Cape (Talma) made of lace

anonymous, c. 1860 - c. 1870

It was difficult to obtain bright purple with natural dyes. In 1856, English chemist W.H. Perkin accidentally discovered a synthetic purple pigment which became known as mauveine. This rich new purple caught on in the 1860s. And the relatively inexpensive industrial production made it accessible to a wide public.

  • Artwork typewomenswear, outerwear, cloak, mantilla
  • Object numberBK-NM-12643

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Cape (Talma) made of lace

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-12643

  • Description

    Mantille met kap van machinale kant. Aan de kap hangen twee slippen. Gevoerd met lila zijde. Op dezelfde hanger hangt een snoer van paars koord met kwast en paarse kralen: BK-TN-2339; bijbehorend (?).

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Netherlands (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1860 - c. 1870

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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of J.G. de Groot Jamin, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1920

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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  • Cape (Talma) made of lace
  • Cape (Talma) made of lace
  • Cape (Talma) made of lace