P90.88.3

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Sporting Life_03 Left to right P90.88.3 (gym suit), P90.84.2 (red gym suit), P90.31.5 (scarf wall), P92.25.3 (denim ensemble), 72.61.60 (ensemble), 88.133.60 (scarf wall), 86.130.115 (sweatshirt and pants), 85.196.10 (gym top and tights), 2012.14.1 (grey and black dress), 2003.61.2 and 2003.61.3 (leotard and skirt), 2003.61.8 (catsuit), 2007.56.36 (black jumpsuit) 86.21.48, 2005.49.2, 2002.24.8 (shoes case), 96.114.1 (textile wall)

Sporting Life_39 Left to right P90.88.3 (ensemble), P90.84.2 (gym suit), P90.31.5 (scarf wall)

Object: Gym suit

Brand: Shipmate

Date: c. 1922

Medium: Cotton, wool, and silk

Country: USA

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: P90.88.3

DescriptionGym top: white cotton twill; sailor collar; two button cuff long sleeve; left chest patch pocket. Scarf: black silk triangle. Bloomers: black wool twill; left side button placket. Pair of hose: black cotton jersey. Pair of shoes: hightop; white canvas; 10 eyelet lacing.

Label Text:The sailor-style gym suit was commonly worn during the 1910s and 1920s. Sometimes referred to as “middy,” it has the familiar bloomer trouser, but is worn with a looser, unbelted cotton blouse. Cotton is known for its absorbency and soft feel against the skin, and was no doubt a welcome change from the heavier wools worn by many athletes and schoolgirls in previous years.

In Collection(s)

1920s

Exhibitions:

Sporting Life