Woollen Collection

Chemstrand - Woollen vest top - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Model Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

Client: Chemstrand - White Dress - Model Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - Woollen White Dress - Model Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

Baldwins knitting leaflet, WW1
Knitted Comforts for Men on Land and Sea - front cover of a booklet published by J & J Baldwin s, yarn manufacturers of Halifax

Patons knitting wools advertisement, WW1 comforts
Advertisement for Patons Alloa knitting wools during the First World War featuring a Red Cross nurse busy knitting and the words, Every Woman Can Help. Date: c.1915

Putting on Ice Skates
Three young women, sitting down to put on their ice skates at Wimbledon Common, London. One girl is accidentally showing off her bloomers!

Sporty Lacrosse Girl - The Sporting Girl - " The Fellows like the girl of sport, shes such a jolly, chummy sort." Date: circa 1910s

Man & Quizzing Glass
Blue cravat, tartan under- waistcoat, D-B waistcoat with pointed front, grey woollen pantaloons, brown frock coat: gigot sleeves, black lining, roll collar & lapels

Choosing a Club
A woman chooses a club from the bag carried by her diminutive caddy, she is confident of looking good in her printed woollen sports ensemble by Philippe et Gaston

Two Dressed by Chantal
Two women wear creations by Chantal of Paris - one a woollen serge tailor-made for morning wear, her companion a day frock in two shades of crepe de Rome

Tatler winter fashions, by Gordon Conway
Fashion illustration by Gordon Conway of a soft woollen suit worn with green kasha scarf and gloves. The second outfit, a red coat made of soft suede, worn with a matching scarf and waistcoat

Dressing frame in a woollen mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

Lancashire Spinning Mill Victorian period

Carpet beetle larva, SEM
Carpet beetle larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a carpet beetle (Anthrenus sp.) larva amongst the fibres of a wool carpet

Castle Mill, Dorking
A stylish woman, well wrapped up for a cold day, stops to admire Castle Mill, Dorking, Surrey, England

Fisher, Nixon, Howarth & Fisher, trade card (coloured engraving)
731627 Fisher, Nixon, Howarth & Fisher, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisher, Nixon, Howarth & Fisher, trade card)

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing costumes 1927
One piece swimsuits and separate tunics with knickers in a variety of styles in different colours and patterns and also rubber caps with flowers, available at Gorringes, Buckingham Palace Road

Workers At The Saltaire Woollen Mill, Bradford, North Yorkshire, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

Green Dress 1938
A short sleeved dress, with interesting bodice detail, made in green woollen jersey and worn with a matching green hat and white bow tie and wing collar. Date: 1938

Spring fashion from The Tatler, by Gordon Conway
A fashion illustration by Gordon Conway of an elegant black and white woollen suit worn with a silk shirt

Woollen Swimwear 1940
A radiant young lady poses against a dramatic sky in her stylish two-piece woollen bathing costume in which she would be advised to continuing posing rather than attempt swimming

Countrywear / Men 1876
A country gentlemen wears a Norfolk shirt (the forerunner of the Norfolk jacket), knickerbockers, bowler hat, woollen socks & leather shoes & carries a knobbly cane

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
5304849 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War.; (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

A wool comber, 1850
3480149 A wool comber, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a wool comber; the comber would heat the combs in an earthenware pot containing a charcoal fire)

The picking of wool
3480144 The picking of wool; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the picking of wool to separate it so that all parts of it will take the dye equally; English)

A gig-mill, 1850
3480186 A gig-mill, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a gig-mill; used for Teazling woollen cloth. The teazle heads were set in long frames on a cylinder; a length of cloth would be fed)

The cropping of woollen cloth
3480173 The cropping of woollen cloth; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting the cropping of woollen cloth. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist

A carding engine, 1850
3480151 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

A pair of wire 'cards'
3480147 A pair of wire 'cards'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a pair of wire 'cards' which are used in the process of making woollen cloth)

