Sports Illustrated The Hamptons Surfcasting, Tennis, Woman August, 1955.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)
Title: Toni Frissell's Tennis Players in The Hamptons
Date: 1930s-1940s (exact date not specified)
Keywords: Toni Frissell, Sports Illustrated, The Hamptons, tennis, Long Island.
Description:
Toni Frissell was an American photographer known for capturing portraits of celebrities and athletes. This photograph features tennis players at The Hamptons in Long Island.
Note: Additional information about the collection can be found online at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/coll.090
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![The image depicts a scene at The Hamptons on Long Island, with people gathered to watch tennis players. In the foreground, there is a woman wearing sunglasses and sitting in a chair next to a young boy who appears somewhat disinterested. Behind them, other spectators can be seen seated or standing around a grassy field where some individuals are playing tennis. One person stands out as they hold what seems to be a lawn mower over their shoulder while walking away from the camera. Another individual is wearing colorful clothing and carrying a bag with bright colors in contrast to others dressed more casually.
The photograph was taken by Toni Frissell, an American photographer known for her work capturing images of celebrities and athletes. This particular image showcases tennis players at The Hamptons during what appears to be either the 1930s or 1940s but without a specified exact date. It is part of Sports Illustrated's collection related to activities in The Hamptons, including sports like surfing and tennis as well as other leisurely pursuits.
Additional information about Toni Frissell can be found online through various sources such as the Library of Congress (hence "https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/coll.090") and a collection by Tony Frissell on images.loener.nl, providing access to more examples from her work during that period.
In summary, this photograph captures an intimate moment at The Hamptons where people gath [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/019/267/528/767/126/original/70e69b569b7e0dd3.jpeg "The image depicts a scene at The Hamptons on Long Island, with people gathered to watch tennis players. In the foreground, there is a woman wearing sunglasses and sitting in a chair next to a young boy who appears somewhat disinterested. Behind them, other spectators can be seen seated or standing around a grassy field where some individuals are playing tennis. One person stands out as they hold what seems to be a lawn mower over their shoulder while walking away from the camera. Another individual is wearing colorful clothing and carrying a bag with bright colors in contrast to others dressed more casually.
The photograph was taken by Toni Frissell, an American photographer known for her work capturing images of celebrities and athletes. This particular image showcases tennis players at The Hamptons during what appears to be either the 1930s or 1940s but without a specified exact date. It is part of Sports Illustrated's collection related to activities in The Hamptons, including sports like surfing and tennis as well as other leisurely pursuits.
Additional information about Toni Frissell can be found online through various sources such as the Library of Congress (hence \"https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/coll.090\") and a collection by Tony Frissell on images.loener.nl, providing access to more examples from her work during that period.
In summary, this photograph captures an intimate moment at The Hamptons where people gath [...]")
![The image features Mrs. Laurence Laird Davis, Jr., also known as Margot, in a casual beachside setting with fishing gear. She is seen standing ankle-deep in water wearing a strapless bikini and floppy straw hat adorned with pink flowers. The outfit consists of a blue skirt embellished with colorful motifs on the front panel. In her hands holds a wooden pole supporting an overturned net containing greenery, suggestive she was crabbing or collecting aquatic plants.
The surroundings indicate it's likely a coastal area during daytime under clear skies as evidenced by the bright sunlight and calm water reflecting light hues of blue and yellowish tint possibly due to shallow waters with sandy bottoms. In the background is another individual partially visible swimming in deeper parts of the body of water, implying an active beachgoer environment.
The photograph's inclusion within Sports Illustrated - The Hamptons suggests it was featured as part of a social or leisurely event related to Long Island’s Hamptons area during late 20th century. Given Margot is identified with prominent Lawrence family background and her status described in terms of being a socialite and philanthropist, the image portrays an affluent lifestyle associated with coastal living.
For reference regarding more detailed information about this photograph or Mrs. Laurence Laird Davis, Jr., one can explore external resources such as "Images by Tony Frissell" [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/973/917/964/804/166/original/ecb44a74ec66376e.jpeg "The image features Mrs. Laurence Laird Davis, Jr., also known as Margot, in a casual beachside setting with fishing gear. She is seen standing ankle-deep in water wearing a strapless bikini and floppy straw hat adorned with pink flowers. The outfit consists of a blue skirt embellished with colorful motifs on the front panel. In her hands holds a wooden pole supporting an overturned net containing greenery, suggestive she was crabbing or collecting aquatic plants.
The surroundings indicate it's likely a coastal area during daytime under clear skies as evidenced by the bright sunlight and calm water reflecting light hues of blue and yellowish tint possibly due to shallow waters with sandy bottoms. In the background is another individual partially visible swimming in deeper parts of the body of water, implying an active beachgoer environment.
The photograph's inclusion within Sports Illustrated - The Hamptons suggests it was featured as part of a social or leisurely event related to Long Island’s Hamptons area during late 20th century. Given Margot is identified with prominent Lawrence family background and her status described in terms of being a socialite and philanthropist, the image portrays an affluent lifestyle associated with coastal living.
For reference regarding more detailed information about this photograph or Mrs. Laurence Laird Davis, Jr., one can explore external resources such as \"Images by Tony Frissell\" [...]")
