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- Woman with a Bicycle, circa 1895 - Many women in the 1890s sought the benefits of bicycling. Women cyclists defied social norms and donned less restrictive clothing, like bloomers -- though the pant-like garment seen here has the full look of a skirt. Manufacturers also made bicycles specifically for women. The drop frame, seen in this photograph, made it easier for women in full skirts to mount and ride.
- circa 1895
- Collections - Artifact
Woman with a Bicycle, circa 1895
Many women in the 1890s sought the benefits of bicycling. Women cyclists defied social norms and donned less restrictive clothing, like bloomers -- though the pant-like garment seen here has the full look of a skirt. Manufacturers also made bicycles specifically for women. The drop frame, seen in this photograph, made it easier for women in full skirts to mount and ride.