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 Portrait of Aletta Hanemans wearing a black vlieger with attached sleeves, by Frans Hals |
A vlieger is a type of sleeveless over-gown or cape worn by women in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. [1] Variations with short sleeves or high shoulder rolls are known. [2] Sometimes sleeves were attached with aiglets, and often slits were made to allow belts or the hands to pass through. [3]
In the Netherlands the vlieger was often worn with a millstone collar (a wide starched ruff). [1] The vlieger was always worn with a skirt with a fardegalijn. In cold weather it could be buttoned shut, though the Spanish version, called a "ropa" could only be closed at the neck.
The Spanish version was called a "ropa" and the French version was called a "marlotte". [4]
Margaret of Parma with ropa, c 1559
Infanta Caterina with ropa, c. 1552
A woman aged 24 with vlieger, 1587
French Noblewoman with marlotte, 1560-9
