Wooly chaps were most commonly worn on the Northern Plains for warmth and because they repelled rain or snow. These chaps were made out of different types of furs – bear, buffalo, Angora, and more. They became popular in the late-nineteenth century and can still be found in the Northern states today. Working cowboys often wore wooly chaps for warmth on the trail during the winters. Later, Wild West show performers and rodeo athletes adopted the wooly chaps because they had a flashy look to them. You can see different types of chaps in our American Cowboy Gallery every single day! 🤠 #ThrowbackThursday #WesternHistory . . . 📸1: DRC, 2004.302.3 📸2: Angora Chaps. 1915-1920. Visalia Stock Saddle Company. NCWHM. 80.40.6. 📸3: Sealskin Chaps. 1920-1925. Acquisition Fund Purchase. NCWHM. 2010.11. 📸4: Angora Chaps. 1900-1910. Joe Grandee Collection. NCWHM. 91.1.778.