The bloomers were not actually invented by Amelia J. Bloomer. Bloomer caused their popularity by writing about them in her newspaper, the Lily, and wearing them in public, along with the famous Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Contrary to popular belief, Amelia J. Bloomer did not actually invent the bloomers. She popularized them in her newspaper, the Lily, and her association with the garment caused it to gain her name.
AMELIA BLOOMER
The bloomers were named after Amelia Bloomer because she popularized them in her newspaper, the Lily. She also wore them across the country to lectures and on a day-to-day basis, along with other historical women's rights activists such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. However, Amelia Bloomer did not actually invent the bloomers.
Gerrit Smith, Amelia Bloomer was merely joining the reaction against the voluminous hoopskirts that fashion decreed for every lady.
Amelia Jenks Bloomer
the bloomers where invented in 1851! :)
Amelia Bloomer was born on May 27, 1818.
Amelia Bloomer was born on May 27, 1818.
amelia bloomer
Amelia J. Bloomer was born in Homer, Cortland County, New York on May 27, 1818. Later on in her life, she moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, with her husband, Dexter.
Amelia Jenks Bloomer (May 27, 1818 - December 30, 1894) was an American women's rights and temperance advocate. Even though she did not create the women's clothing reform style known as bloomers, her name became associated with it because of her early and strong advocacy. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.
Amelia Bloomer moved to Mount Vernon Ohio in 1854.