Jurk van witte katoen met blauwe blaadjes. Lange mouw; gladde voorbaan; aangerimpelde achterbaan c. 1910

This dress, by P. Titjen-Baas, is made of white cotton with blue leaves, and you can see the long sleeves and smooth front. It's easy to imagine the maker at work, the process of creation unfolding stitch by stitch. The material of this dress speaks volumes. The cotton feels light, airy, suggesting warm days and gentle breezes. The blue leaf pattern, scattered across the fabric, is like individual brushstrokes, each slightly different. The way the fabric bunches and folds around the waist adds to the dress's character, highlighting its handmade quality. It reminds me a bit of quilts made by the Gee's Bend quilters. Like their quilts, this dress transforms everyday material into something special, a testament to the beauty and artistry found in the simplest of things. It reminds us that art is everywhere, waiting to be discovered in the most unexpected places.