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Shoulder cape (douillette)
anoniem, 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