Monaco Women's Olympiad British Athletics Team Group 1921 Real Photo Postcard

Women's basketball teams, such as the one pictured here, became increasingly prominent in the early 20th century as women gained greater access to organized sports across Europe and North America. This postcard, likely from the 1910s or 1920s, features a team in Monaco, a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera renowned for its picturesque setting and as a hub for leisure and culture. The athletic attire, typically dark pinnies worn over long-sleeved blouses, reflects the common designs for women's uniforms during this period, balancing comfort with prevailing social expectations of modesty.