Broek van gala-kostuum van lid Erewacht tijdens de inhuldiging van koningin Juliana 1909 - 1948

These are the trousers from a gala costume, made by the Domhoff Brothers for a member of the Guard of Honour at Queen Juliana's inauguration. Imagine being one of those brothers, bent over your sewing machine, the rhythmic hum filling your workshop. I bet the black wool feels smooth and heavy between your fingers. That gold trim, precise and shimmering, runs down the side like a stripe of pure intention. I see you carefully stitching, making something strong and elegant. What's it like to make clothes for such a special occasion? There's a real pride in knowing your work will be part of history. I imagine the wearer standing tall, feeling the weight and dignity of the moment, the trousers a quiet but essential part of the experience. It's a craft, but also a kind of silent performance, linking maker and wearer in a shared narrative.