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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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