Arkivism
Sash worn by Roelofs, 2nd lieutenant of the Mobile Schutterij in 1830/32
Public domain

Sash worn by Roelofs, 2nd lieutenant of the Mobile Schutterij in 1830/32

anonymous · 1800 - 1830 · knotted; braiding; stitched; sprang (Egyptisch vlechtwerk); wool; silk

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

About this work

Sash of faded orange cord silk, combination of sash M.1815 with tassels M.1860 (rare!), in the technique of Egyptian braiding. Label with the text: 2nd Lieutenant Roelofs, attached to the sash. On both sides, tassels of the same cord silk are attached with long fringes. At the bottom, stitched buttons from the ends of the sash can be seen.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
sashRoelofs
Credit lineSjerp gedragen door Roelofs, in 1830/32 2e luitenant van de Mobiele Schutterij. 1800 - 1830. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

Similar works