Baby’s Jacket

anonymous, c. 1760 - c. 1800

This baby’s jacket is decorated with painted flowers, pomegranates, and pears. The four red bows at the front add an extra cheerful touch to it. It was probably made by reusing the fabric from a bed cover or an adult’s garment.

  • Artwork typechildrenswear, main garment, jasje, streekdracht
  • Object numberBK-1978-784
  • Dimensionsheight 27 cm, width 21.5 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Baby’s Jacket

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1978-784

  • Description

    Streekdracht.

Creation

  • Creation

    • maker: anonymous, India (possibly)
    • maker: anonymous, Zaanstreek (possibly)
    • maker: anonymous, Hindeloopen (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1760 - c. 1800

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    • height 27 cm
    • width 21.5 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Jonkvrouw C.I. Six, 's-Graveland

  • Acquisition

    gift 1978

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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