Four Centuries on the Seabed, The Dresses from the Palmwood Wreck I Museum Kaap Skil

[@ahill4642]

It’s nice when we hear of precious history being revered and appreciated and preserved for all. 👏🏽

[@stillme4084]

Absolutely amazing. Timeless beauty. Craftsmanship, art. Just WOW!!!

[@janetteevans4492]

This is truly amazing, that fabric is like none other 4:34 I would love to go to this museum to see it someday

[@violetvotes2024]

It must have been a terrible loss for the woman who owned these treasures. Imagine wearing that beautiful silver infused dress! She must have glittered, sparkled and shined under the candle light. A beautiful dress to dance in. How sad she must have been to have lost it. I wish she could know how we are marveling at it and treasuring it now!

[@jaleach123]

What would be even more incredible is if a portrait turned up showing the woman wearing the actual dress. The chances of that happening are miniscule probably but how great would that be?

[@sabine4759]

"Terrible loss"? A loss, I suppose! But remember those were rich people living at the costs of their poor citizens and peasants they were constantly exploiting! Normal people wore second hand clothes , those were handyman, construction workers or employees who were not poor in the sense of the word! But the poor people didn 't wear "clothes" , just pieces of fabric stuff and had absolutely nothing to eat! And those rich nobles didn 't feel any remorse for treating them badly and exploiting them ! So don 't talk about "terrible loss"! Shortly after the sinking this rich lady surely had another precious gown of her own!

[@derekrea4876]

@@sabine4759 You would be correct for some lower class people. However, at that time, in that region, most people were not that badly off. As for the attitude of the rich, I think you are sadly also correct. Religious convictions would mean frequent donations to the poor though, buying their way to heaven, sort of. We are generalising a fair bit though. We are also assuming the lady owner either wasn't on the ship, or survived the wreck, which isn't at all sure.

[@derekrea4876]

You are assuming the lady owner either wasn't on the ship, or survived the wreck, which isn't at all sure.

[@tacticutie4277]

​@@derekrea4876 There is another video of this dress where a letter was written: Experts on the English House of Stuart found a letter written on March 17, 1642, from Princess Elizabeth Stuart, who mentioned that her sister-in-law Henrietta's baggage ships had gone down, carrying vessels from her private chapel, as well as the clothing of her ladies-in-waiting. So it sounds like this was just packed up to move from one place to another after the owner had already arrived at their destination.

[@elizabethsloan3192]

I would love to see a pattern and construction diagrams on this!

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Sadly no patterns or diagrams are currently available, as the textile research results are not yet ready for publication.

[@justinwhite6787]

Absolutely! I kept wanting to see more of the Clothing and less of the curators :) What a find!!! Makes you wonder what else must be out there!

[@Tinuviel788]

@@MuseumKaapSkil Are there possibly any plans to publish the patterns and the findings of the research once it's complete, then? It's fascinating! Truly, what a find!

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

@@Tinuviel788 The School of Historical Dress is working on it 👍

[@Tinuviel788]

@@MuseumKaapSkil Oh wonderful, thank you so much, that's such great news!

[@georgemacdonell2341]

I love the fact that you found a time capsule and a very special one, imagining society at that time.. .

[@tefany5500]

This is absolutely magnificent info. To have a peek inside some of the most intimate history of kings or queens, aristocrats are even owners of a textile co is so fascinating. The eccentricity of the era is so remarkably captivating!!! WOW

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

Four CENTURIES? How are they still in such good condition? Amazing!

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

This is one of the issues that has also puzzled researchers. There are dozens of wrecks in the vicinity, but none of them have yielded any textiles in a presentable state. Even a woollen sock in an advanced state of degradation is a rare find, leading to the conclusion that local underwater conditions are very detrimental to the survival of textile fibres. So what’s different here? We suspect that the gowns were exposed to almost no oxygen for centuries, and oxygen is a prime driver of decay. They were stored in heavy chests, while the wreck itself was submerged beneath the sediment for most of its existence, only recently washing free. In that sense, the divers were likely at the right place at the right time, before further decay could occur.

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

@@MuseumKaapSkil Thank you for the breakdown! What incredible good luck!

[@myrawells5691]

Incredible! How beautiful! Thank you

[@EsmereldaPea]

​@@MuseumKaapSkil- were they any remains found with the ship or is it presumed that all/most survived? Had the shop been identified?

