Fur Cap Collection

A Victorian Christmas card of a girl dressed in fur lined coat
3603679 A Victorian Christmas card of a girl dressed in fur lined coat and cap carryings rose and a small Christmas tree, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Illustration for The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) London
CHT207675 Illustration for The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) London, 1876 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Head of a man wearing a fur cap, 1774 (pen & ink, wash and graphite on paper)
3082181 Head of a man wearing a fur cap, 1774 (pen & ink, wash and graphite on paper) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 37.3x29 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Old Man with Flowing Beard, Fur Cap and Velvet Cloak, c. 1632 (etching)
1066811 Old Man with Flowing Beard, Fur Cap and Velvet Cloak, c.1632 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 15.4x13.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Portrait gentleman fur cap c. 1580 oil oak 25 x 21. 7 cm
Portrait of a gentleman in a fur cap, c. 1580, oil on oak, 25 x 21.7 cm, unmarked, Niederlandischer Meister, 16. Jh. (Kopie (?) / copy (?))

Bust Man Fur Cap Giuseppe Longhi Italian 1766-1831
Bust of a Man with a Fur Cap. Giuseppe Longhi (Italian, 1766-1831). Engraving

Old Man Beard Fur Cap Velvet Cloak 1632 Rembrandt van Rijn
Old Man with Beard, Fur Cap, and Velvet Cloak, c. 1632. Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669). Etching and engraving; sheet: 15.1 x 13.1 cm (5 15/16 x 5 3/16 in.); platemark

Mulier Basiliensis Woman Basel 1644 Etching third state
Artokoloro

Woman large circular fur hat earrings 1645 Etching
Artokoloro

Woman stiff lace collar flat-crowned fur hat
Artokoloro

Man Cloak Fur Cap Leaning Bank ca 1630 Etching
Artokoloro

Old Man Beard Fur Cap Velvet Cloak ca 1631 Etching
Artokoloro

Self-Portrait Fur Cap Bust 18th century Etching
Artokoloro

Portrait of an old man (etching) (b / w photo)
XIR239560 Portrait of an old man (etching) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

Young Man in Fur Cap, David Bailly, c. 1635 - c. 1640

In the middle a smoker, right the head of a man with fur hat, left the head of a man holding in his hand a stick, print maker: Jacob Laurensz. van der Vinne (mentioned on object), Dating 1699

Sea chart of the Baltic Sea from Rostock to Vyborg, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen (I), unknown, 1681 - 1799

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"Fur Cap: A Timeless Fashion Statement Across Centuries" From the distinguished Dr. Franklin sporting a fur cap in 1784 to the enchanting Victorian Christmas card featuring a girl donning a fur-lined coat, the allure of this timeless accessory has captivated generations. The pages of history come alive with vivid illustrations like those found in Lewis Carroll's "The Hunting of the Snark, " where characters sported their furry headgear as they embarked on whimsical adventures through London. Even further back, an intriguing pen and ink drawing from 1774 showcases the head of a man wearing a fur cap, showcasing its popularity during that era. Rembrandt van Rijn's etching titled "Old Man with Flowing Beard, Fur Cap and Velvet Cloak" transports us to c. 1632 when men exuded elegance and sophistication by pairing their flowing beards with these luxurious caps. Not limited to men alone, women also embraced this fashion trend throughout history. In Giuseppe Longhi's bust portrait from 1766-1831, we see how even gentlemen wore fur caps to add an air of refinement to their appearance. Etchings such as "Mulier Basiliensis Woman Basel" (1644) and "Woman large circular fur hat earrings" (1645) showcase how women adorned themselves with large circular hats embellished with furs or lace collars paired elegantly with flat-crowned fur hats. Intriguingly captured in art is also a man leaning against a bank circa 1630 while wearing his cloak and stylish fur cap - an image that evokes curiosity about his story and purpose for being there. Through centuries-old oil paintings on oak panels or delicate etchings on paper, it becomes evident that the allure of the fur cap transcends time. Whether worn by dignified gentlemen or fashionable ladies seeking warmth and style simultaneously, this iconic accessory continues to make its mark in the world of fashion.