Blad 34 uit Stamboek van de leerlingen der Koloniale School voor Meisjes en Vrouwen te 's-Gravenhage deel II (1930-1949) Possibly 1931 - 1939

This is page 34 from the register of students at the Colonial School for Girls and Women in The Hague, dating from between 1930 and 1949. The handwritten names, signatures, and pasted photographs are powerful symbols of identity. Consider the act of inscription, and the hand that guides the pen to create a signature. This is an ancient gesture, a form of personal validation. A signature is more than just a name; it is a mark of one's self, a unique identifier. This symbolic act transcends cultures and centuries. Even today, in our digital age, the handwritten signature retains its weight. The photographs too, are carefully chosen representations. Note the attire, the poses – each element loaded with meaning, echoing the sitter's aspirations. These carefully crafted symbols of identity and aspiration engage us on a deep, subconscious level. They echo through history and remind us of the persistent human drive to be seen, recognized, and remembered.