[@StacyL.]

I think it has to do with the silver that's sewn directly into the garment. Silver is a natural preservative and may have given some sort of antimicrobial benefit to the garment. 🤓

[@katharineharrison9091]

Everything Emmy de Groot said touched my heart. That it was an emotional experience

[@kokonana4086]

Amazing how the fabric stands the test of time (and sea water)!

[@thomasjamison2050]

I can't say for sure here, but in general, objects under water that are completely buried by mud stand a very good chance of staying in much better condition than one can expect otherwise. The Vasa is a good example.

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

This is one of the issues that has also puzzled researchers. There are dozens of wrecks in the vicinity, but none of them have yielded any textiles in a presentable state. Even a woollen sock in an advanced state of degradation is a rare find, leading to the conclusion that local underwater conditions are very detrimental to the survival of textile fibres. So what’s different here? We suspect that the gowns were exposed to almost no oxygen for centuries, and oxygen is a prime driver of decay. They were stored in heavy chests, while the wreck itself was submerged beneath the sediment for most of its existence, only recently washing free. In that sense, the divers were likely at the right place at the right time, before further decay could occur.

[@thomasjamison2050]

@@MuseumKaapSkil Whatever the case, it is a truly glorious find!

[@thomasjamison2050]

@@MuseumKaapSkil A case from NYC comes to mind. When they were building out into the Hudson River, the were doing some excavation work along the existing shore and the uncover wooden beams that were centuries old but just like new. The conclusion they made was that the mud had blocked out all the oxygen that might have penetrated into the wood. And that makes me think of another case. The state of New Jersey once had magnificent stands of white cedar trees that were old growth timber. During the 17th century these were mostly all cut down, but during the 19th century it was discovered that cedar trees had been falling over into the swamps for centuries, and that if one dug down into the mud once could pull them up and they were as good as new when in some cases, they were a great many centuries old. Sometime a couple decades ago I was talking to a man who had helped construct the foundation for a nuclear plant along the Jersey Shore. We discussed the cedar trees and he just nodded and said that when he was drilling preliminary test bore holes, on several occasions he found pieces of good quality cedar among that material taken up by the boring. He said that was found about 70 feet down in the mud.

[@user-oj5bw7sl8p]

@@thomasjamison2050 Wow!

[@alisonmary1443]

Wonderful to see. A body doesn't last that long under the sea but a dress does! Thank you for sharing.

[@cherylsmith4826]

Thanks for the closeup of the silver weaving- lovely

[@marley7145]

Thank you so much for the English subtitles!

[@barbe847]

Would love for museum and Industry to recreate these finds like this dress to get a better glimpse into 17th century high fashion or nobility life.

[@emmaorlich7427]

This would be absolutely wonderful! 🙏🏻😍

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Sadly no patterns or diagrams are currently available, as the textile research results are not yet ready for publication.

[@kathryn1050]

How extraordinarily wonderful this find is. Thank you for filming of it.

[@bowiekt]

Adored this soo much❤❤❤❤❤❤being a textilist/seamstress/ all passions art and history ! Thank you!

[@remkeveerling6108]

Wij gaan in februari naar Texel, vooral ook om deze vondsten! Geweldig om straks te bekijken!

[@debbiebrewington7635]

This is amazing. Originally a very beautiful gown I’m sure!!!

[@okdk7]

The pattern looks almost celtic ( at 02:24 ).. Amazing and thank you for sharing.

[@carolyngraham2003]

i am curious as to why the colours and form of one dress are beautifully preserved while the second dress is much more distressed. Were they stored differently on the ship or is it due to a difference in the fabric type? Anyone know?

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

They were stored alongside each other and thus in similar conditions, so that likely is not the reason for this big difference. Our working theory is that the silver is to blame: silver oxidates (rusts) in marine environments like most metals, and the silver on this gown is very deteriorated. This has had a strong impact on the silk fibers, as rust tends to demolish everything it touches. The other gown was more ‘plain’ and barely featured any metal accessories, which ironically led to a better survival.

[@carolyngraham2003]

Thank you for satisfying my curiosity.

[@paulakimmel3280]

Utterly fascinating! Makes me want to study these and recreate a dress!

