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Eight Bloomers: 1922

Washington, D.C., circa 1922. "Girls' field hockey group on the Ellipse, White House in background." 5x7 inch glass negative, Harris & Ewing Collection. View full size.

Washington, D.C., circa 1922. "Girls' field hockey group on the Ellipse, White House in background." 5x7 inch glass negative, Harris & Ewing Collection. View full size.

 

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Field hockey sticks

These can be used as crutches for the players that get roughed up during a game.

Ummmm, eight?

I'm sorry, but I count nine (plus an older lady, probably a coach).

[Eight are wearing bloomers, two are wearing overcoats. - Dave]

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