Shoulder cape (douillette)

anonymous, c. 1830 - c. 1835

In French, the word < douillette > means soft and comfortable. It therefore has traditionally been used for quilted coats. This douillette is made of a thin silk, yet the adding ensures adequate protection against the cold.

  • Artwork typecloak, douillette
  • Object numberBK-1978-263
  • Physical characteristicsZijde, linnen

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Shoulder cape (douillette)

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1978-263

  • Description

    Cape van blauwe zijde, versierd met smokwerk, bruin fluwelen biezen bij de armsgaten en een bruine fluwelen pelerine met franjes; voering van bruin linnen.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1830 - c. 1835

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    Zijde, linnen

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Jonkvrouw C.I. Six, 's-Graveland

  • Acquisition

    gift 1978

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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