Online Collections Database
6 Men and a Woman in Riding Habit
Object/Artifact
Lady in blue riding habit scroll pattern outlining edges of basque which has bell sleeves slit
to the shoulder, laced together, with white collar, cuffed shirt. Skirt hitched up to reveal
dagged embroidered hem of petticoat. Shallow crowned straw hat with plume trailing from
front to back.
All top hats have distinctly ribbed hatbands. First man in black frock coat over orange and
black waistcoat with gray pantaloons whose side seam is covered with a neatly trimmed
self-band; plaid cravat. Second in ivory top coat with shiny brown shawl collar, brown
checked pantaloons. Shirt collar turned over the cravat. Gray top hat with edging. Third
wears dark green double breasted frock coat over neat pin striped gray pantaloons, red
cravat. Fourth in tweedy black top coat with concealed buttons and slightly belled sleeves,
over light plum striped pantaloons. Fifth shows back of frock coat over gray twill (?)
pantaloons with geometrically patterned stripe over the side seam. Sixth, older man, wears
brown frock or top coat with long, wide lapels and side pocket, over yellow patterned
waistcoat with shawl collar and light blue checked pantaloons. Plaid cravat.
2022.35.0019
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Modes Parisiennes Reunies, Plate No. V.
1845 - 1848
fashion plateprint
Old Number
2006.119.19ab
2
2022.35.0019a 2022.35.0019b
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