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Cricket, Football, Golf & Sporting Memorabilia

‘Mr. Jenneson Taylor’s XI v. Mr. H.D.G. Leveson Gower’s XI’ 1931. Original mono photograph of the teams seated and standing in rows wearing cricket attire and assorted blazers in front of the pavilion with spectators seated behind. The match was played 13th May 1931 to mark the opening of the new pavilion at Ashbrooke, Sunderland. The teams featured notable players including Percy Chapman, Wally Hammond, R.E.S. Wyatt, K.S. Duleepsinhji, A.H.H. Gilligan, Frank Woolley, Les Ames, Maurice Tate etc. The result of the match is not known. The photograph measures 9.5”x6.5”, laid to official photographer’s mount with printed title and players’ names to mount borders. The mount trimmed, overall 11.75”x8”. Photographer unknown. Minor wear to the mount, the photograph in very good condition. A nice image.