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Coat (douillette)

anonymous · c. 1845 - c. 1855 · ripsbinding; moire; rips; silk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This padded coat has two striking features: a pelerine (wide collar) and sleeves. It is one of several types of douillette that were worn around 1850. The fabric, known as moiré silk, is also referred to as watered silk. The effect is achieved through a number of finishes whereby the pattern is printed into the fabric with a roller.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

coat mantle womenswear

Credit lineCoat (douillette). c. 1845 - c. 1855. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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