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Riding Habit, anonymous, c. 1826

Riding Habit, anonymous, c. 1826

cloth, w c.120cm × l c.132cm × w c.54cm More details

The tailoring of the wide skirt of this riding habit takes account of the fact that women rode side-saddle. The skirt was extra long because the legs, naturally, had to stay covered while riding. Sewn along the inside hem are fabric loops, with which the skirt could be pulled up to facilitate walking. The tight-fitting jacket offered little freedom of movement.

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