JUMP… - Lot 270

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90 - 130 EUR
JUMP… - Lot 270
JUMP… E. J. Aman of Washington, a female athlete, jumping over a Harley-Davidson motorcycle (riden by a police officer), 1920s. Photograph, vintage silver print, captioned (label) and stamped on the back. 18 x 13 cm including white borders. Corner tips have been handled. Note: This photograph, taken in the 1920s, captures American athlete E. J. Aman, originally from Washington, performing a spectacular jump over a Harley-Davidson motorcycle ridden by a police officer. At a time when athletic demonstrations and public exhibitions were enjoying great popular success, this type of performance highlighted the agility, physical power, and spirit of adventure that characterized athletic spectacles of the interwar period. The presence of a female athlete in such a daring feat is particularly noteworthy, reflecting the growing visibility of women in sports competitions and exhibitions in the early 20th century. The Harley-Davidson motorcycle, already an iconic symbol of American police forces, adds to the spectacular nature of the scene. This vintage photograph is thus a valuable document on the history of sports, popular leisure activities, and women’s empowerment through athletic pursuits.
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