Suzanne Lenglen, Professional, October 1926

Suzanne Lenglen was born on May 24, 1899, near Paris, France. Overcoming childhood illness, she became a champion tennis player. Lenglen won 31 championship titles between 1914 and 1926. Chief among her titles were the Wimbledon singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. She also earned gold medals at the 1920 Olympics. A flamboyant trendsetter, Lenglen is largely credited as the first female tennis celebrity. She died in 1938.

Mother, Wife and Sweetheart watching Boys of the 7th Regiment as they marched away to war, 1917

Frank Eugene: Miss Ide, 1890-1903

Frank Eugene: Gustel Königer, 1909

Frank Eugene: Summer, 1898

Frank Eugene: Miss Gladys Lawrence - The Seashell, 1910-13

Frank Eugene: Fritzi von Derra - The Greek Dancer, 1900s

Frank Eugene: The Pearl Necklace, 1900s

Frank Eugene: Menuet, 1900

Weegee: After the Opera… At Sammy’s Night Club on the Bowery, 1930s