Ferdinand Gruhn and George Hackenschmidt performing a wrestling move. Process print, 19--.

Date:
[between 1900 and 1999?]
Reference:
2046761i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
  • Pictures
  • Online

Collection contents

Available online

view Ferdinand Gruhn and George Hackenschmidt performing a wrestling move. Process print, 19--.

Contains: 2 images

View

In copyright

It is possible this item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You may be able to use this digital item under a copyright exception, otherwise you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). These may be identified elsewhere in the catalogue record. Read more about copyright.

Read further guidance on copyright exceptions in the UK.

Credit

Ferdinand Gruhn and George Hackenschmidt performing a wrestling move. Process print, 19--. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Description

Photograph of two wrestlers engaged in a neck twist, half nelson and heave combined, wearing dark briefs and socks.

Publication/Creation

[Place of publication not identified] : Rotary photo E.C., [between 1900 and 1999?]

Physical description

1 print : process print ; 13.7 x 8.6 cm.

Series

Contributors

Lettering

F. Gruhn and G. Hackenschmidt. VIII. Neck twist, half nelson and heave combined.

Notes

This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "Ernest Gruhn and George Hackenschmidt, both famous professional wrestlers demonstrate a wrestling hold. This form of wrestling is still known as 'Graeco-Roman' as it was introduced in the Olympic Games of 1896."

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2046761i

Type/Technique

Languages

Subjects

Where to find it

  • Unlabelled photograph album

    LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores

Permanent link