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Cape (douillette)
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Cape (douillette)

anonymous · c. 1830 - c. 1835 · smocking; linen (material); silk

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

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In French, the word < douillette > means soft and comfortable. It therefore has traditionally been used for quilted coats. This douillette is made of a thin silk, yet the adding ensures adequate protection against the cold.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineSchoudermantel (douillette). c. 1830 - c. 1835. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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