Heading out to hunt

Title

Heading out to hunt

Description

Black and white image of a couple apparently headed out to hunt; both wear backpacks and hats, while the man carries a rifle in one hand. The woman wears an athletic bloomers outfit, consisting of the bloomers, baggy pants fastened at the knee, and a sailor style shirt, with dark stockings. This type of outfit was considered a practical and modest alternative for women involved in activities where the normal attire of full skirts and corsets were impractical. Note, however, that she still wears Mary Jane style shoes, rather than practical boots, like the gentleman in the image.

Date Created

circa 1915

Subject

Fashion
Women's clothing
Hunting
Outdoor recreation
Couples
Cultural Studies
Social History

Place

Forest Grove, Oregon

Medium

gelatin dry plate negatives

Language

English

Identifier

WCMpic_013392

Rights

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Source

Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum

Type

Still Image

Collection