The woman wears an equestrian outfit, including a hat, high-necked blouse, and gloves. She holds a horse whip. A "hobby horse" is a child's toy, and it implies that her horsemanship is poor., Text: Each being has its "hobby," / Some better and some worse; / And you are no exception, / Yours is a hobby horse., Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
