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Pam Am Games 2015, Vintage Pattern Edition: Gymnastics
This week I’m looking at vintage patterns showing sports of the Pan Am Games. (See the first post here.) Today: a pattern for gymnastics. Rhythmic gymnastics. This early 1930s gym and dance costume was available in misses’ and juniors’ sizes. The costume includes a long-sleeved or sleeveless blouse with elasticized lower edge and two styles…
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Pan Am Games 2015 – Vintage Pattern Edition
This week the Pan Am Games continue in Toronto. In honour of the Games, here’s a look at vintage patterns and illustrations showing women’s sports. First up: Pan Am sports that have already concluded for 2015. Archery. From a 1933 issue of McCall’s magazine, this archery scene was illustrated by Jean des Vignes: Golf. Ben-Hur…
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