Shirt of Willem Frederik (?)

anonymous, c. 1650

In the 17th century, an impeccably clean shirt stood for ‘cleanliness’ (hygiene) and was a status symbol, as clean linens required clear water and an extensive wardrobe. This shirt is decorated with wide flounces of bobbin lace, which only the wealthiest could have afforded. The presumed wearer, Willem Frederik, became Prince of Orange in 1645.

  • Artwork typemenswear, main garment, chemise
  • Object numberNG-NM-1103
  • Dimensionslength 118 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Shirt of Willem Frederik (?)

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-NM-1103

  • Description

    Hemd van wit linnen. Met vaste kanten kraag en manchetten. De kant langs de liggende kraag, split en manchetten is een vlaams kloskant met hoofdzakelijk linnenslag en met gesloten picotrand en zeer weinig korte spijlen als fond. Symmetrisch patroon bestaande uit verticale bloemstengel en lintslingers. Onder het split in rood gemerkt met gekroonde W. Vermoedelijk gedragen door Willem III (1650-1702), liever door Willem II (1626-1650).

Creation

  • Creation

    naaister: anonymous, Southern Netherlands (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1650

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    length 118 cm

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  • Person

  • Period

    1650

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  • Shirt of Willem Frederik (?)
  • Shirt of Willem Frederik (?)
  • Shirt of Willem Frederik (?)
  • Shirt of Willem Frederik (?)
  • Shirt of Willem Frederik (?)