Monaco Women's Olympiad Mary Lines GB Sprint 1921 Real Photo Postcard

This postcard captures a female athlete representing Great Britain, likely at an athletics event during the early to mid-20th century. Her attire, featuring a simple t-shirt with a Union Jack bib and the number 8, alongside dark leggings or shorts, reflects the nascent stages of specialized sportswear for women. This period marked a significant expansion of opportunities for women in organized sports, moving beyond recreational pursuits into more formal competition, often within national or international club circuits.