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Riding Dress Collection

"From Horsewomen to Royalty: A Journey through Riding Dress" Step into the world of equestrian fashion as we explore the evolution throughout history

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (London Evening Dress - Morning Riding Dress), 1808. Creator: John Bell

Fashion Plate (London Evening Dress - Morning Riding Dress), 1808. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (London Evening Dress - Morning Riding Dress), 1808

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Cavalier en Surtout, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Cavalier en Surtout, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Cavalier en Surtout, Bound 1703-1704

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom, 1624. Creator: Adriaen van Nieulandt

Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom, 1624. Creator: Adriaen van Nieulandt
Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom, 1624. Maurits, prince of Orange (1567-1625) and "stadholder" of the United Provinces

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (A French Lady on Horseback), 1807. Creator: Unknown

Fashion Plate (A French Lady on Horseback), 1807. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (A French Lady on Horseback), 1807

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Riding Costume), 1812. Creator: Unknown

Fashion Plate (Riding Costume), 1812. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Riding Costume), 1812. From La Belle Assemblee (plate labeled one month ahead of issue)

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: C'est singulier... il ne me vient plus d'idées maintenant... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier

C'est singulier... il ne me vient plus d'idées maintenant... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
C'est singulier... il ne me vient plus d'idees maintenant... 1844. C'est singulier...il ne me vient plus d'idees maintenant que lorsque je suis au bois de Boulogne et que je trotte

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Woman in riding dress, with feathered hat, gloves, and whip in hand, 1866

Woman in riding dress, with feathered hat, gloves, and whip in hand, 1866. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Woman in riding dress, with feathered hat, gloves, and whip in hand, 1866

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Portrait of Sophie Perumon (1801-1854), in riding costume, at Bois de Boulogne, c1845

Portrait of Sophie Perumon (1801-1854), in riding costume, at Bois de Boulogne, c1845. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Sophie Perumon (1801-1854), in riding costume, at Bois de Boulogne, c1845

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Portrait of Alexandre Perumon (1815-1886), in riding outfit, Bois de Boulogne, c1845

Portrait of Alexandre Perumon (1815-1886), in riding outfit, Bois de Boulogne, c1845. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Alexandre Perumon (1815-1886), in riding outfit, Bois de Boulogne, c1845

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: The Count of Lancosme-Breves, 1840. Creator: Pierre Francois Eugene Giraud

The Count of Lancosme-Breves, 1840. Creator: Pierre Francois Eugene Giraud
The Count of Lancosme-Breves, 1840

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Portrait of Augustin Grisier (1791-1865), fencing master, c1840. Creator: Alfred Dedreux

Portrait of Augustin Grisier (1791-1865), fencing master, c1840. Creator: Alfred Dedreux
Portrait of Augustin Grisier (1791-1865), fencing master, c1840

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Lady Charles Spencer, 1776. Creator: William Dickinson

Lady Charles Spencer, 1776. Creator: William Dickinson
Lady Charles Spencer, 1776

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Riders and Equipage, n.d. Creator: Constantin Guys

Riders and Equipage, n.d. Creator: Constantin Guys
Riders and Equipage, n.d

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Pie Plate, 1937. Creator: Eugene Shellady

Pie Plate, 1937. Creator: Eugene Shellady
Pie Plate, 1937

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Two Women (One on Horseback) in Late 18th Century Dress, n.d. Creator: William Edward Frost

Two Women (One on Horseback) in Late 18th Century Dress, n.d. Creator: William Edward Frost
Two Women (One on Horseback) in Late 18th Century Dress, n.d

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Pa. German Plate, 1936. Creator: Eugene Shellady

Pa. German Plate, 1936. Creator: Eugene Shellady
Pa. German Plate, 1936

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Man in Profile, n.d. Creator: Richard Dighton

Equestrian Portrait of Man in Profile, n.d. Creator: Richard Dighton
Equestrian Portrait of Man in Profile, n.d

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Topping a Flight of Rails, and Coming Well into the Next Field, plate two

