Woman's Running Shorts
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Elizabeth Blakelock
Clothing MakerMade by
Nike
American
Dateabout 1984
MediumMachine-stitched synthetic fibers and elastic.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center front length x width across waist): 13 1/4in. (33.7cm)
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Blakelock
DescriptionWoman's running shorts, made of turquoise green synthetic fiber knit fabric. The shorts have an elasticized waistband and a built-in panty. There is a coin pocket inside the proper right side of the waistband. The side seams are vented 2 inches.
Object number2000.124.2
MarkingsWoven tape label stitched at the lower left of the front of the shorts, "NIKE" in gray on white. Label printed directly on the fabric, inside the center back below the waistband, "NIKE / M / MADE IN USA."NotesHistorical Note: According to the donor, she wore shirt (2000.124.1) with shorts (2000.124.2) while she was a graduate student at Williams College to run in New York City. After her marriage, she wore it in West Hartford, Connecticut, when she worked at the Connecticut Historical Society.Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewabout 1970-1990
about 1950-1960
1950-1955
about 1965
about 1963-1964
about 1950