Broek van donkerblauw laken met goudkleurig sierband op de zijnaden 1909

These dark blue trousers with gold trim were made by De (firma) Jong. Imagine the firm’s atelier, maybe decades or even a century ago, buzzing with activity. You can almost hear the rhythmic hum of sewing machines and the quiet chatter of skilled hands carefully stitching these garments together. The dark blue evokes a sense of formality, maybe a uniform, but then there's a flash of gold trim running down the side. It's not just about function, is it? Think about the choice of materials, the weight of the fabric, and the tactile feel of the gold trim. The gold is the sun; and the dark blue, the shade. These trousers tell a story of craftsmanship, tradition, and the enduring human desire to add a touch of beauty to everyday life.