Jacket and Jodhpurs, brown corduroy

Description:

Show / Intended Use: Equestrian. Object ID: 1108ab. “a) rusty brown medium wale corduroy riding habit in two pieces: jacket and jodhpurs; jacket long and very tailored, with bias cut white pique stitched inside neckline; flat, bone buttons and functional buttonholes; long, full skirts of coat divided and sewn with straps which fasten around leg for riding astride b) jodhpurs have flap in front, baggy seat; matching leather leg patches; buttons on sides of legs” Habit one of early ones designed for riding astride. Worn by Mrs. Lucius Locke Hopwood, donor's mother. Label says, "Piping Rock English Riding Habit, I. Magnin and Co., San Francisco, sole distributors. Objects & Materials: Brown corduroy fabric, leather

Attribution:

Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection, Mrs. John Payne

Date:

1913