Groep kinderen in klederdracht c. 1920 - 1940

This photograph, by G. Hidderley, shows a group of children in traditional costume. The sepia tones suggest that it was made using a historical photographic process, perhaps albumen or collodion printing, techniques that rely on chemical reactions on coated paper. In this image, the way the children are dressed and the wooden shoes they wear aren't just about local color; these details speak volumes about labor and class. The clothing, likely homespun or made by local artisans, reflects a community where craft and tradition are intertwined with daily life. Notice also how the background, with its simple architecture, likely indicates a working waterfront. This image captures a moment in time, but it also offers insight into the social fabric of a community where the handmade is not just an aesthetic choice, but a necessity, deeply connected to the rhythms of work and the realities of life. It is an implicit challenge to traditional fine art and a direct appreciation of craft.