Riding habit
Medium
(a,b) wool (c,d) silk (e) cotton
Classification
Riding Habit
Culture
American
Department
Costume Institute
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Louis G. Smith, 1940
Accession Number
C.I.40.195a–e
Art Historical Context
This elegant riding habit, crafted by T. Miller & Sons of New York in the 1900s, reflects the refined equestrian culture of early twentieth-century America. Designed for women participating in horseback riding, the ensemble combines practicality with tailored sophistication. The main components are fashioned from durable wool, while silk and cotton accents provide comfort and subtle elegance, showcasing the careful material choices typical of period sportswear. As a product of a prominent New York firm, the habit highlights the growing American ready-to-wear industry at a time when women incr...