Topping a Flight of Rails, and Coming Well into the Next Field, plate two from Insdispensable Accomplishments, published June 24, 1811

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Going In and Out Clever, plate four from Insidspensable Accomplishments, published June 24, 1811

Going In and Out Clever, plate four from Insidspensable Accomplishments, published June 24, 1811

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Charging an Ox-fence, plate three from Indispensable Accomplishments, published June 24, 1811

Charging an Ox-fence, plate three from Indispensable Accomplishments, published June 24, 1811

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Facing a Brook, plate five from Indispensable Accomplishments, published June 24, 1811

Facing a Brook, plate five from Indispensable Accomplishments, published June 24, 1811. Creator: Robert Frankland
Facing a Brook, plate five from Indispensable Accomplishments, published June 24, 1811

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Swishing at a Rasper, plate six from Indispensable Accomplishments, published June 24, 1811

Swishing at a Rasper, plate six from Indispensable Accomplishments, published June 24, 1811. Creator: Robert Frankland
Swishing at a Rasper, plate six from Indispensable Accomplishments, published June 24, 1811

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Lord Simpson, n.d. Creator: Joshua Dighton

Equestrian Portrait of Lord Simpson, n.d. Creator: Joshua Dighton
Equestrian Portrait of Lord Simpson, n.d

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Riding Habit, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo

Riding Habit, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Riding Habit, c. 1937

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: 'Are there any trousers here that fit me?' Carl Gustaf Ridderstolpe. (c1840s)

"Are there any trousers here that fit me?" Carl Gustaf Ridderstolpe. (c1840s). Creator: Fritz von Dardel
"Are there any trousers here that fit me?" Carl Gustaf Ridderstolpe. (c1840s)

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Count Sandor, around 1890/1900. Creator: Ottokar Walter

Count Sandor, around 1890/1900. Creator: Ottokar Walter
Count Sandor, around 1890/1900. Probably a template for an illustration or art postcard. Count Sandor was a Hungarian nobleman, around whom anecdotes of his breakneck riding adventures revolved

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Horsewoman, 1820 or later. Creator: Theodore Gericault

Horsewoman, 1820 or later. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Horsewoman, 1820 or later

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: C'est singulier, il ne me vient plus d'idées maintenant.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier

C'est singulier, il ne me vient plus d'idées maintenant.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
C'est singulier, il ne me vient plus d'idees maintenant.. 1844. C'est singulier...il ne me vient plus d'idees maintenant que lorsque je suis au bois de Boulogne et que je trotte avec

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: H. R. H. Princess Wilhelmina, 1888. Creator: Unknown

H. R. H. Princess Wilhelmina, 1888. Creator: Unknown
H.R.H. Princess Wilhelmina, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Horseman, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne

Horseman, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
Horseman, n.d

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Riding Habit, c. 1940. Creator: Marie Mitchell

Riding Habit, c. 1940. Creator: Marie Mitchell
Riding Habit, c. 1940

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Riding Habit, c. 1936. Creator: Marie Mitchell

Riding Habit, c. 1936. Creator: Marie Mitchell
Riding Habit, c. 1936

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens in 1845, 1898 (litho)

Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens in 1845, 1898 (litho)
5913074 Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens in 1845, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens, 1845)

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Womans Riding Habit, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Henry De Wolfe

Womans Riding Habit, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Henry De Wolfe
Womans Riding Habit, 1935/1942

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Riding Habit, c. 1939. Creator: Henry De Wolfe

Riding Habit, c. 1939. Creator: Henry De Wolfe
Riding Habit, c. 1939

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Anita Ready for a Ride, ca. 1896. Creator: Alice Pike Barney

Anita Ready for a Ride, ca. 1896. Creator: Alice Pike Barney
Anita Ready for a Ride, ca. 1896

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Picnic after the Hunt, probably c. 1735 / 1740. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Picnic after the Hunt, probably c. 1735 / 1740. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Picnic after the Hunt, probably c. 1735/1740

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: My Lady, September 1, 1821. Creator: Unknown

