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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Riding Breeches Worn by Eleanor Roosevelt
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Riding Breeches Worn by Eleanor Roosevelt

Object numberMO 1971.59b
Name Breeches, Riding
Maker
Mediumfabric (gabardine), leather
Dimensionsoverall (width at thighs) H 38 1/2 in x W 25 in (97.8 cm x 63.5 cm )
DescriptionA pair of tan gabardine riding breeches. The flared-hip breeches have buttoned side closures at both the waist and calves, jetted side pockets, and belt loops. Cream-colored leather patches are sewn on the inner knees. There is no manufacturer's label.
Label TextEleanor Roosevelt kept and rode horses throughout her life. These breeches of hers, along with a jacket (MO 1971.59a), formed one of the riding outfits she is seen wearing in photographs.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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