Kantpatroon voor een kleed van kloskant met goudenregentakken en -bloemen c. 1912

This is a lace pattern design with golden rain branches and flowers, created by Louise Wilhelmina van der Meulen-Nulle. Van der Meulen-Nulle was born in the Netherlands in 1884. During her lifetime, traditional crafts like lace-making were often associated with domesticity and women's work. Lace making was an important means of income for women. However, there were shifts happening in the art world as women fought for recognition beyond these traditional roles. This design perhaps represents this intersection. We can consider how it both honors tradition while displaying the artist's creative expression. The golden rain motif, with its delicate flowers, evokes feelings of beauty and intricacy. This drawing is not just a pattern but also a testament to the complex relationship between women, art, and societal expectations during a time of change. It reminds us to value the artistic contributions of women, both past and present.