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Riding habit of black wool
American
mid-19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Wool Twill
Dimensions
178.5 cm (70 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Amelia M. Harper
Accession Number53.78
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionAmerican, mid 19th century. A riding habit of black wool twill with fitted bodice coming to slight point center front, short standing collar, high round neck, long straight sleeves, hooked down center front, very long full skirt with fullness in knife pleats to center back, in center back fullness in gathers. Owned by Ellen Parker, the donor's grandmother; worn on her wedding trip to Canada (1850-1851).
ProvenanceAmerican, mid 19th century