Bibliothèque mondiale du cheval

« The noble beauty of the horse has always inspired man to make an equally handsome appearance. The horseman’s careful attention to each detail of the tack, to the design of each accessory, and to the impeccable tailoring of each piece of clothing gives evidence to his respect for the horse and to his own self-respect as well. In this sense, the Costume Institute’s exhibition is far more than a survey of riding apparel: it is in essence the history of a very special style, one that is still preserved today in equestrian costumes worn by sportsmen throughout the world. This booklet, prepared from label copy in the exhibition, serves as a guide through the galleries and as a supplement to the Museum’s major publication Man and the Horse. Each gallery is organized thematically-some around specific sports and some around a particular lifestyle, but all celebrate the beauty of horses and their accomplished, elegant riders and attendants. […]. » Présentation de l’éditeur (1984)

« Catalogue d’exposition organisée par le Metropolitan museum of art du 3 décembre 1984 au 1 er septembre 1985 au Costume Institute. » IFCE