Blad 95 uit Stamboek van de leerlingen der Koloniale School voor Meisjes en Vrouwen te 's-Gravenhage deel II (1930-1949) Possibly 1937 - 1939

This ledger page from the Colonial School for Girls and Women at The Hague, made sometime between 1930-1949, is a fascinating document. I can almost imagine someone carefully inking these lines, filling in the names and addresses, and methodically affixing the black and white photographs to the pages. It’s interesting to think about the person who put this together, recording the details of these women. What were they thinking as they worked? Were they aware that they were creating a kind of accidental artwork? The regular rows and columns are really satisfying, creating this sense of order. The handwriting varies, each signature and notation adding a personal touch. The contrast between the rigid structure of the ledger and the individual quirks of each entry creates a visual tension that is unexpectedly compelling. It reminds me that even in the most bureaucratic and mundane tasks, there is potential for beauty and surprise, if you just look closely enough. It's a reminder that art can be found in the most unexpected places.