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The Bloomer Costume, by J A Hardwick
Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Costume early music hall song by J. A. Hardwick and sung with great applause by Mr J W Sharp and Mr Penniket. Bloomers, rational dress for women was advocated by Amelia Jenks Bloomer in the early 1850s. The entire costume, called the Bloomer costume or simply bloomers, consisted of a short jacket, a skirt extending below the knee, and loose Turkish trousers, gathered at the ankles, but even so was scandalous to Victorian society. Date: circa 1850s
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Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and prepare to be entertained by the latest sensation to grace the music halls of Victorian England! This promotional print, featuring the popular performers Mr. J.W. Sharp and Mr. Penniket, showcases the Bloomer Costume, an early 1850s fashion sensation advocated by Amelia Jenks Bloomer. The Bloomer Costume, or simply "bloomers," was a groundbreaking attire consisting of a short jacket, a skirt extending below the knee, and loose Turkish trousers, gathered at the ankles. This daring outfit was a radical departure from the restrictive and cumbersome dresses of the time, and its adoption by women was met with great controversy and scandal. This illustration, by the talented J.A. Hardwick, captures the excitement and intrigue surrounding the Bloomer Costume and its performers. Mr. Sharp and Mr. Penniket, with their expressive faces and animated gestures, invite us into the world of music hall entertainment, where laughter, enjoyment, and the unexpected were the order of the day. The lively scene is further enhanced by the vibrant colors and dynamic composition, which convey the energy and spirit of the era. Amelia Jenks Bloomer, an American women's rights advocate, first introduced the Bloomer Costume in the United States in the late 1840s as a practical and comfortable alternative to the restrictive dresses of the time. Despite initial resistance, the Bloomer Costume gained popularity among women seeking greater freedom and autonomy. By the 1850s, it had made its way across the Atlantic and become a topic of fascination and controversy in Victorian England. This print serves as a reminder of the power of fashion to challenge societal norms and ignite the imagination. Join us, dear friends, as we take a journey back in time and experience the excitement and intrigue of the music halls, where the Bloomer Costume and its performers continued to captivate audiences for years to come.
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