The History of Victorian Women in Sports | plus, cycling in a corset!

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Documents Victorian women's sports participation and the historical practicalities of period clothing. Teaches women's history and period material culture.

A 45-minute video from Kaz Rowe: “The History of Victorian Women in Sports | plus, cycling in a corset!”.

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