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Although women still wore corsets and long, heavy skirts, and men high collars and ties while exercising, participation in sport increased dramatically from the 1890s. The popularity of tennis, golf and cycling led to the introduction of more comfortable clothing for both men and women. For example, until the introduction by British company Burbury of their special golfing jacket with its "pivot" sleeves, women were forced to play on cutdown courses because their tight coats hampered their swing.

[Detail] Tennis Suit
Reproduced from Anthony Hordern
and Sons
[catalogue]
Sydney; Anthony Hordern and Sons, July 1907

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