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Canopy hat
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Canopy hat

anonymous · c. 1815 - c. 1820 · trekken; spinning; scheppen (papierbereiding); weaving; riet; metal; metal thread; paper; wood (plant material); velvet (fabric weave); cotton (textile); silk

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

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This bonnet has a complex construction: the upper part of the crown consists of thin slats of wood over a support of woven cane. The rest of the crown is formed by a paper barrel. The brim is also made of paper, which is reinforced along the edge with metal wire.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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hatbonnet
Credit lineLuifelhoed. c. 1815 - c. 1820. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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