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Sociology 161: Gender Socialization & Fashion

Resources on fashion, gender, and social norms.

Bloomer suits

Bloomer Suits

Bloomer Costume
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The Bicycle Bloomer Brouhaha of the 1890s
Lily of Liberty: Amelia Bloomer at 200

How bloomers became a feminist fashion statement (2:48)

Bloomers

Amelia Bloomer in Bloomer Suit

"Bloomerism" or The New Female Costume of 1851

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A Currier & Ives rendition of the bloomer costume influenced by Amelia Jenks Bloomer.

A Currier & Ives rendition of the bloomer costume influenced by Amelia Jenks Bloomer.

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Bifurcated Bicycle costumes, ca 1896

Bifurcated Bicycle costumes, ca 1896

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Smith College class of 1902 basketball team

Smith College class of 1902 basketball team

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