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Dolman coat with lace
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The key feature of a dolman is the way the sleeves are cut thus creating a shape halfway between a coat and a cape. It was a popular garment in the 1870s and 1880s. The front was usually longer than the back, where protruding panels accommodated the bustle.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineDolman coat with lace. c. 1880 - c. 1885. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
