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Riding Habits
In the Victorian period
ladies rode horses sidesaddle.
They had a specific style
of clothing called a Riding Habit
for equestrian events.
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The riding habit consisted of a long suit or dress without
the hoops and bustles of the period.
See examples of these interesting costumes below...
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1857
Fashion Plate
1858
Fashion Plate
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1862
Fashion Plate
1866
Fashion Plate
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1868
Photograph
1871
Fashion Plate
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1882
Fashion Plate
1884
Fashion Plate
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Victorian Era Photographs
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