1-151-931 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Amelia Bloomer, American feminist and champion of dress reform, 1869. Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) pictured wearing her new dress for women. This was the original from which Rational cycling dress for women grew. She is probably best remembered for the type of women's undergarments that she designed and are named after her, but was also an active campaigner for women's rights, including suffrage.