A Bloomer Girl was a type of theatrical performance popular in the late 19th century. The show featured women wearing bloomers, a type of loose-fitting trousers, and often included singing, dancing, and comedy. The two crossword solutions, VIOLET and AMELIA, are likely references to two of the most famous Bloomer Girls, VIOLET Oakley and AMELIA Bloomer. VIOLET Oakley was an American artist and illustrator who was also a prominent suffragist and pacifist. AMELIA Bloomer was an American social reformer and women's rights advocate who is credited with popularizing the bloomer style of dress.