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Boy’s Coat
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Boy’s Coat

anonymous · c. 1730 - c. 1740 · damask; satin; linen (material); silk

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

About this work

In earlier times children were dressed as adults from the age of three or four. The cut of this damask boy’s coat is similar to that of men’s coats in the same period. The jacket is close-fitting. In addition, the sleeves are set in far back and cut in a curve. Consequently, the youngster could hardly move his arms in it.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
coatskirtfrakrokjaschildrenswearmenswearmain garment
Credit lineBoy’s Coat. c. 1730 - c. 1740. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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