How the Bicycle Brought Freedom to 19th Century Women

By | June 7th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized, Victorian Era, Women's History|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The Freedom Machine When the bicycle gained popularity during the late 1800s, women were still tangled up in the fashion of the day, making enjoyment of this new mode of transportation prohibitive. The push toward dress reform, also known as the rational dress movement, had been around since the mid-19th century. Once the bicycle became [...]