Woollen Caps Worn by Dutch Whalers
In 1980 archaeologists investigated the graves of 185 Dutchmen – whale hunters, and workers at whale oil refineries – who had died on or near Spitsbergen in the 17th century. Many skeletons were still wearing their knitted woollen head coverings. These caps were highly personal. The men were bundled up against the severe cold and could only be recognized by the colours and patterns of their caps. Presumably this is the reason why the caps went with them into their graves.
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Woollen Caps Worn by Dutch Whalers
In 1980 archaeologists investigated the graves of 185 Dutchmen – whale hunters, and workers at whale oil refineries – who had died on or near Spitsbergen in the 17th century. Many skeletons were still wearing their knitted woollen head coverings. These caps were highly personal. The men were bundled up against the severe cold and could only be recognized by the colours and patterns of their caps. Presumably this is the reason why the caps went with them into their graves.
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In 1980 archaeologists investi ...... t with them into their graves.
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In 1980 onderzochten archeolog ...... mutsen mee het graf ingingen.
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NG-2006-110-2
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Rijksmuseum
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Wollen mutsen van Nederlandse walvisvaarders
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Woollen Caps Worn by Dutch Whalers
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c. 1650 - c. 1700
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ca. 1650 - ca. 1700
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circumference 61 cm
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height 30 cm
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hoogte 30 cm
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omtrek 61 cm
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Collectie: Spitsbergen (collectie)
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Collectie: kostuums en accessoires
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Collection: costumes and accessories
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derde kwart 17e eeuw
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fourth quarter 17th century
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third quarter 17th century
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vierde kwart 17e eeuw
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