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The Washington times. July 28, 1938, Page 5, col 4, with photo at top chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84026749/1938-07-28/ed-... has caption, "BLANCHE SATCHEL BAMBERGER To Divorce Broker RENO, Nev., July 28 (1.N.5.). Blanche Satchel, whose beauty was glorified by Ziegfeld in his “Follies of 1927,” admits she is in Reno to obtain a friendly divorce from a wealthy New York Stock Exchange broker, Max Bamberger. The former actress, whose name once was romantically linked with that of Col. Charles Lindbergh when the “Lone Eagle” was fancy free, said her action will be based entirely on the grounds of incompatibility. Bamberger, she said, preferred to live in the country, while she found happiness only in the city."

Good swing !!!

While not being urged to avoid competition, women had few opportunities to compete in sports in Australia until the 1880s. After that date, new sporting facilities were being built around the country and many new sports clubs were created.[1] One of the reasons women were encouraged to play croquet, tennis, and golf during the late 1800s was because it was seen as beneficial to their health. These sports were also seen as passive, non-aggressive, and non-threatening to the period's concepts of masculinity and femininity.[2] During the late 1800s and early 1900s, women were allowed to be members of golf clubs[3] but most women could not be because the game was too expensive to play. Women were also limited because of restrictions imposed upon them by the men who ran the clubs and courses. For example, at the Brisbane Golf Club in 1901, women were not allowed to become full members, only associate members, could not belong to any club committees and there were limited times when they could play.[2] Women were allowed to play and did in places such as Willowburn, Queensland. Like other sports of the time, women wore long-sleeved blouses and skirts that were ankle length. They also wore hats while they were playing. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_golf_in_Australia

Amazing picture. With the exposure times that were necessary in those days, how was this done? I suspect that in practice the swing was hanging straight down, vertical, and that the dress and her scarf were arranged in clever ways, in order to give this impression of movement. And that the background also was turned, accordingly. Extremely clever, extremely creative, and well thought out. Anybody that knows the details, and can confirm my theory? Alternatively, I realize I do not know all technical details about 1890 - photography, and did the technology at that time make possible action shots like this one? Brgds IH

Wonderful photo! Thanks for sharing.

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