Flash From the Past – Female with Boxing Gloves in Gym – 1900s to 1920s

There is not an exact date on the following photo.  It is dated from being taken anytime between the 1900’s to 1920’s.  In the photo, you can see one female with boxing gloves on in a gym.   The photograph comes from the U.S. Library of Congress, created or published between the above mentioned dates.  On the summary of the photo, they state the following:  “Female athletes pose in their gym clothes, probably in Denver, Colorado.  One woman wearing boxing gloves.”

The title was written on the backside of the photograph.   It comes from the Harry M. Rhoads Photograph Collection, and the photograph was submitted by Morey Engle.

Location of the photo:  Western History/Genealogy Department, Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, Colorado  80204