Coat (burnous )

anonymous, 1850 - 1865

French soldiers in the North African colonies adopted this traditional local cape for its functional use. In the mid-19th century this burnous gave rise to a new fashion in women’s coats named after the original. They were decorated with fringes and tassels and generally had a hood. Besides being called burnous, these capes were also known as a bedouïne or Talma.

  • Artwork typewomenswear, outerwear, cloak, burnous
  • Object numberBK-1973-398
  • Dimensionslength 73 cm x length 85 cm x width 250 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Coat (burnous )

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1973-398

  • Description

    Cape, burnous, van witte zijde met hemelsblauw koord en franje. Wijd schoudermodel met capuchon en laagingezette ingebouwde mouwspieën. Sluiting met stevig witsatijnen lint. Brede sierranden van koord en twee zijden kwasten. Hemelsblauwe gewatteerde satijnen voering, doorgestikt in blokjes.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Netherlands (possibly)

  • Dating

    1850 - 1865

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    length 73 cm x length 85 cm x width 250 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Stichting tot Bevordering van de Belangen van het Rijksmuseum

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1973

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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