Kantpatroon voor een kleed van kloskant met goudenregentakken en -bloemen c. 1912

Louise Wilhelmina van der Meulen-Nulle created this lace pattern for a cloth, featuring golden rain branches and flowers, using an unknown medium. Van der Meulen-Nulle lived during a time when women were gaining more access to education and professional opportunities, yet traditional gender roles still heavily influenced their lives. Patterns like this are often dismissed as 'craft' but these were often the only avenues of creative expression available to women at the time. This work embodies an intersection of domesticity and artistry, tradition and individual expression. Lace-making was a common skill among women and a way of life, offering a means of income and social connection. By incorporating botanical motifs, Van der Meulen-Nulle elevates the craft, intertwining it with nature and personal creativity. Consider the countless hours of painstaking labor involved in this work, reflecting both dedication and resilience. It prompts us to consider the historical context of women's work and creativity, while also appreciating the intimate, personal dimensions embedded within this delicate design.