This silk gymnastic costume from 1904 has long, voluminous bloomers. Judging from the stitching it was probably made at home or by a professional dressmaker.
  • Silk Gymnastic Costume This silk gymnastic costume from 1904 has long, voluminous bloomers. Judging from the stitching it was probably made at home or by a professional dressmaker.

This silk gymnastic costume from 1904 has long, voluminous bloomers. Judging from the stitching it was probably made at home or by a professional dressmaker.

From "Make it yourself": home sewing, gender, and culture, 1890-1930 by Sarah A. Gordon

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  • American: 1900-present
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