Progress of Bloomerism, or a Complete Change, 1852. Gentleman holding a baby while his wife in skirt and bloomers leaves for her club with her girls. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punch’s Pocket Books, Bradbury, London, 1864.

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