Orbost & District Historical Society
running shoes, c. 1922
... running-shoes running-spikes athletics sport women-sport...running spikes worn by Pen Gilbert, winner of the open event at the Exhibition Oval c. 1922. She was not allowed to wear them in the final event because it was unknown for women to wear spikes. Associated with an Orbost identity and well-known local family. running-shoes running-spikes athletics sport women-sport A pair of leather running shoes with spikes on the soles, with leather lacing and white stitching through metal eyelets. running shoes ...
Handmade running spikes worn by Pen Gilbert, winner of the open event at the Exhibition Oval c. 1922. She was not allowed to wear them in the final event because it was unknown for women to wear spikes.Associated with an Orbost identity and well-known local family.A pair of leather running shoes with spikes on the soles, with leather lacing and white stitching through metal eyelets.running-shoes running-spikes athletics sport women-sport