[@MegaLivingIt]

Really impressive job of preservation. 🧡

[@sosteve9113]

Super mooie vondst, Gelukkig hadden de duikers het boven gehaald, Stel je voor dat het verloren was gegaan . Ben zeker van plan nog eens naar Texel te komen en het museum te bezoeken.

[@marjoriecoey3418]

You can still see the costly weave of the fabric❤ how wonderful!😊

[@drissboukili6194]

Unieke vondst,dank aan de duikers!groet uit Maroc.

[@JoeEsparza]

That is amazing! Great job on the restoration/conservation!

[@janeday9148]

It would be interesting to know what happened to the boat & passengers,it looks like a terrible tragedy happened

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

The archaeological work currently does not point to a certain disaster (like fire or war), it is evident that it a horrible tragedy has happened. A terrible storm is the likely culprit, which can result in ships capsizing or crashing into sandbanks.

[@oppositeofh8]

simply incredible, thanks for sharing this with us.

[@merelhoekstra7330]

Heel mooi deze jurk ❤

[@catherineleslie-faye4302]

OK I clearly need to put your museum on my bucket list... I want to see more of those dresses.

[@emmaorlich7427]

Maybe you like to visit the German Museum in Nürnberg one day. They got clothes, too, but older than this dress (i would love to see it!).

[@catherineleslie-faye4302]

@@emmaorlich7427 Yes that would be nice.

[@nancywysemen7196]

durability is a remarkable and awesome characteristic. outside of rocks and metals and the planet so far-a hint of heaven.

[@stormdancer0]

That copper color!! The only adjective I can think of is astounding. I really would love for someone to study the dress and create a sewing pattern for it!!

[@emmaorlich7427]

It would be great to sew a completely new dress and show it on a puppet! 😍

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Sadly no patterns or diagrams are currently available, as the textile research results are not yet ready for publication.

[@emmaorlich7427]

@@MuseumKaapSkil But they will be one day? 🙏🏻🥹

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

@@emmaorlich7427 The School of Historical Dress is working on it 👍

[@sandfly60]

Lovely. Thank you for the video. I find things like this completely fascinating.

[@dianapenn950]

Wow!!! Yes, that really is very amazing. How close, indeed.

[@trishexploring1508]

I loved seeing this but I sure wish you had shown the garments for a little longer on the screen instead of the people talking. Don't get me wrong, I loved the information they were giving,I just would like to have more of the artifacts.

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Thanks for the positive feedback. We will definitely do that in a sequel! On our website you can find many more photos and information on the finds from this ship. Maybe you'll find it interesting? kaapskil.nl/en/files/file-palmwood-wreck/

[@trishexploring1508]

Thank you!

[@paulapridy6804]

Such Elegance. How wonderful!

[@updownstate]

Wonderful in every way.

[@Truckerchick04942]

Wish they would have shown MORE, up close details of the clothing and the type of stitching used rather than showing the people who were talking...couldn't understand a word they were saying anyway.

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Hi Jan, we will post more video's on the details of the clothing soon (with English subtitles).

[@Truckerchick04942]

@@MuseumKaapSkil I look forward to that, thank you for letting me know.

[@AngelavengerL]

This is super interesting! I wonder if the history bounders like Bernadette Banner have seen this.

[@stephannerudder9349]

Would like to see the plait pattern shown on the dress that they talked about, it was lightly shown

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Thanks for you interest and feedback @stephannerudder9349 On our website you can find more information and pictures: kaapskil.nl/en/discover/collection-highlights/the-wedding-dress-from-the-palmwood-wreck/

[@LisaG442]

Cloth of gold and silver were reserved for royalty I believe. There were strict rules concerning dress among the classes. So even a very rich Merchant couldn’t array him/herself in the clothes “of their betters”. These dresses may have been bound for a royal woman as a gift, if she wasn’t on the ship when it went down.

[@janetannerevans2320]

wish they had done recreations so we might see what they looked like on someone.

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Sadly no patterns or diagrams are currently available, as the textile research results are not yet ready for publication.

[@paulapridy6804]

How exciting! I almost wish I was a textile expert just to know better what I am seeing😮

[@IamSquirrel]

This is fascinating. I must stop at this museum during my future travels.

