Sjerp gedragen door kapitein van Hoeg Schilthouwer van Oostee, gesneuveld op de citadel van Antwerpen op 13 December 1832. 1800 - 1830

This is a sash worn by Captain van Hoeg Schilthouwer of Oostee, who died at the Citadel of Antwerp in 1832, made by an anonymous artist. The sash is visibly stained and frayed, bearing witness to the ravages of conflict. The sash, a strip of fabric worn across the body, has roots stretching back to ancient civilizations. Often adorned with tassels, its symbolic function has ranged from emblems of authority to indicators of allegiance. The presence of such an item evokes a feeling of melancholic connection to the past, stirring deep emotions within us. As we contemplate this artifact, we find ourselves grappling with the weight of history and the individual's place within it. The sash as a symbol has been passed down through history, shifting in meaning. The sash’s presence serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of human experience, of how symbols can resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings in different historical contexts.