May 27, 1818-December 30, 1894
You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer by Shana Corey, illustrated by Chesley McLaren (Scholastic, 2000)
Active in the women’s rights movement, Bloomer’s name became synonymous with a new fashion piece of the time.
The National Women's Hall of Fame hosts a bio and photo of Bloomer on their site.
