Silver Gelatin Press Photo of Women's Lacrosse Team in Action, 1920s
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Silver gelatin press photo of women's lacrosse team. Los Angeles. C. 1920s. Measures 8 x 10 inches. Photo shows three female players, one fielding the ball with her stick, the other two rushing to intercept her, a male referee caught between them only partially visible. Verso reads "The Hurons of Pasadena fall before the Iroquois of Los Angeles in opening game of ladies La Cross league of California....Referee Eddie Hume is taking an awful chance in this mixup-but he escaped unhurt." Photo by Kadel and Herbert, New York. Verso stamped by central press association. Lacrosse was a Native American game first adopted by French Jesuit missionaries. The first women's teams were established in the 1920s elevating the American version of the game from one of brute strength to skill. Small tear to bottom of photo does not affect the image. Good condition.Item #18131
Price: $125.00
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