Check out these unique vintage wool jodhpurs! Perfect for the young equestrian, they’re reinforced with felted wool to protect little legs from rubbing. You’ll find two handy front slit pockets, belt loops, and a front button fly closure. The sartorial split waistband adds comfort and a touch of style, while the zipper and elastic bands at the ankles make them easy to slip on and off.
Size: 6/8
Measurements:
Waist: 22 inches (Can be let out back seam 2" for 24")
Hips: 44 inches
Front Rise: 11 inches
Rear Rise: 15 1/2 inches
Inseam: 26 1/2 inches
Outseam/Length: 36 1/2 inches
Calf: 10 inches
Hem Sweep/Leg Openings, Closed: 9 inches
Era: 1950s
Style: Jodhpurs, Equestrian, Riding Pants
Colors: Military Taupe, Cream White
Label: MICHAEL MULLINS owner identification label
Materials: Wool Gabardine, Wool Felt, Lightening" brand brass zippers at ankles, Elastic at ankles.
Origin: Made in the USA
Condition: Good vintage condition for a children's workwear piece. Features historical wear appropriate for use, including a few small professional darns and faint storage spots/stains, signs of wear that add to its authentic mid-century character.
Mid-century youth equestrian culture placed a heavy emphasis on proper turnout, even for children. Tailored wool jodhpurs with reinforced inner leg patches were a staple for young riders attending riding academies, summer camps, or country day schools. Items like these frequently featured sewn-in owner identification labels (such as the "Michael Mullins" tag seen here). The tag is charming vestige of mid-century boarding school and camp gear protocol designed to ensure garments didn't get lost in bustling shared cloakrooms or communal camp laundries.
By the 1950s, post-war suburban growth and a rising middle class led to a major boom in youth equestrian programs, riding academies, and summer camps. Children's riding attire mirrored adult sportswear of the era, combining functional durability with tailored sophistication. Heavyweight wool gabardine, suede reinforcements, and ankle zippers were engineered to withstand the rigorous friction of the saddle while maintaining the sharp, traditional "turnout" required for riding rings and junior competitions.
