Ode to Mathilde WillinkLots of questions
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Dear Mathilde,
Did you feel different from the rest?
Did people look at you strangely? If so, how did you feel about that? Did you like it? Or did you find it annoying? I would find it very scary with all that makeup and those clothes. What were the reactions you got? Is it fun to wear clothes by a famous designer? How does it feel to be in your shoes? Probably nice, fun, and confident.
Brachah Dopper
Group 8a
St. Janschool, Amsterdam
About
Ode to Elisabeth Samson by Ela Keklik
The pupils in year 8 at the Sint Janschool in Amsterdam West have written odes to five remarkable women from Amsterdam as part of the teaching program at Women of Amsterdam – an ode.
Mathilde Willink
Mathilde de Doelder (1938 – 1977) was a muse, living work of art, and (former) wife of painter Carel Willink. She often wore clothes designed by Amsterdam designer Fong Leng. She became known under the name Mathilde Willink.