Advertisement for Hamilton's Irish Homespun woollens
2602688 Advertisement for Hamilton's Irish Homespun woollens; (add.info.: Advertisement for Hamilton's Irish Homespun woollens, published London, 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mill for fulling cloth
3479657 A mill for fulling cloth; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting a mill for fulling cloth to remove oil and re-size. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An undershot waterwheel powering a falling mill
3479655 An undershot waterwheel powering a falling mill; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an undershot waterwheel powering a fulling mill. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A vertical loom
3480167 A vertical loom; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a vertical loom with stones being used as weights to keep tension. This particular type of loom would be used for weaving woollens)

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
5304853 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War.; (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

Woollen cloth
5310235 Woollen cloth; (add.info.: Engraving depicting fulling woollen cloth: the cloth was placed in troughs behind the stocks and pounded with square-ended oak mallets)

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War, 15th century (tapestry)
5304847 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War, 15th century (tapestry); (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

A Teasel, 1850
3479659 A Teasel, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a teasel; a tall prickly Eurasian plant with spiny purple flower heads; which is used in the raising of a nap on woollen cloth)

A Slubbing-Billy, 1850
3479649 A Slubbing-Billy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Slubbing-Billy; used to spin carded wool into rovings'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The hand raising the nap on woollen cloth, 1850
3480185 The hand raising the nap on woollen cloth, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the hand raising the nap of woollen cloth using Teazles fitted in frames)

A carding engine, 1850
3480150 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

Tailcoat and Waistcoat, 1790 (textile)
5304597 Tailcoat and Waistcoat, 1790 (textile); (add.info.: Coat (tailcoat) and waistcoat, About 1790, England. Coat: Wool with buttons covered with silk thread. Waistcoat: printed silk

The fixing of teazle heads into frames, 1850
3480184 The fixing of teazle heads into frames, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the fixing of teazle heads into frames which would be used to hand raise the nap on woollen cloth)

The washing of wool
3480146 The washing of wool; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the washing of wool in a stream. The wool would then be taken away to be hung out to dry)

A Teasel, 1850
3479660 A Teasel, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a teasel; a tall prickly Eurasian plant with spiny purple flower heads; which is used in the raising of a nap on woollen cloth)

A mill for fulling cloth
3479658 A mill for fulling cloth; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting a mill for fulling cloth to remove oil and re-size. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mill for fulling cloth
3479656 A mill for fulling cloth; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting a mill for fulling cloth to remove oil and re-size. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Washing ore to extract gold, 16th century (engraving)
540732 Washing ore to extract gold, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Water is fed into a sieve containing crushed ore)

Client: John Craig - White woollen dress - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot date: March 12, 1964 Date: 1964

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"Woollen: A Timeless Thread Weaving Through History" In the early 20th century, Baldwins knitting leaflet and Patons knitting wools advertisement were essential companions for those seeking warmth during WW1. As winter approached, putting on ice skates became a cherished ritual, with woollen socks providing comfort and insulation against the cold. Lancashire Spinning Mill in the Victorian period was a bustling hub of activity, where skilled workers transformed raw wool into luxurious fabrics. The sporty lacrosse girl donned her woollen uniform with pride as she fearlessly took to the field, showcasing both style and functionality. At Saltaire Woollen Mill in late 19th-century England, hardworking individuals dedicated their days to crafting exquisite textiles that would warm hearts across the country. With his quizzing glass in hand, a distinguished man admired his finely tailored suit made from high-quality woollen fabric - a mark of sophistication and refinement. Choosing a club was not just about skill but also about camaraderie; these gentlemen bonded over shared interests while wearing their stylish woollen attire. Two elegantly dressed women by Chantal epitomized timeless fashion as they showcased stunning outfits crafted from sumptuous woollen materials. Even French actress Brigitte Bardot sought solace in Scotland's chilly weather during filming; wrapped in cosy woollens, she exuded effortless glamour amidst breathtaking landscapes. Tatler winter fashions by Gordon Conway celebrated the versatility of wool through chic designs that kept society's elite warm without compromising on style. Bonus: Underneath our feet lurks an unexpected menace – carpet beetle larvae. These tiny creatures have an insatiable appetite for natural fibres like wool but serve as a reminder of its enduring appeal even to nature itself.