Australian Riding Coat: "Drizabone"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Traditional Clothing and Adornment
Object Type: Coats
Country: Australia
Continent: Oceania
Geographic Region: Australia and New Zealand
Materials: Waxed Canvas
width: 61.5 in;
height: 52 in;
depth: .5 in
This coat is worn by horse riders in Australia Made of waxed canvas, as an effective rain coat, the name Driza-Bone originated from the phrase "dry as a bone."
According to a 2007 article in the Sydney Morning Herald,
"Driza-Bone was selected as a national outfit that captures the essence of Australia's culture and environment and reflects the spirit and style of our island home . . ."
Driza-Bone coats originated over 100 years ago when a sailor fashioned waterproof coats out of windjammer sails for protection against the harsh Australian trade winds.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driza-Bone
https://www.smh.com.au/news/apec/revealed-our-national-dress/2007/09/08/1188783536696.html