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