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10 Scarce 19th Century Tennis Tin Types.
Lot 60. 10 Scarce 19th Century Tennis Tin Types. Tennis emerged as a popular sport in the second half of the 19th century, and tennis-related images from the period are scarce. These tin types appear to be from the 1880s-90s. Photos include a group of three boys, a group of three men, two couples, two pairs of women, one single female and three mixed groups. Each photo shows at least one racquet, and some, as many as four. Two photos show balls as well. Seven images show clipped corners, common among early photographers for easier insertion into frames. Two have small imperfections that affect images. The photos generally are bold with strong contrast. These tin types are 1/6 plate-sized (2 ½” x 3 ½”). Fantastic collection that includes at least three different models of early racquets.
Winning Bid $440.
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