Akron Pennsylvania Lancaster County Women Baseball Players 1910 Real Photo Postcard

Women's baseball emerged prominently in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with teams often forming within cities, schools, or industrial leagues across the United States. This image, featuring two female athletes, one wearing an AKRON uniform, indicates a team from Akron, Ohio, a burgeoning industrial city during this era. Their attire, notably the quilted knickerbockers, highlights the practical adaptations made for female players, offering both protection and adherence to contemporary sportswear norms.