Jan 13, 2025
Riding Coat from the court of Saxony, ca. 1601
This riding coat, made of black cloth and decorated with silk, is one of 24 coats ordered for the servants of the Saxon court in 1601. Additional mittens could be pulled over the sleeves during cold weather.
Like most riding coats of that time, this example is double-breasted and closed with hooks and eyes. The back is cut wide to allow the wearer to sit comfortably on the back of a horse without fabric getting in the way.
Today, this garment is exhibited at the Rüstkammer in Dresden, Germany.
