Woollen caps worn by Dutch whalers
In 1980 archaeologists investigated the graves of 185 Dutchmen – whale hunters and workmen of the train oil refineries – who had died on or near Spitsbergen during the 17th century. The skeletons were still wearing their knitted woollen caps. Each cap was individualized; the men recognized one another only by the pattern of stripes on the caps. The men were bundled up so tightly against the fierce cold that only their eyes were visible.
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Woollen caps worn by Dutch whalers
In 1980 archaeologists investigated the graves of 185 Dutchmen – whale hunters and workmen of the train oil refineries – who had died on or near Spitsbergen during the 17th century. The skeletons were still wearing their knitted woollen caps. Each cap was individualized; the men recognized one another only by the pattern of stripes on the caps. The men were bundled up so tightly against the fierce cold that only their eyes were visible.
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In 1980 archaeologists investi ...... only their eyes were visible.
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In 1980 onderzochten archeolog ...... kt dat je alleen hun ogen zag.
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NG-2006-110-14
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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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created
c. 1642 - c. 1800
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ca. 1642 - ca. 1800
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extent
circumference 65 cm
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depth 29.5 cm
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doos breedte 35 cm
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doos diepte 29,5 cm
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doos hoogte 30 cm
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height 23 cm
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height 30 cm
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hoogte 23 cm
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omtrek 65 cm
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width 35 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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18e eeuw
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18th century
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derde kwart 17e eeuw
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fourth quarter 17th century
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second quarter 17th century
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third quarter 17th century
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tweede kwart 17e eeuw
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vierde kwart 17e eeuw
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