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Design a pair of bloomers
Bloomers were both a fashion and a political statement!
Would you have had the courage to wear them?
This project came from the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C.
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Materials Needed:
- Copy of Amelia Bloomer picture
- Crayons, markers, paint (your choice)
- tissue paper
(optional)
- stamps and ink (optional)
- Glue
Instructions:
1. Print out copy of Amelia Bloomer
2. Design her outfit using materials of your choice
3. Share your fashion designs with family and friends
4. Take a picture and send to The Yellow Roses
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