My Lady, September 1, 1821. Creator: Unknown
My Lady, September 1, 1821

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Young Boy Wearing Livery or Riding Costume, 1840s. Creator: Unknown

Young Boy Wearing Livery or Riding Costume, 1840s. Creator: Unknown
Young Boy Wearing Livery or Riding Costume, 1840s

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: George Harley Drummond (1783-1855), ca. 1808-9. Creator: Henry Raeburn

George Harley Drummond (1783-1855), ca. 1808-9. Creator: Henry Raeburn
George Harley Drummond (1783-1855), ca. 1808-9

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Woman in a Riding Habit (L Amazone), 1856. Creator: Gustave Courbet

Woman in a Riding Habit (L Amazone), 1856. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Woman in a Riding Habit (L Amazone), 1856

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Hampstead Heath, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Hampstead Heath, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Hampstead Heath, 1872. Riders on Hampstead Heath in evening light. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: The Row, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Row, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Row, 1872. Rotten Row in Hyde Park was a fashionable place for upper-class Londoners to be seen horse riding in the 18th and 19th centuries. From, " LONDON

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: A Morning Ride, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

A Morning Ride, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
A Morning Ride, 1872. Riders at Rotten Rown in Hyde park, London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Hyde Park Corner-The Row, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Hyde Park Corner-The Row, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Hyde Park Corner-The Row, 1872. Rotten Row in Hyde Park, London was a fashionable place for upper-class Londoners to be seen horse riding in the 18th and 19th centuries. From, " LONDON

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Afternoon in the Park, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Afternoon in the Park, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Afternoon in the Park, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Going To Cover - A Portrait, c1879. Creator: Alfred Chantrey Corbould

Going To Cover - A Portrait, c1879. Creator: Alfred Chantrey Corbould
Going To Cover - A Portrait, c1879. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney. [Cassell & Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne]

Background imageRiding Dress Collection: Mr Charles Davis - Huntsman of the Royal Buckhounds, c1860s, (c1879). Creator: Francis Grant

Mr Charles Davis - Huntsman of the Royal Buckhounds, c1860s, (c1879). Creator: Francis Grant
Mr Charles Davis - Huntsman of the Royal Buckhounds, c1860s, (c1879). Charles Davis (1788-1866) succeeded George Sharpe as Huntsman of the Royal or Kings Hunt



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"From Horsewomen to Royalty: A Journey through Riding Dress" Step into the world of equestrian fashion as we explore the evolution throughout history. In the early 19th century, horsewomen embraced their passion for riding with style. Theodore Gericault's depiction showcases a confident and elegant woman in her riding habit, embodying grace and strength. Fast forward to 1888, where H. R. H. Princess Wilhelmina dons an exquisite riding ensemble by an unknown creator. The princess exudes regal charm as she sits atop her noble steed, capturing the essence of aristocratic elegance. Not only women but men too embraced this fashionable trend. Hablot Knight Browne's portrayal of a horseman highlights his dashing attire that combines practicality and sophistication, reflecting the evolving tastes of gentlemen riders. As time progresses, Marie Mitchell takes center stage with her creations from the 1930s and 1940s. Her designs perfectly blend functionality with high fashion, ensuring that women could ride in comfort without compromising on style. Transport yourself back to bustling Paris in 1845 through lithography depicting riders opposite Cafe de Paris on Boulevard des Italiens. This snapshot captures riders adorned in their finest attire while enjoying leisurely rides along city streets – a testament to both fashion and social status. Henry De Wolfe continues this legacy with his stunning riding habits from the late 1930s and early '40s. His designs embrace modern trends while maintaining traditional elements that make each piece timeless. Alice Pike Barney's painting "Anita Ready for a Ride" transports us to America at the turn of the century when equestrian pursuits were popular among women seeking independence and adventure. Anita radiates confidence as she prepares for her exhilarating ride ahead. Let us not forget about historical moments like Nicolas Lancret's "Picnic after the Hunt. " Here we witness post-hunt celebrations where riders gather, showcasing their riding attire while enjoying the company of fellow enthusiasts.