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

You are very welcome @Iamsquirrel Texel is a very interesting and beautiful island tot visit! On our website you can find more info on the museum and the exhibitions in English if you like: kaapskil.nl/en/ There is also lots of info on the Palmwood wreck: kaapskil.nl/en/files/file-palmwood-wreck/

[@IamSquirrel]

@@MuseumKaapSkil WOW! Thank You! I didn’t know that the island existed. Dutch is cool with me. I have 2 Dutch ancestors (grandparents)from Amsterdam. They were part of the colony that settled New Amsterdam aka New Netherland. They lived on Bridge Street! I will follow your links.

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

That's interesting! ​ @IamSquirrel Thanks for sharing 👍

[@tracypaxton1054]

Amazing!!!!! I'm seeing it but I can't comprehend how something so fragile can survive all that time on the see bed.

[@Purrytat49]

Amazing history found,well done and appreciated.

[@AnneSpeeFrickus]

Wow! Prachtig filmpje.

[@patricialewis1464]

Comments are closed so I cannot ask the question. Where and how was this found please?

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

@@patricialewis1464 The dresses were found near the island Texel in the Wadden Sea (Netherlands). More information about the ship wreck can be found on our website: kaapskil.nl/en/files/file-palmwood-wreck/

[@awakenyewhosleeprealityisn4860]

@@MuseumKaapSkil I imagine that it’s always an amazing experience to uncover a new piece of our past, but such a fragile and ephemeral thing as fabric? Under water? Almost unbelievable!!

[@witchdiaan]

Geweldig !!

[@cield3987]

Where was the ship from and where was it going to? I'm wondering about the story of the dress. (I live in the US, my last name is de Groat, a derivation of de Groot. I love listening to the accents in this video even though I don't understand the language.

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

It’s always very difficult to determine the origins and destination of wrecked ship from this period, as there very little in the way of writing or engraving left on the wreck itself. It’s usually a question of looking at the ship’s construction methods (in this case, very likely Dutch, from the Amsterdam region), and the main cargo it was carrying. Though most of the cargo was not salvaged, the main goods (boxwood, ceramics, mastic and aniseed) that were seen all strongly point to the Mediterranean region. This suggests that it was Dutch merchantman returning from that area. This would mean that the gowns boarded the ship somewhere along that route (with or without their owners). Its still just an educated guess, as anything was for sale on the Amsterdam staple market, but it is the working theory at this moment in time.

[@mieperdepiep6145]

Nobody knows..... Rich people, says the dress. And another rich dress.... A lot of ships are sunken overthere in those times. The people on Texel speak Texelsdutch, ;-) .

[@lenoreleitch5297]

Where were these dresses within the ship? Were they in trunks? Floating on hangers in a cabin? Would be interesting to know how they were found and where they were situated within the wreck.

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Thank you for your interest! On our website you can find more information about the wreck (and the other finds from the ship): kaapskil.nl/en/the-palmwood-wreck/ In the follow-up video on KZbin, the first part also tells more about the location in the wreck where the finds were made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aam4Zp2OjM11l6M

[@akeleven]

Please, we need to see an illustration of what the dresses looked like at the time. Where was the wreck found? What other items were found with them?

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Thank you for your interest! On our website you can find more information about the dresses, the wreck and the other finds from the ship: kaapskil.nl/en/files/file-palmwood-wreck/ In the follow-up video on KZbin,there is some more information about the wreck and the other finds as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aam4Zp2OjM11l6M

[@denisedavies5859]

Excellent video, excellent find.

[@rrc2859]

What a treasure!!

[@cynthiaholland13]

Is everyone in the speaking the same language? The accents sound so different to my ear. I love the way the lady speaks

[@secretgarden3555]

💝Welches besonderes Glück für die Nachwelt auch wenn es für die ursprünglichen Besitzer ein trauriges Ereignis war. Ich kann die Freude der Forscher nachempfinden. ein echtes Full House bzw. Wrack ;-)

[@rabbitgregory9289]

Any guess on (1) how much the dresses would have cost and (2) how much time it would have taken to make the dresses? Thanks.

[@clairey6407]

What an incredible find!

[@celticlass8573]

Equally as important I think, is to cast a thought to the hard-working and incredibly-skilled people who made these garments. Imagine spending months working on your portion of this dress, only to have it go down with a ship.

[@torsten1163]

Faszinierend!

[@edwardmcdonough6525]

I was hoping to see the complete piece on a mannequin . Amazing !

