Jodphurs Collection

Gibbs Happy Families - Mr Field the Farmer. 20th century

Cowdray Polo - 1939
Lord Louis Mountbatten and two other team members between chukkas at Cowdray. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18496

Dressed to Kill 1912
Woman: tailor-made with a narrow skirt, belted long line jacket with bellows pockets & a trilby hat. Man: jodphurs, gaiters or leggings, belted jacket with a pleated back & patch pockets

F. B. Rees, Jockey
F. B. (Dick) Rees (1894-1951) was the first jockey to win 100 races in a National Hunt season, in 1924. Date: 1925

Advert for Moss Bros, widely known for its menswear, here advertising its children's riding outfits. Date: 1939

Rider on the Beach, 1911 (oil on canvas)
3937471 Rider on the Beach, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 70x100 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; German, out of copyright

Otley, 1901 (cyanotype)
LSH239498 Otley, 1901 (cyanotype) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); 16.5x12 cm; Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; eLinley Sambourne House; English, out of copyright

The Dandy, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO189792 The Dandy, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Cadets on parade at the army school in Armagh, 4th September 1929

The new uniform for the soldiers of the Irish Free State Army. 26th February 1934

Shepherd sitting on fence at Findon Sheep Fair, 1931 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4957

King Edward VIII, George V and Duke of Gloucester
The three elder sons of King George V pictured together, at what looks like a hunt meeting, sometime in the 1920s. From left to right, Edward

Horse and cart with owner
Horse and cart in a field with a man, probably the owner, Es Briggs of North Foreland House, Broadstairs, Kent

Horse-drawn horse box
A horse-drawn horse box on a street, with a man in charge wearing jodphurs

Storrington Beagles Meet, Swan, Fittleworth, March 1938 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16487

Three people getting into an old car, possibly a Standard, November 1936 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N13739

Leconfield Opening Meet 1934
Leconfield Opening Meet with two riders by an old car, 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office ref no: Garland N10302

Silhouette of Land Girl taking dog for walk, WW2
Silhouette of a Land Girl taking a dog for a walk during the Second World War. 1939-1945

Rudolph Valentino with his Dogs 1926
RUDOLPH VALENTINO film actor, exercising his two dogs. His tragic early death resulted from peritonitis after an emergency operation for appendicitis and gastric ulcers

British soldier and horse, Braunschweig, Germany
British soldier working for the British Army of the Rhine, near Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, in postwar Germany. Seen here with his horse. Date: circa 1946

Three dog handlers with six dogs in front of stables
Three dog handlers with six assorted dogs in front of stables. Date: circa 1920s

Two women with three dogs in a field. Date: circa 1920s

Jack Pickford, film actor, with dogs
Jack Pickford (1896-1933), Canadian-born American actor, film director and producer, with two dogs in a studio portrait. Date: circa 1910s

Polish army officer, WW1
A Polish army officer during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Winston Churchill on horseback in Bangalore, India in 1897, from A Roving Commission
KW280607 Winston Churchill on horseback in Bangalore, India in 1897, from A Roving Commission by Winston S. Churchill, published by Scribner s, 1930 (litho) by English School

Portrait of a Young Jockey (oil on canvas)
XCF271030 Portrait of a Young Jockey (oil on canvas) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Young couple standing with horse in field, (B&W)

A little girl with the elephants from the Circus at Foots Cray, Kent, England

Watching the Polo at Cowdray - July 1948
Three players in riding gear take a break with a lady, sitting on the front mudguard of an Austin, and watch the Tournament. A Bentley and other spectators can be seen in the background

Taking the dog for a walk - 4 November 1946
Lady on horseback rides along a road past a row of stone cottages at Upperton, carrying a bull terrier whilst another dog walks beside. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No

Wartime Wedding Group - August 1941
Bride, Groom, Best Man, and family members, three of the men in military uniform George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N20785

Automobile Association Scout - September 1939
a Scout with his bicycle, ready for the road. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18736

Storrington Beagles Hunt, Swan, Fittleworth, March 1938 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16489

Leconfield Meet at Holland Wood, c1930 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4155a

Four young girls with carthorse pulling a cart, December 1941
Four young girls with carthorse pulling a cart at Osmaston. Picture that was taken for Housewife magazine. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N21077A

Huntsman with whip, Sussex
Huntsman chatting to lady, Sussex George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10908

Triumphant Polo team at Cowdray wearing tops depicting playing cards, August 1949 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N32421

Silver Wedding presentation, on the steps of Petworth House
Friends sheltering from rain whilst awaiting the Silver Wedding presentation, on the steps of Petworth House during the Leconfield Opening Meet

Silhouette of a figure in riding gear
Full-length silhouette of a figure (male or female) in riding gear, including hard hat, jodphurs and boots

General Dilleman with the French Army
General Dilleman, an American soldier with the French Army, discussing tactics in a field during the First World War. Date: circa 1917-1918

Sporting Women 1919
A man has difficulty choosing between the traditional riding girl and the modern motoring girl

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"Jodphurs: A Timeless Equestrian Fashion Statement" From the Cowdray Polo matches in 1939 to the iconic Dressed to Kill photograph from 1912, they have been a staple in equestrian attire for over a century. Favored by riders like F. B. Rees and even endorsed by Moss Bros in their advertisements, these trousers have stood the test of time. Even royalty couldn't resist the allure of jodphurs, with King Edward VIII, George V, and the Duke of Gloucester all donning them during their horseback adventures. Whether traveling in a horse-drawn horse box or galloping along the beach as depicted in Rider on the Beach (1911), jodphurs provided both style and functionality. The history stretches back further than one might think; an Otley cyanotype from 1901 showcases early this fashion trend. Even earlier still, The Dandy published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810 featured hand-colored etchings that highlighted this equestrian garment's popularity. Not limited to just riding enthusiasts, jodhpurs found their way into various professions. From British soldiers stationed in Braunschweig, Germany to dog handlers posing proudly with six dogs outside stables - these trousers became synonymous with professionalism and practicality. Whether you're channeling your inner Mr Field from Gibbs Happy Families or simply seeking comfort while enjoying outdoor activities - embrace the timeless charm of jodhpurs. These versatile trousers continue to make a statement wherever they go – on polo fields or city streets alike.