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The Bloomer Polka
Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Polka, dedicated to Mrs Colonel Bloomer. Bloomers, rational dress for women was advocated by Amelia Jenks Bloomer in the early 1850s. The entire costume, called the Bloomer costume or simply bloomers, consisted of a short jacket, a skirt extending below the knee, and loose Turkish trousers, gathered at the ankles, but even so was scandalous to Victorian society. Date: circa 1850s
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1850s Amelia Bloomer Dancer Dec18 Enjoyment Entertainer Marketing Performer Polka Promotional Publicity Sheet Singer Song Musical
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This promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Polka, dedicated to the trailblazing figure of Amelia Jenks Bloomer, offers a glimpse into the exciting world of Victorian leisure and entertainment. Dated back to the 1850s, this intriguing artifact invites us to step back in time and immerse ourselves in the cultural landscape of the era. Amelia Bloomer was a pioneering advocate for women's rights and the reform of restrictive Victorian fashion. Her groundbreaking proposal, known as the Bloomer costume, consisted of a short jacket, a knee-length skirt, and loose Turkish trousers, gathered at the ankles. The daring and scandalous nature of this attire caused quite a stir in society, making it a topic of both fascination and controversy. This music sheet, adorned with an illustration of a lively dancer in full bloomer attire, serves as a testament to the growing popularity of the Bloomer costume and the dance associated with it – the Bloomer Polka. The image of the dancer, with her confident and joyful expression, exudes the spirit of enjoyment and liberation that the bloomer movement represented. The sheet also includes the lyrics and sheet music for the song, inviting singers and performers to bring the spirit of the bloomer polka to life in music halls and theaters across the land. This promotional material, with its captivating illustration and engaging music, offers a unique window into the world of Victorian musical entertainment and the enduring allure of the bloomer movement.
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