Riding Habit

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Riding Habit

Entry/Object ID

G2025.29.006a-b

Description

Two piece riding habit of wool broadcloth. a) Fitted bodice buttoning up front into high round neckline with peter pan collar. Narrow peplum extending to short tails at back, trimmed with narrow black braid and buttons. Long straight sleeves finished with braid and buttons. Entire bodice and collar edged with black braid. b) Simple skirt tightly gathered into center waistband at center rear; cut very long to conceal feet while riding horseback. Small tab in front can be buttoned to waistband to raise skirt while walking.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Riding Habit

Clothing Sex

Female

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1900