EMI RUEBEN T Tong Sports attire reveals history of community THE TURN-OF-THE-CENTU- RY sporting costume that our mode} struggles ta get into is a far ery trom Jane Fonda's span- dex G-string leotard of the “SOs, By Lavne Christensen ween reirettaree erecta Fashion Reporter The heavy cotton twill is a reytila- tion khaki. Full, pleated bloomers are topped by a bowed and collared, long-sleeved blouse. Under that area high-collared digkey and a frilly “bust jmprover” Thick. black lights encase the legs. . Words like “revolutionary” and “adventurous” don’t immediately spring to mind. But according to Kerri Ward, that’s exactly what this getup from 1908 was, “Gymnasium — costum were somewhat liberating.’ insists Ward, cco-curator of the West) Vancouver Museum and Archives* current exhi- bition Sporting © Lifes” Summer Recreation in West Vancouver, 1910+ £950, “They were quite a departure from the usual fashion, which was corsets and kiyers upon Layers of pet- ticoats, This is actually a loose-fitting and confortable garment.” For. the exhibition, Ward and museum curator Jacqueline Gijssen have pulled together several original outfits which were worn for sport 66 Words like ‘revo- lutionary’ and ‘adven- turous’ don't immedi- ately spring to mind. But that’s exactly what this was, 99 during the early days: of West Vancouver. The outfits reveal more than just the fashion of the day, The “20s wool bathing «costumes worn at the Magoffin family’s pool. the propa- wandistic. Pro-Ree pymsuit: of the "30s. (Happiness Through National Physical Fitness”) and the snapshot of Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Jock MeKinnon at Capilano Golf and Country. Club in the ‘40s — these and other images reveal the character of a community in its early days and the rugged pioneers who ferried across the inlet to enjoy the reere- ational splendor of West Vancouver. ae¢ On Canada Day. Saturday, July. at 3:30 pan. the West: Vancouver Museum and Archives presents a tree fashion show in the museum garden with celebrated” costume historian Ivan Sayers. The show will feature historic sporting attire, from dhe fate ES0Gs to the 1960s, presented on live models. Many of the items will have conte front Sayers” own extensive collee- “tion. A collector of historical fashien aad accessaries for 30 years, Sayers is an animated and knowledgeable Speaker who has lectured at zatlertes, Museums, universities and communtt- ty centres aeross Canadis. Because the show fs to he out doors, the event will be held weather pesmiuing. : . For more inforntation, phone. te ‘Muscuny at 920-925.4, NEWS photo Mike Waketiaid KATHRYN TUMPACH, a West Vancouver Museum and Archives volunteer, sports a reproduction turn-of-the-century gymnasium costume. The museum is currently exhibiting several original sporting costumes, worn in West Van between 1910 and 1950. The winner of the | Ambleside Merchants Association . “Ambleside Merchants Making the Difference” is Marilyn Elvidge. Presenting the $100 gift certificate is Doreen Saunders of the Avant Gardner. Look for July Contest information coming svon! GENUINE BLOWOUT Steel : Genuine Leather Toe/Plate pote, | WESTERN BOOTS § EVERYTHING ° Classic & Designer Fashion Leather Goods © Bikewear ° Handbags / Briefcases ¢ Good Selection of Leather Accessories OL ORIGINAL LEATHERS Park Royal North © 925-8818