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Italian Fencing Team at the 1932 Olympic Games
A group picture of the Italian fencing delegation in uniform, presumably at the competition grounds for the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles some days before the start of the games. That year, the Italian delegation still obtained eight medals (two…
Italian Fencing in Paris
Illustrated article on the reception of Italian fencing and Italian fencing masters in France. Also provides commentary on the state of fencing and the rivalry between the Italian and French School.
Tags: Accademia Navale, Agesilao Greco, Auguste, Baron d'Ezpeleta, Baron de San Malato, Camille Prévost, Cantagalli, Cercle de l'Union Artistique, Chevilliard, Contre-de-Quarte, Corthey, Dollfus, Greco, Guasti, L'Illustration, Le Figaro, Livorno, Masaniello Parise, Mérignac, Peccoraro, Pessina, Pini, Reszké, Rossi, Ruë, rue Saint-Marc, Salle Herz, Société d'Encouragement
Italian Fencing - Pini and Juan Bay in Paris
An article on Maestro Pini's visit to Paris and an interview with his student, Juan Bay.
Irene Camber and Karen Lachmann Fence in the Semi-Finals
Irene Camber-Corno of Italy (left) and Karen Lachmann of Denmark (right) fencing in the semi-finals at the 1948 Olympic Games in Wembley.
Caption on reverse:
"The Semi Finals of the Foil (Individual) Ladies, at the Palace of Engineering,…
Caption on reverse:
"The Semi Finals of the Foil (Individual) Ladies, at the Palace of Engineering,…
International Fencers Supply Price List
Seasonal school and club price list for International Fencers Supply, Inc.
Interior the Haus des Deutschen Sports
Interior view of the Haus des Deutschen Sports in Berlin during the men's team foil event of the 1936 Olympic Games. Though three pistes can be seen in the photo, the caption on the reverse indicates a total of four pistes were in use during this…
Intérieur d'un Atelier (The Studio of Horace Vernet)
Aquatint of an original painting by Horace Vernet depicting his studio with individuals fencing, boxing, painting, and playing music.
Tags: Boxing, Figure 8 Guard, Foil Fencing, Painting
Inside a Salle d'Armes at Joinville
Postcard with photograph of fencers receiving instruction inside a Salle d’armes at Ecole Normale Militaire de Gymnastique et d'Escrime.
Infantry Fencing School Postcard
French postcard depicting a fencing school, likely École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr due to the "Infanterie" title and the uniforms worn by two of the men in the image, particularly the red pants which were worn by students and graduates of…
Ildikó Ujlaky and Lyudmila Shishova at the 1964 Olympic Fencing Finals
Ildikó Ujlaky of Hungary (left) and Lyudmila Shishova of Russia (right) engaged in a match during the women's team fencing finals at the 1964 Olympics.
Hungarian Fencer Ödön Tersztyánszky at 1928 Olympics
Hungarian Fencer Ödön Tersztyánszky at the 1928 Olympics. Won Gold in Men's Sabre.
Stamps on back of photo address payment for media reprinting or reuse of photograph in different countries/regions.
Stamps on back of photo address payment for media reprinting or reuse of photograph in different countries/regions.
Hugo Castello Wins Individual Foil Honors
Profile photograph of Hugo Castello after winning Individual Foil Honors representing New York University in the Intercollegiate Fencing Association Championship held at the Hotel Commodore, New York City.
Caption on reverse:
"CAPTURES INDIVIDUAL…
Caption on reverse:
"CAPTURES INDIVIDUAL…
Horstmann Fencing Goods Catalogue
Fencing equipment catalogue for the Horstmann Uniform Company, located in Philadelphia, Lyons, and Paris. Catalogue numbered "25B" and features descriptions and illustrations of fencing foils, epees, sabres, and masks.
Helene Mayer Warming Up for Foils Tournament
Helene Mayer, shown facing the camera, engaged mid-warm up with Dorothy Locke before the Women's Senior Fencing Championship Tournament in New York.
Helen Mayer Lunging
Helen Mayer, a 16 year old from Germany, pictured lunging at Bertrand's Academy.
Caption on reverse:
London.....Photo shows fraulein Helen Mayer, a German Girl, of sixteen years, who is rapidly making a name for herself by her fencing skill in…
Caption on reverse:
London.....Photo shows fraulein Helen Mayer, a German Girl, of sixteen years, who is rapidly making a name for herself by her fencing skill in…
Hein defeats Simoncelli to Win Gold
Harald Hein (Germany) jumps in the air letting his foil go after scoring the winning point for his team, earning them a Gold medal. Hein defeated Stefano Simoncelli (Italy) who is seen pleading with the judge that the winning point was wrongly…
Haß and Kellner Fencing Foil
Hedwig Wilhelmine Haß (Germany) and Thea Kellner (Romania) fencing in the womens individual foil event at the 1936 Olympic Games held inside the Haus des Deutschen Sports in Berlin.
Caption on reverse:
"Olympiade 1936!
In der Halle des…
Caption on reverse:
"Olympiade 1936!
In der Halle des…
Haro Oliva and Opponent at the 1948 Olympics
Antonio Haro Oliva (right) of Mexico just before his match with his opponent at the 1948 Olympics. The caption of this photo names Haro Oliva's opponent as "Docusen," but such an individual with that name did not compete that year.
Caption on…
Caption on…
Group Photo of British Fencers
A group photo of British Fencers for the 1948 Olympic Games.
Group Photo
Group photo, possibly related to the 1953 World Fencing Championship and possibly taken at Salle Bertrand in London.