Steek van J.R. Thorbecke

anoniem, c. 1850

J.R. Thorbecke's official uniform as minister of Home Affairs, c. 1850. After the French occupation new official dress was introduced for government and court functionaries. These uniforms were for special occasions. The higher the rank, the more ornate and ample the decoration, all precisely according to the regulations. The wearer footed the bill. In 1825 King William I introduced official dress for ministers. Thorbecke had these garments made, with tricorne and sword, around 1850, during his first ministry.

  • Artwork typebicorne
  • Object numberNG-532-4
  • Dimensionswidth 45.5 cm x height 20 cm x depth 42.5 cm, length 56 cm x width 17 cm x height 16 cm x height 14 cm