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Mourning badge of black hair felt; the right leaf is decorated with a narrow bow of black ribbon, upon which a small knot covered with grosgrain ribbon
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Mourning badge of black hair felt; the right leaf is decorated with a narrow bow of black ribbon, upon which a small knot covered with grosgrain ribbon

anonymous · c. 1785 - c. 1800 · leather; haarvilt; silk

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

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Mourning cap of black hair felt. Round crown. The right leaf is decorated with a narrow loop of black ribbon, on which a small knot, covered with grosgrain ribbon, is placed. The cap is lined with white grosgrain silk capeline.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
rouwsteekmenswear
Credit lineRouwsteek van zwart haarvilt; het rechterblad is versierd met een smalle lis van zwart lint, waarop een kleine knoop, overtrokken met ripslint. c. 1785 - c. 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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