[@RhondaReally]

Fascinating! ❤

[@shirleynitka5030]

knowing that this masterpiece used to be someones wedding dress, gave me chills. Now I have to wonder if it was ever worn. Possibly she was traveling to her new home/country. So sad.

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Research has shown that it was probably a wedding dress, but it could have been meant for an other special moment as well. What we do know is that it must have been one of the most unusual dresses which a lady from the higher social classes of Western Europe would have worn in her life. The dress was suitable for special occasions such as engagements, coronations and marriages. If it was worn as a wedding dress, the bride would have been the dazzling centrepiece of the marriage ceremony.

[@davewilson9738]

Incredible and remarkable!

[@grose2272]

Stunningly beautiful ❤

[@eldermillennial8330]

Did you fill the display case with neon?

[@nw8000]

Is there an English version of this?

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

English subtitles are available @nw8000, you can click the cc and gear icon on the video to get them. On our website you can find information about the dresses, the wreck and the other finds from the ship in English as well: kaapskil.nl/en/files/file-palmwood-wreck/

[@barbaramcspadden8655]

In 1985 the treasure hunting crew of Mel Fisher found the 1622 wreck of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha in Florida waters. Early 1990s they still were recovering remains which not only included $450 million worth of gold, silver and other precious loot but among the other artifacts were slave shackles bound with perfectly intack hemp rope.

[@cynthiaholland13]

I enjoyed reading that until the last sentence. As a black person knowing they had slave shackles just makes my heart sink

[@sarojinichaudhury179]

​@@cynthiaholland13In order to dislike the last sentence , it is not necessary that one is to be 'black' .

[@jontwest]

Yes it’s a tragedy that Africans have enslaved & sold other Africans (& others) for 1000s of years, & continue to do so. The British in particular did everything they could to stop Africans doing this in the 1800s, sacrificing 3000+ British lives, & an incredible amount of money. Although they helped many, ultimately the practice continues. Unfortunately modern groups like B LM & their massive corporate funders do literally *nothing* to end slavery.

[@jamgart6880]

Beautiful and fascinating.

[@Mikesbite]

Fascinating!

[@Jjangbunbun]

So fascinating its a true time capsule

[@breenarnianwarhorse5051]

Absolutely incredible. 😮✨

[@johnlgasper2348]

Truly amazing thank you for sharing

[@diane9247]

Wonderful!

[@E_LithaBeth]

Thank you so much for this

[@terpinator24]

Wow! This is soo cool!

[@ginojaco]

Remarkable and fascinating, how much more is there waiting to be found?

[@a.abeyta6237]

Amazing find.

[@gitfoad8032]

5:19 - this painting is as top quality as this dress, stunningly good. Any takers for the painter/painting name? The more I look at it, the more a tour de force I see.

[@zeitreisendernrw]

sehr interessant,viele grüße aus Germany

[@meghill4537]

How did the fabric survive intact?

[@andreawashnak630]

Is there a book on the discovery

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

A voluminous report has been written (in Dutch) but it is currently sold out. There is talk of a sequel, but it's unclear if that will happen. We will certainly let you know on our website if there is more clarity. kaapskil.nl/actueel/nieuws/documentaire-en-boek-over-onderzoek-aan-palmhoutwrak-collectie/

[@Radco2000]

Did they see in the silver strips for the silver's antibacterial properties?

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

No, this ‘cloth of silver’ is all about prestige, glamour and ostentatious displays of wealth. It was hugely expensive and one of the biggest and fashionable eye-catchers available - truly a Cinderella gown.

[@conmckfly]

Amazing!!

[@eyeswideopen7777]

Thats amazing that the material stayed put in salt water

[@karengottschalk3555]

Why did these garments not disintegrate after centuries under water.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

They must have been wrapped or encased in some sort of material in a case or chest.which preserved them. That's my reasoning.

[@fighterflight]

It was covered in mud and sediment shortly after sinking. From the CNN article about this and other Texel shipwrecks: “Many of the ships disintegrated over time - but the shipwrecks immediately covered in mud and sediment experienced a slower rate of decay.”

