Monaco Women's Olympiad Regent St Polytechnic Gymnasts 1921 Real Photo Postcard

The early to mid-20th century marked a significant period for the development of physical education and organized sports for women, particularly within school and club settings. Gymnastics, often influenced by European systems, became a core component, emphasizing discipline, strength, and coordination. The attire seen, typically dark tunics or dresses over blouses and stockings, was standard for female athletes of the era, balancing functional movement with prevailing societal norms of modesty.