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Gym shorts

Women's League of Health and Beauty ()

Women's League of Health and Beauty (WLHB) gym shorts, 1950s. Worn by Thelma O'Donavan of Whitchurch, Cardiff. The WLHB was a fitness movement established in the 1930s by Mary Bagot Stack.

Black gym shorts made from a shiny synthetic fabric. Constructed from two front sections, two back sections (each with waist darts) and a small double layer gusset. Rear waist and leg holes are elasticated. Double turnback at front waist. Leg holes reinforced from inside with black cotton bias tape. Fastened on the left side with four metal hook and eye fasteners. The side opening extends down to the elastic surrounding the leg hole.

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F2018.26.2

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: O'Donavan, Thelma
Association Type: Wear
Date: 1950s
Place: Caerdydd | Cardiff
Associated Person/Body: Women's League of Health and Beauty
Association Type: Issued
Date: 1950s

Creation/Production

Women's League of Health and Beauty
Period: 1950s

Acquisition

Collected Officially

Measurements

Height (cm): 34
Width (cm): 42

Material

Synthetic (fabric)
Rubber (other)

Location

In store
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