Clothing of the family of Johan de Witt and Wendela Bicker From her marriage to council pensioner Johan de Witt in 1655 until her death in 1668, Wendela Bicker kept track of what she spent on clothing for herself, her husband and her children. This lecture offers a unique glimpse into the wardrobe of a regent's family. Wendela's notes on jewelry, linen, lace and woolen fabrics not only give a picture of fashion in the third quarter of the 17th century, but also of the developments in the family of one of Holland's most famous statesmen. Discover what treasures are hidden in this seemingly dull source.
Saskia Kuus
Saskia Kuus studied art history at Leiden University and specialized in costume history. She collaborated among others on the file catalog Op stand aan de wand, Vijf eeuwen familieportretten in Slot Zuylen and the exhibition Kinderen op hun mooist. The Child Portrait in the Netherlands 1500-1700 at the Frans Halm Museum in Haarlem and the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp. In 2016, she was guest curator for the exhibition Faces of the Golden Age - Portraits by Jan van Ravesteyn at the Hague Historical Museum and wrote the accompanying publication.
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