A local paper thinks it is dangerous to look at a pretty face, rosy with exertion, under one of these saucy hats. – Image of 1860’s ladies’ riding outfit, from Pinterest
Crinoline on horseback is a marked feature of the New York Central Park on Saturdays. The ladies' riding hats are described as “loves of things,” especially the black beaver ones, with dark green feathers and black Solferino leather trimmings. A local paper thinks it is dangerous to look at a pretty face, rosy with exertion, under one of these saucy hats. – Los Angeles Star, 1860🍽️Etiquette Enthusiast, Maura J. Graber of The RSVP Institute of Etiquette, is the Site Editor of the Etiquipedia© Etiquette Encyclopedia
