ATTIRE

1850s

1856 Fashion print of riding habits. Flat wide brim hats and riding jackets with long basques are typical of mid 19th century riding habits. 

1856 Fashion Print

C. 1858 - 1860 Her fashionable pork pie hat is suitable for non formal riding.

Riding Habit ca 1858 - 1860

C. 1858 - 1860. Lady wears a hoop under her apron for the studio although hoops were not worn for riding. She wears a wide brim hat with ties which would have been suitable for a matron to wear for informal riding.

Riding Habit 1858 - 1860

Dated October 1858, an ad for the hat worn by the older lady shown above (wide brim hat with ties)

Oct 1858 Advertisement