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Mixed game of tennis

Description

A boy and a girl play a game of tennis doubles with a woman and young man on a fenced grass court on the grounds of a country estate or mansion, which can be seen in the background. Two young women and a dog watch the game at courtside. Five tents are set up next to the court.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tents (portable buildings)
courts (built works)
youth
spectators (event observers)
rackets (sports equipment)
court games
tennis
pets
sports
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Additional Identification Number

DigitalID 000072
AccessID 97
Other identifier HNEDID-000072

Physical Description

1 photograph

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.02.3000.0100.003

Date Notes

1890s-1920s

Places

New England (United States) [general region]

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co. (photographer)

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Subjects

grass courts
outdoor recreation
physical fitness
sports & leisure
tennis -- doubles
tennis courts
tennis players
dogs (animals)

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Large - Subjects - Games and Sports

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