Title
Amelia Bloomer (1818-94), american feminist
Caption
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
Date
1851
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP03098_005889
License type
Rights managed
Available size
33,1Mb (2,6Mb) / 8,9in x 14,5in / 2658 x 4352 (300dpi)