Amelia Bloomer Worked For Woman's Rights; Public Gave Her Name to New Feminine Garb From Orient

Amelia Bloomer Worked For Woman's Rights; Public Gave Her Name to New Feminine Garb From Orient

local news

Mrs. Amelia Bloomer..."I had no idea of setting a style, no thought that my act would create excitement throughout the civilized world and give to the costume my name and the credit due to Mrs. Miller."
[photo of drawing of Amelia Bloomer wearing bloomers]

Nonpareil photos

Daily Nonpareil July 26, 1936

Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives

1936-7-26

Black and white photograph

Photograph

Bloomer_Amelia_Jenks_and_Mr_D_C_01

Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Photograph

11.5 x 16.5 cm