Harold Abrahams
(1899-1978), Sprinter; OlympianHarold Maurice Abrahams
Sitter in 5 portraits
Won gold in the 100 metres sprint at the 1924 Paris Olympics. This is depicted in the Academy Award winning film Chariots of Fire (1981). He also won silver in the men's 4 x 100 metres relay at the same games. His older brother Sidney was also an Olympic athlete and competed in the 1912 Stockholm games.
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate glass copy negative, 1948 (1930s)
NPG x91465
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate glass copy negative, 1948 (1930s)
NPG x21178
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate glass negative, 1950
NPG x99350
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate glass negative, 1950
NPG x99351
issued by Gallaher Ltd
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1936
NPG D48969
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