Kinderjurk gemaakt van drie zakdoeken met een roze fond met een paarswitte ruit en een paars fond met een streepje in paars, groen en wit 1946

This kid's dress, made out of three handkerchiefs, in pink, purple, and white, was created by Harmina Catharina Baruch-Ponstijn. I can imagine Harmina carefully selecting these handkerchiefs, probably remnants or scraps, and seeing the potential for transformation. The pink, purple, and white hues create a tender palette, a gentle harmony. I wonder what it was like for her, piecing together these disparate materials, arranging the patterns, and shaping the dress. It's like she was composing a visual melody, each stitch a note, each seam a phrase, trying to make something beautiful and functional out of limited means. It reminds me a little bit of some of the patchwork quilts made by the Gee's Bend quilters. You can see the attention to detail, the care in the construction. It’s a modest garment, yet it speaks volumes about creativity, resourcefulness, and the simple joy of making. It's a reminder that art can be found in the everyday, in the things we wear, and in the stories they tell.