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c.1750s Riding Habit

Interpretation of the costume worn in an 18th century portrait (here)

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The entire ensemble is composed of; a pair of stays, a linen petticoat with quilted hem, a pink silk taffeta petticoat with ruffle hem, a matching pink silk waistcoat, a brocade skirt, a brocade jacket (with 62 buttonholes and 48 self-covered buttons), a pink silk bow, a lace cravat, and a trimmed tricorn hat.

Exhibited at :

The Zigzag Building, Victoria Street

June - August 2021

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