Woollen caps worn by Dutch whalers

anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1800

In 1980 archaeologists investigated the graves of 185 Dutchmen – whale hunters and workmen of the train oil refineries – who had died on or near Spitsbergen during the 17th century. The skeletons were still wearing their knitted woollen caps. Each cap was individualized; the men recognized one another only by the pattern of stripes on the caps. The men were bundled up so tightly against the fierce cold that only their eyes were visible.

  • Artwork typemuts
  • Object numberNG-2006-110-4
  • Dimensionswidth 35 cm x height 30 cm x depth 29.5 cm, circumference 30 cm x height 26 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Woollen caps worn by Dutch whalers

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-2006-110-4

  • Description

    Muts met oorkleppen, van fijn gebreide meerkleurige wol met lichtbruine, lichtgroene, donkergroene en blauwe horizontale strepen in verschillende breedten en schuin gerichte vierkantjes. Meerdere reparaties zijn zichtbaar. De binnenmuts is grof gebreid en lichtbruin van kleur. Gebreid in tricot-steek. In twee delen op elkaar genaaid.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous

  • Dating

    c. 1700 - c. 1800

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    • width 35 cm x height 30 cm x depth 29.5 cm
    • circumference 30 cm x height 26 cm

This work is about

  • Person

  • Subject

  • Place

  • Period

    • 1600 - 1800
    • 1980

Acquisition and rights

Documentation

  • Ad van Liempt, 'In depot : hoofddeksels', Oog 3 (2009) nr. 5, p. 92-93.

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