Fencing class at Caroline Leonetti's, 1948

6 images. Fencing class at Caroline Leonetti's, 22 October 1948. Aldo Nadi, Master.; 5Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Jensen. Assignment: Caroline Leonetti School of Charm fencing class and individuals. 14: Paulena Carter (black pants); Jan York (white pants). 13: Jan York (white) US Olympic team member; Aldo Nadi, fencing instructor. 19-20: Fencing class & Aldo Nadi, instructor".; Supplementary material reads: "Frank Menke's American Encyclopedia of Sports writes: 'Aldo Nadi is the greatest fencer of modern times'. The legend under his picture in the 1947 Encyclopedia Britannica reads: 'Aldo Nadi, one of the greatest swordsmen of all time'. An editorial in the sports pages of The New York Herald Tribune read: 'Aldo Nadi stands out above the fencers of the world as Bill Tilden once ruled tennis. His position at the top has never been questioned, for he is a man whose skill makes him invincible and whose method is perfection. Many believe him to be the greatest fencer who ever lived'".