Nationale feestrok of bevrijdingsrok samengesteld uit talloze lapjes stof, geborduurd met '19 Dec. 1935', '16 April 1945', 'Henriët van Gulik' en voorzien van de stempel 'Nationale Feestrok..., 1947' c. 1940 - 1945

This patchwork skirt, created by E.H. van Gulik-van Lennep between 1940 and 1945, is a poignant example of "Victory Patchwork," a trend that emerged during World War II. The skirt is made of countless fabric scraps, sewn together in a colorful, if somewhat haphazard, pattern. It includes the dates "19 Dec. 1935" and "16 April 1945," likely marking significant events in the artist’s life, perhaps referencing the start of World War II and its end. "Henriët van Gulik" is also embroidered on the skirt, suggesting it was a personal project imbued with sentimentality and perhaps even a commemorative element. The piece serves as a powerful symbol of resilience and creative spirit in the face of adversity.