Two unidentified women (one w/ tennis racquet), undated

Source
Mabel Vernon Alford Collection
Creator
Unknown
Title
Two unidentified women (one w/ tennis racquet), undated
Date
c. 1920s
Description
Two African American women stand outdoors beside a tennis racket, dressed in fashionable light-colored dresses and accessories, likely dating to the 1920s. Their poised stance, stylish presentation, and relaxed companionship capture a moment of leisure, confidence, and everyday elegance. The photograph reflects the quiet beauty of Black social life and the importance of recreation, friendship, and self-expression during the early twentieth century.
Type
Still Image
Subject
African American women—1920-1930
African American social life and customs
Women tennis players
Fashion—1920-1930
Leisure—United States
Portrait photography
Black femininity
Softness and resilience
Format
2× 4 inch black-and-white photographic print.
Rights
This image is made available for research and educational use. Reproduction or publication requires permission from the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History.
Rights Holder
Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Fulton County Library System
Item sets
Softness & Strength
Media
Two unidentified women (one w/ tennis racquet), undated [c. 1920s]

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1920s African American Women Women in Sports Softness Tennis

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