Friday, May 27, 2011

Bloomers

Do you wear bloomers?

Bloomers Wadena Historical Society

Thank you Amelia:)

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12 comments:

Country Gal said...

Great info, I never knew that . Wonderful photo !
Have a great day !

linda m said...

Back in the early 80's every winter I wore something similar called "snuggies" under my skirt. Does that count?

RachelD said...

We owe a lot to Miss Amelia---Step Ins and Bloomers were the names for underpants when I was a child, and my Mammaw actually wore the real thing.

The most mortifying moment of her life was when the washing machine stopped working, and when the plumber finished and handed her the bill, scrawled across it was "Bloomers in the trap."

Anonymous said...

I always thought they were undergarments, kind of like mens long johns. My mother told of having to wear long lower underwear under her dress and as soon as she got out of sight of Gramma she would roll them up so no one knew she was wearing them. ;-)

Anonymous said...

Come to think of it the word bloomers in to blooms is very useful to most bloggers.Funny I didn't read any men's comments yet.lol
Patsy

Window On The Prairie said...

Amelia was also an early women's rights activist and also the first woman to own a newspaper.

Gail said...

I thank her from the bottom of my heart!

Great tid bit.

Anonymous said...

Stupid blogger isn't letting me comment! I can remeber my grandmother calling her underware either drawers or bloomers! HA

Linda
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Leenie said...

Caught a clip of Lady Gaga's latest music video--porn in my opinion. We've come a long way, but I can't say it has all been good.

Dogert said...

LOL Never knew that... :P

Lynda said...

That was news to me! Thanks for the info. I rarely wear a skirt anymore - - - just more comfortable in slacks since I am up and own shelving books all day.

L. D. said...

PNS has a series portrayed in Enland. One episode that had a woman portray that role, bringing women's pants into being. Woman were pleased and men were puzzled.