![Amelia Bloomer (1818-94) American feminist and champion of dress reform, wearing her new dress for women. This was the original from which Rational cycling dress for women grew. Bloomers was the name Amelia Bloomer (1818-94) American feminist and champion of dress reform, wearing her new dress for women. This was the original from which Rational cycling dress for women grew. Bloomers was the name](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/TXGN6Y/amelia-bloomer-1818-94-american-feminist-and-champion-of-dress-reform-wearing-her-new-dress-for-women-this-was-the-original-from-which-rational-cycling-dress-for-women-grew-bloomers-was-the-name-later-applied-to-any-baggy-female-nether-garments-wood-engraving-london-1851-TXGN6Y.jpg)
Amelia Bloomer (1818-94) American feminist and champion of dress reform, wearing her new dress for women. This was the original from which Rational cycling dress for women grew. Bloomers was the name
A Mighty Girl - When you hear the term "bloomers," you might think of old-fashioned undergarments but did you know that at one time bloomers were considered quite scandalous and were named
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![1. This image of a Amelia Bloomer from 1894. (352×450) Shows the first concept of womens pants called a "bloo… | Bloomers, 19th century clothing, Victorian costume 1. This image of a Amelia Bloomer from 1894. (352×450) Shows the first concept of womens pants called a "bloo… | Bloomers, 19th century clothing, Victorian costume](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2b/11/42/2b1142c8bb9de45805deef52ebd8deed.jpg)
1. This image of a Amelia Bloomer from 1894. (352×450) Shows the first concept of womens pants called a "bloo… | Bloomers, 19th century clothing, Victorian costume
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Amelia Bloomer Didn't Mean to Start a Fashion Revolution, But Her Name Became Synonymous With Trousers | History | Smithsonian Magazine
![May 27, 1818: Amelia Bloomer Was Born and Popularized Women Wearing Pants Under Their Skirts - Lifetime May 27, 1818: Amelia Bloomer Was Born and Popularized Women Wearing Pants Under Their Skirts - Lifetime](https://cropper.watch.aetnd.com/cdn.watch.aetnd.com/sites/5/2018/05/Bloomers.jpg)