Amelia Bloomer
Dates and Places
Amelia Bloomer was born on May 27, 1818 in Homer, New York. She died on December 30, 1894.
Accomplishments
She is famous because she fought for woman's rights.
Young Life and Family
She founded a new style of clothing. Women wore baggy pants worn with a short skirt. It was easier to get around in and more freer.
Adult Life
In 1849 she founded a magazine called "Lily." She started to include articles about woman's rights. She included things about marriage and voting rights. She died in 1894.
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Bibliography:
Amelia Bloomer. Grolier Inc. Biographies Aquila's Home Page Revised: 3-6-2002 For information, contact John Dyer, Media Specialist, Aquila Primary Center. Copyright © 2001 John H. Dyer. Any use or redistribution of this information without permission is prohibited.