The Amelia Bloomer
**Made to Order**
The year 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of women obtaining the right to vote in United States elections. The 19th Amendment to the US constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920, but much of the work within the women’s suffrage movement happened during the century before. In honor of this monumental anniversary, I have created some pieces of jewelry inspired by the amazing women who pushed for gender equality through the decades. This is a project close to my heart, and one that I plan to add to over time.
The Amelia Bloomer Necklace:
“When you find a burden in belief or apparel, cast it off.” - Amelia Bloomer (1818 – 1894)
Another prominent member of the suffrage and women’s rights movement, Amelia Jenks Bloomer is perhaps best known for her advocacy of fashion reform for women. She was also notably the first American woman to own, operate, and edit a newspaper for women, called The Lily.
Bloomer attended the Seneca Falls Conference in 1848 which is said to have inspired her to start The Lily, a publication that focused on a variety of women’s issues, including women’s suffrage. In this publication, Bloomer outspokenly advocated for a change in women’s fashion standards, promoting clothing that was less restrictive and more suited to a woman’s needs, including her health. This new form of dress included loose trousers gathered at the ankles. While she did not invent these new trousers, she did popularize them through her publication, and they were later named after her: The Bloomer Costume, or Bloomers.
“Let men be compelled to wear our dress for a while and we should soon hear them advocating a change.”
About the necklace:
This vintage-inspired necklace matches antiqued copper with fuchsia glass and agate beads. With beaded double strands, this piece sits gently upon the collar bone. The frosted glass beads boast a reflective faceting that glimmers in the light. All of the strands meet up at the hand-hammered copper and beaded pendant, adorned with a teardrop fuchsia agate dropdown bead.
This piece is adjustable from approximately 17 to 20 inches and closes with a lobster clasp. Alternate lengths may be available upon request for a possible additional cost (message me with your request). The pendant portion of the necklace measures approximately 3 inches high by ¾ of an inch wide. This necklace will boldly stand out, but in true Amelia Bloomer fashion, it is also lightweight, comfortable, and practical. It is sure to pair well with any outfit you choose to make your own.
Before ordering, please read the product description in full, as well as the additional information below:
**Made to Order**
The year 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of women obtaining the right to vote in United States elections. The 19th Amendment to the US constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920, but much of the work within the women’s suffrage movement happened during the century before. In honor of this monumental anniversary, I have created some pieces of jewelry inspired by the amazing women who pushed for gender equality through the decades. This is a project close to my heart, and one that I plan to add to over time.
The Amelia Bloomer Necklace:
“When you find a burden in belief or apparel, cast it off.” - Amelia Bloomer (1818 – 1894)
Another prominent member of the suffrage and women’s rights movement, Amelia Jenks Bloomer is perhaps best known for her advocacy of fashion reform for women. She was also notably the first American woman to own, operate, and edit a newspaper for women, called The Lily.
Bloomer attended the Seneca Falls Conference in 1848 which is said to have inspired her to start The Lily, a publication that focused on a variety of women’s issues, including women’s suffrage. In this publication, Bloomer outspokenly advocated for a change in women’s fashion standards, promoting clothing that was less restrictive and more suited to a woman’s needs, including her health. This new form of dress included loose trousers gathered at the ankles. While she did not invent these new trousers, she did popularize them through her publication, and they were later named after her: The Bloomer Costume, or Bloomers.
“Let men be compelled to wear our dress for a while and we should soon hear them advocating a change.”
About the necklace:
This vintage-inspired necklace matches antiqued copper with fuchsia glass and agate beads. With beaded double strands, this piece sits gently upon the collar bone. The frosted glass beads boast a reflective faceting that glimmers in the light. All of the strands meet up at the hand-hammered copper and beaded pendant, adorned with a teardrop fuchsia agate dropdown bead.
This piece is adjustable from approximately 17 to 20 inches and closes with a lobster clasp. Alternate lengths may be available upon request for a possible additional cost (message me with your request). The pendant portion of the necklace measures approximately 3 inches high by ¾ of an inch wide. This necklace will boldly stand out, but in true Amelia Bloomer fashion, it is also lightweight, comfortable, and practical. It is sure to pair well with any outfit you choose to make your own.
Before ordering, please read the product description in full, as well as the additional information below:
**Made to Order**
The year 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of women obtaining the right to vote in United States elections. The 19th Amendment to the US constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920, but much of the work within the women’s suffrage movement happened during the century before. In honor of this monumental anniversary, I have created some pieces of jewelry inspired by the amazing women who pushed for gender equality through the decades. This is a project close to my heart, and one that I plan to add to over time.
The Amelia Bloomer Necklace:
“When you find a burden in belief or apparel, cast it off.” - Amelia Bloomer (1818 – 1894)
Another prominent member of the suffrage and women’s rights movement, Amelia Jenks Bloomer is perhaps best known for her advocacy of fashion reform for women. She was also notably the first American woman to own, operate, and edit a newspaper for women, called The Lily.
Bloomer attended the Seneca Falls Conference in 1848 which is said to have inspired her to start The Lily, a publication that focused on a variety of women’s issues, including women’s suffrage. In this publication, Bloomer outspokenly advocated for a change in women’s fashion standards, promoting clothing that was less restrictive and more suited to a woman’s needs, including her health. This new form of dress included loose trousers gathered at the ankles. While she did not invent these new trousers, she did popularize them through her publication, and they were later named after her: The Bloomer Costume, or Bloomers.
“Let men be compelled to wear our dress for a while and we should soon hear them advocating a change.”
About the necklace:
This vintage-inspired necklace matches antiqued copper with fuchsia glass and agate beads. With beaded double strands, this piece sits gently upon the collar bone. The frosted glass beads boast a reflective faceting that glimmers in the light. All of the strands meet up at the hand-hammered copper and beaded pendant, adorned with a teardrop fuchsia agate dropdown bead.
This piece is adjustable from approximately 17 to 20 inches and closes with a lobster clasp. Alternate lengths may be available upon request for a possible additional cost (message me with your request). The pendant portion of the necklace measures approximately 3 inches high by ¾ of an inch wide. This necklace will boldly stand out, but in true Amelia Bloomer fashion, it is also lightweight, comfortable, and practical. It is sure to pair well with any outfit you choose to make your own.
Before ordering, please read the product description in full, as well as the additional information below:
Pendant width: .75 Inches; Pendant height: 3 Inches; Necklace length: 17 Inches plus extender
Materials: Glass Beads, Copper Wire, Agate Beads, Iron Clasp, Iron Beads, Copper Filigree, Copper Alloy Chain
Closure: Lobster Clasp
Made To Order (allow extra processing time)
All jewelry is unique, hand-crafted, and many pieces are made to order. Due to the nature of handcrafting, as well as the varied nature of crystals and gemstones, pieces may vary slightly in detail from those photographed here.
