17th-century aristocratic silk dress intact after 400 years

Dutch divers unexpectedly discovered a silk dress buried under the sea, 400 years later still intact, revealing the secret of ancient nobility.

Hundreds of shipwrecks lie buried in the sands of the Wadden Sea near the island of Texel, off the coast of North Holland. Divers from the Texel Diving Club monitor the condition of the wrecks and recover important archaeological artifacts that are at risk of being destroyed. Photo: @Texel Diving Club.

Divers recently discovered artifacts from a famous shipwreck, a heavily armed merchant ship buried since the 17th century. Photo: @Texel Diving Club.

At first, they had no idea what the object was. Only when they brought it to the surface did they realize it was a bundle of ancient textiles. Also wrapped in the bundle was a very eye-catching high-quality silk brocade dress. Photo: @Texel Diving Club.

The dress features a bodice with wide sleeves and cap sleeves, and a pleated skirt that flares out in the front. The collar is a stand-up collar. Photo: @Texel Diving Club.

It must have belonged to a very high-ranking noblewoman, perhaps even royalty. Photo: @Texel Diving Club.

Buried at the bottom of the sea for some 400 years, the delicate silk dress has escaped the ravages of both oxygen and animals. The dress and other treasures are now on display at the Kaap Skil Museum in Texel. Photo: @Texel Diving Club.

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