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."
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. ;-)
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.
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.
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Great info, I never knew that . Wonderful photo !
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Back in the early 80's every winter I wore something similar called "snuggies" under my skirt. Does that count?
ReplyDeleteWe 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.
ReplyDeleteThe 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."
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. ;-)
ReplyDeleteCome 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
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Amelia was also an early women's rights activist and also the first woman to own a newspaper.
ReplyDeleteI thank her from the bottom of my heart!
ReplyDeleteGreat tid bit.
Stupid blogger isn't letting me comment! I can remeber my grandmother calling her underware either drawers or bloomers! HA
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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.
ReplyDeleteLOL Never knew that... :P
ReplyDeleteThat 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.
ReplyDeletePNS 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.
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