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Hat of Vice-Admiral Koopman, pierced by a bullet during the bombardment of Antwerp
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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High hat, black of (partially decayed) beaver. Widely flaring upwards, slightly arched. Bottom damaged at the back. A hole at the top. Remnant of a narrow band around the hat interior: Natural leather sweatband and white silk lining on bottom stamp: Supra fine felt J.J. Froger in hats Vijgendam and corner of the Beursstraat no 30 Amsterdam water-proof. Below paper bottom with same, below cardboard bottom, then felt bottom with second inscription handwritten: VIIII-. / Jinperme. Explanation: Evening of 28 October 1830 on the deck of HM Corvette Komeet, day of the (etc.).
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineHoed van Vice-admiraal Koopman, met een kogel doorboord bij bombardement van Antwerpen. c. 1800 - c. 1830. Froger et Fils, I.J.. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
