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Official costume of a state treasurer
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Official costume of a state treasurer

anonymous · c. 1885 - c. 1899 · casting; weaving; copper (metal); velvet (fabric weave); struisvogelveer; cloth; silk

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

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Official costume or small costume of a state treasurer, consisting of a black wool jacket (a), a white wool waistcoat (b), black wool trousers (c) and a sash of black silk velvet (d). Model: (a) low standing collar with gold embroidery. Front panels end horizontally just below the waist; two long back panels with loose flap pockets with gold embroidery; copper buttons with crowned 'W'. Long sleeves, smooth and straight cut with turned cuffs decorated with gold embroidery; (b) V-shaped neck without collar, also straight cut front panels. Same buttons as on the jacket; (c) long, slightly tapering legs with wide gold braid patterned; (d) the two sides of the sash are different in height, turned and provided with black ostrich feather; on the short turn a orange cockade and bouillonné gold thread.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAmbtskostuum van een rijksbetaalmeester. c. 1885 - c. 1899. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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