De boomwol 1894 - 1959

"De Boomwol" (Cotton) is a 19th-century educational illustration by Gordinne, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts the various stages of cotton production, from harvesting in the colonies to spinning and weaving in Europe. The colorful scenes highlight the manual labor involved in each process, including the use of spinning wheels, looms, and dyeing vats. This intricate work serves as a visual record of industrial processes during a period of significant technological advancement and global trade.