[@lorenheard2561]

Lovely!! Thank you to those who rescued all these historical treasures!!🤗💖And a big THANK you as well to those who love history and work so hard to preserve these articles!!👑🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

This is one of the issues that has also puzzled researchers. There are dozens of wrecks in the vicinity, but none of them have yielded any textiles in a presentable state. Even a woollen sock in an advanced state of degradation is a rare find, leading to the conclusion that local underwater conditions are very detrimental to the survival of textile fibres. So what’s different here? We suspect that the gowns were exposed to almost no oxygen for centuries, and oxygen is a prime driver of decay. They were stored in heavy chests, while the wreck itself was submerged beneath the sediment for most of its existence, only recently washing free. In that sense, the divers were likely at the right place at the right time, before further decay could occur.

[@atievennik6497]

Misschien omdat er geen zuurstof bij kon komen? Atie.

[@susancurrie2627]

Incredible!

[@attilatasciko4817]

Köszi - thanks : awsome stück .

[@karaamundson3964]

Brilliant!

[@Radco2000]

Also, did these same antibacterial properties help preserve the dress?

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

The two dresses were stored alongside each other and thus in similar conditions, so that likely is not the reason for this big difference in preservation. Our working theory is that the silver is to blame: silver oxidates (rusts) in marine environments like most metals, and the silver on this gown is very deteriorated. This has had a strong impact on the silk fibers, as rust tends to demolish everything it touches. The other gown was more ‘plain’ and barely featured any metal accessories, which ironically led to a better survival.

[@marcietorrence5361]

Of all the items brought up from the Titanic, the best preserved items were the ones left in a tightly shut leather case, such as a doctor's leather bag for his instruments. They must have found the dresses in a water tight leather trunk, but I don't think the archivers mentioned exactly how the dresses were stored.

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

This is one of the issues that has also puzzled researchers. There are dozens of wrecks in the vicinity, but none of them have yielded any textiles in a presentable state. Even a woollen sock in an advanced state of degradation is a rare find, leading to the conclusion that local underwater conditions are very detrimental to the survival of textile fibres. So what’s different here? We suspect that the gowns were exposed to almost no oxygen for centuries, and oxygen is a prime driver of decay. They were stored in heavy chests, while the wreck itself was submerged beneath the sediment for most of its existence, only recently washing free. In that sense, the divers were likely at the right place at the right time, before further decay could occur.

[@TheDowntownHermit-xj6rq]

As the fabric of this gown was woven in with silver. I think that the antimicrobial property of that metal may have retarded the degradation of the silk which also resists degradation. That and the lack of oxygen may have all combined to preserve the gown.

[@jaytay8637]

Anybody know what the dress was stored in when on the ship, more circumstances of its being found on the wreck?

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Thank you for your interest! On our website you can find more information about the wreck (and the other finds from the ship): kaapskil.nl/en/the-palmwood-wreck/ In the follow-up video on KZbin, the first part also tells more about the location in the wreck where the finds were made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aam4Zp2OjM11l6M

[@abraxasjinx5207]

Is there an English dubbed or captioned version of this?

[@operagirl84]

I'd love to see a reconstruction of the dress.

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Sadly no patterns or diagrams are currently available, as the textile research results are not yet ready for publication.

[@justdoingitjim7095]

She said the silver wasn't woven in like they commonly did with silver thread, but rather built into the garment. I'd like to know what process they used to do this!

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

The cloth of silver consists of straight strips of silver that have been woven into the fabric. The pattern is shaped in the weaving process, by varying the quantity of threads drawn over (or underneath) the silver strip to suit the desired pattern.

[@agnieszkaacka6733]

Amazing❤❤

[@rebapuck5061]

I don't understand the reason for the silver. Doesn't silver tarnish? Is this a one use dress designed to impress?

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Exactly, his ‘cloth of silver’ is all about prestige, glamour and ostentatious displays of wealth. It was hugely expensive and one of the biggest and fashionable eye-catchers available - truly a Cinderella gown.

[@jmmt1968]

Amazing, I wonder, have they considered making a replica dress so we can see it as it once was?

[@MuseumKaapSkil]

Sadly no patterns or diagrams are currently available, as the textile research results are not yet ready for publication.

[@jsa-z1722]

Amazing!

[@ornellausai5236]

Che meraviglia 😮

[@GerardBoer]

Lag mijn jurk er ook nog bij ?

[@wildestsquirrelwildestsqui5020]

It would depend upon the temperature of the water & whether it was fresh water or salt water with some acidity to it conserving the fabric integrity 🤔

[@flamencoprof]

Is it possible that the silver itself contributed to the preservation? Silver and most silver compounds are toxic for bacteria, algae, and fungi.