Marie Suize Pantalon (Gravure cropped)

1870

Marie Suize Pantalon (Gravure cropped)

Marie Suize, aka Marie Pantalon, came from France to California during the Gold Rush and ran her own business as a goldminer and winemaker. She was arrested several times for wearing pants.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

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