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High hat of black satin, so-called claque, with feather mechanism
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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High hat, claque, of black satin. Slightly hollowed cylindrical crown. Spring mechanism. Narrow brim, bent up only on one side. Bordered with grosgrain ribbon, hatband of grosgrain ribbon. Lining of black satin. Manufacturer's mark: M.ture de CHAPEAUX MECANIQUE(S) / CC as monogram in circle / MARQUE DE FABRIQUE. Address: A.F. HERBERMANN / Koningsplein 14 / AMSTERDAM.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineHoge hoed van zwart satijn, zogenaamde claque, met veermechaniek. c. 1888 - c. 1896. Alexander Ferdinand Herbermann. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.