Heraldic tunic from the House of Orange-Nassau
No article of clothing could be more symbolic: the arms of Prince Frederick Hendrick of Orange-Nassau are embroidered on the front, back, and sleeves. This ‘heraldic tunic’ was made for his state funeral in Delft on 10 May 1647. It was carried in the procession to demonstrate the deceased’s status and rank. Four such tunics were worn by heralds, and a fifth, symbolizing the dead prince, was borne aloft on a pole.
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Heraldic tunic from the House of Orange-Nassau
No article of clothing could be more symbolic: the arms of Prince Frederick Hendrick of Orange-Nassau are embroidered on the front, back, and sleeves. This ‘heraldic tunic’ was made for his state funeral in Delft on 10 May 1647. It was carried in the procession to demonstrate the deceased’s status and rank. Four such tunics were worn by heralds, and a fifth, symbolizing the dead prince, was borne aloft on a pole.
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Bruikleen van het Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap
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On loan from the Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap
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No article of clothing could b ...... ce, was borne aloft on a pole.
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Symbolischer kan een kledingst ...... rd op een stok omhooggehouden.
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Heraldic tunic from the House of Orange-Nassau
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Nassause wapenrok
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created
1647
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1647
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breedte 130 cm
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depth 21 cm
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diepte 21 cm
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height 90 cm
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hoogte 90 cm
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width 130 cm
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Collectie: kostuums en accessoires
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Collection: costumes and accessories
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temporal
second quarter 17th century
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tweede kwart 17e eeuw
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