfly collector tools, 19th century. Butterfly net, raquet nets, pincers, pins, etc. Handcoloured lithograph from Musee du Naturaliste dedie a la Jeunesse, Histoire des Papillons

Playing tennis (colour litho)
PER230615 Playing tennis (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La longue paume des Champs Elises; Champs Elysees; ); French, out of copyright

Early battledore racket, c. 1825 (ash, calf skin & gut stringing) (see also 955230-3)
955232 Early battledore racket, c.1825 (ash, calf skin & gut stringing) (see also 955230-3) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peasant Girl with Hat in a Landscape, 1840 (oil on panel)
BRN158904 Peasant Girl with Hat in a Landscape, 1840 (oil on panel) by French School, (19th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French

Early battledore racket, c. 1825 (ash, calf skin & gut stringing) (see also 955230-2)
955233 Early battledore racket, c.1825 (ash, calf skin & gut stringing) (see also 955230-2) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Badminton Players
GG22929 Badminton Players by Hennings, Johan Friedrich (1838-99); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Early battledore racket, c. 1825 (ash, calf skin & gut stringing) (see also 955230-3)
955231 Early battledore racket, c.1825 (ash, calf skin & gut stringing) (see also 955230-3) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Unlikely #71
Mister Solo

Eye Ball
Rob Li

ready to strike
Yun Wang

Steffi Graf pictured at the net shaking the hand of Martina Navratilova who she has just beaten. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova

Winner Steffi Graf pictured right and Martina Navratilova, left holding her runners up plate. Steffi is talking with Alan Mills, Wimbledon Referee

Steffi Graf pictured holding her winners trophy, and Martina Navratilova with her runners up trophy. Between them is Alan Mills, The Wimbledon Referee

Martina Navratilova seated during a break at the Wimbledon final against Steffi Graf. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova

Steffi Graf pictured with a winning wave to the crowd as she walks off after the match. Left is Martina Navratilova who is runner up today Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina

Steffi Graf pictured. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova, to win the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final on 2nd July 1988

Steffi Graf pictured as she celebrates her first Wimbledon Ladies Final win. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova

Steffi Graf pictured with her trophy, the Venus Rosewater Dish. Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova, to win the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final on 2nd July 1988

Fashion - Shorts: White Satiny shorts at £6 from Adidas;C&A singlet for £4
Fashion - Shorts: White Satiny shorts at £ 6 from Adidas; C&A singlet for £ 4. May 1982 P017881

Costume of Madame Raquet, merveilleuse in the martyr style.. Costume of Madame Raquet, merveilleuse in the martyr style. She wears a round English hat in beaver skin

Champions Dress PLA01_01_021
Edgbaston Priory Club, Sir Harrys Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham. The tennis dress worn by Ann Jones, Wimbledon champion in 1969, on display at the Edgbaston Priory Club

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Game, Set, Match! Exploring the Timeless Elegance of Raquet: From Tatler covers featuring Gabrielle Chanel & Alain Gerbault to the 1960s tennis fashion and a Royal Game of Tennis in Versailles. Dive into the rich history of this beloved sport with Charles Hulpeau's iconic publication. Bystander's Summer Number 1935 cover takes us back to an era when raquets ruled the courts. Witness the grace and skill of old-fashioned male tennis players like never before. Helen Jacobs' remarkable talent shines through as she dominates on center court at Wimbledon. Fred Perry's legendary presence captivates audiences during The 1933 International Lawn Tennis tournament. Fast forward to modern times with thrilling matches between Dan Lin and Peter Hoeeg Gade, showcasing their fierce determination and unmatched skills. Join Emms, Robertson, Lee & Lee as they redefine teamwork in doubles matches that leave spectators breathless. Finally, witness the brilliance of Peter Hoeeg Gade alongside Hyojung Lee & Yongdae Lee as they push boundaries and set new standards for excellence in raquet sports.