Bloomer Collection (page 2)

Blanche Stuart Scott. American aviator. Photographed in front of her biplane, 1910
BLANCHE SCOTT (1885-1970). Blanche Stuart Scott. American aviator. Photographed in front of her biplane, 1910

Amelia Bloomer, Originator Of The New Dress

A selection of British breads, including milk bread, bloomer, granary loaf, cottage loaf, baps, and Irish soda bread, close-up

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BLOOMER GIRL. 20th century illustration

BLOOMER COSTUME, 1851. Wood engraving, American, 1851

AMELIA BLOOMER (1818-1894). Nee Jenks: Bloomers full-trousered costume that came to bear her name. Wood engraving, 1851

AMELIA BLOOMER (1818-1894). American feminist and temperance reformer: line and stipple engraving, 1881

Lots of Bread
Bread in some its many forms : Bread buns, wholemeal sliced loaf, wholemeal tin loaf, white tin loaf, bloomers, etc. etc.! Date: 1980

BASEBALL TEAM, c1898. The U. S. S. Maine baseball club. (J. H. Bloomer is identified at lefthand top corner. )
BASEBALL TEAM, c1898. The U.S.S. Maine baseball club. (J.H. Bloomer is identified at lefthand top corner.)

SOFTBALL GAME. A woman on the pitchers mound preparing to throw the ball during a softball game, c1920

NEWSPAPER PROMOTION, 1895. American advertising poster by Henry B. Eddy for the New York Ledger newspaper, 1895
NEWSPAPER PROMOTION, 1895. American advertising poster by Henry B. Eddy for the " New York Ledger" newspaper, 1895

BICYCLES: SONGSHEET, 1895. Lithograph sheet music cover by J. E. Rosenthal for Get Your Lamps Lit
BICYCLES: SONGSHEET, 1895. Lithograph sheet music cover by J.E. Rosenthal for Get Your Lamps Lit!, which concerned new ordinances requiring cyclists to attach lanterns to their bicycles when riding

Music cover for I Want To Be A Bloomer! Sung by Miss Rebecca Isaacs, words by Henry Abrahams, music by W H Montgomery. A young lady is depicted

Terrified by modern female fashion
The Harem Skar em!! Not in those trousers! A lady in the latest fashion, based on the costume of the Turkish Harem - causes men to flee from her path in surprise

Turkey, Izmir - Turkish man with bicycle
Mustafa with his bicycle at Smyrne (Izmir), Turkey. Date: 1903

Amelia Bloomer / Music Sht
AMELIA BLOOMER American reformer who wore full trousers for women now known as bloomers

Amelia Bloomer / Polka
AMELIA BLOOMER American reformer who wore full trousers for women now known as bloomers

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"Bloomer: A Legacy of Fashion, Sports, and Music" In the world of football, one name stands out - Steve Bloomer. As an English footballer and manager, he left an indelible mark on the sport. His skills on the field were unmatched, making him a true legend. But "bloomer" is not just about Steve Bloomer; it has a rich history beyond that. The term also refers to "The Bloomer Costume, " a revolutionary attire for women in the 19th century. This costume challenged societal norms by introducing loose-fitting trousers instead of restrictive skirts. Nathaniel Currier's lithograph from 1851 beautifully captures this groundbreaking fashion statement. It symbolizes Amelia Bloomer's efforts to empower women through clothing choices that allowed them freedom of movement. Fast forward to c1920 when softball gained popularity among women athletes. In a captivating image, we see a woman confidently standing on the pitcher's mound during a game – wearing bloomers. These pants became synonymous with female empowerment in sports. Bloomers even found their way into mainstream fashion in 1909 as they became the latest trendsetter. Women embraced these comfortable garments as they broke free from corsets and constricting dresses. Beyond clothing and sports, bloomers influenced music too. The melodies of "The Bloomer Valse" and "The Bloomer Redowa" filled dance halls with joyous rhythms inspired by this cultural phenomenon. Even songwriters J. H Nightingale and C. Milward couldn't resist capturing the spirit of bloomers in their composition aptly titled "The Bloomer Song. " Its lyrics celebrated independence and breaking free from societal expectations. And let's not forget Alfred Mellon's contribution – his composition called "The New Bloomer Polka" added another lively tune to this blooming legacy.