Cloths Collection

Ye Olde Dutch Tavern, John Street, New York City, USA, with exterior scene, dining room and mezzanine. Date: circa 1918

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Kente cloths for sale in the Kente weavers village

A batch of traditional English Christmas puddings, with cloths tied ready to steam credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. In the Kente weavers village

Africa, Togo, Togoville. Shop under a tree selling cloths

Ghana, Kumasi, Akwasidae festival. Colorful dresses and gold jewellery esposed at the festival

Burkina Faso - Bobo Dioulasso Region - Man and Woman
A quite stunning card showing a tribal Bobo (Zara) warrior and his wife at Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso (French West Africa at this point). Date: circa 1910s

Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) with bloody antlers shedding velvet, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, September

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Looms in a factury in the Kente weavers village

Ligurian house facade, Camogli, Liguria, Italy

Africa, Benin, Dassa. Laundry on the Dassa hill overlooking the town

red fabric
engin akyurt

R. S. Hudson Omo Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for R. S. Hudson Limited, promoting Omo, a bleacher, cleanser and purifier of household cloths

Cunard and Union Castle, damask tablecloths, 6x6 feet (Cunard) and 20x20 inches (Union Castle)

Women working in cramped conditions spinning yarn. Date: 1883

Phoenicians trading with Early Britons, exchanging richly coloured cloths for animal skins and furs. Date: BCE

Advert, Hay and Robertson, Dunfermline, Scotland
Advert for Hay and Robertson, Linen and Cotton Manufacturers, St Margarets Works, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Andrew Reid & Co, Textile Manufacturers, Dunfermline
Advert for Andrew Reid & Co, Linen Damasks, Napkins, Cloths, D Oyleys, Diapers etc, Pilmuir Works, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Main Restaurant, Hotel Piccadilly, New York City, USA
Main Restaurant, Hotel Piccadilly, West 45th Street at Broadway, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1930

City Athletic Club, West 54th Street, New York City, USA, showing armed forces personnel in uniform, and an accordionist. Date: 1940s

Dining Room, Hotel Arlington, San Francisco, California, USA
Dining Room, Hotel Arlington, Ellis Street and Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, California, USA. Date: circa 1910

DRESS
Juan Luis Duran

workshop under the laundry
Pavol Stranak

Mother and Retinue 1390
A young mother and her retinue Date: circa 1390s

Colourful Suzani textile, cotton hand embroidered needlework, for sale, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful Suzani textile, cotton hand embroidered needlework for sale

Chin Lee Restaurant, Broadway, New York City, USA
Chin Lee American and Chinese Restaurant, Broadway and 49th Street, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1920

Le Cafe Arnold, Central Park South, New York City, USA, offering French cuisine. Date: circa 1930

African men with sharpened teeth
Two native black African men from the Mankaignes Tribe of Senegal smile to show off their sharpened teeth, filed down to points

Oise View house garden trees banks river Oise
On the Oise, On the Oise. View of a house with a garden among trees on the banks of the river Oise. A small boat is lying ashore under a canopy of cloths

Cloth Shopping Bag With Vegetables

Buddha Stupa

Chiang Mai, Thailand; Tropical Drinks By The Pool At Horizon Resort

Pattern In Tapestry At Wat Chedi Luang Temple; Chiang Mai, Thailand

The Hot Stream at the Shibaseki Hot Spring, Beppu, Japan
The Hot Stream at the Shibaseki Hot Spring (Onsen), Beppu, Oita, Japan. The volume of water discharged at Beppu is second only to that of the Yellowstone National Park

Joe Kings Rathskeller, New York City, USA
Joe Kings Rathskeller, 17th Street and 3rd Avenue, New York City, USA -- a retro-style restaurant serving old-fashioned German-American-Irish food. Date: circa 1950s

Inside the Cafe Marguerite, Oxford Street, London, proprietors Vanoni and Tinelli. Date: circa 1905

Chins Restaurant, Broadway, New York City, USA
Chins Restaurant, Broadway, corner of 44th Street, New York City, USA, with band instruments on the left and a dance floor on the right. Date: circa 1920

Zulu Warriors
Two Zulu warriors on a beach, play- fighting with swords and shields in their loin cloths. Date: early 1930s

Antique blue and white cup and saucer of Indian tea with milk, on blue tablecloth credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Wild Men (Veddahs) - Sri Lanka
Wild Men (Veddahs or Veddas) - Sri Lanka. The pure Veddhas, are related to the Austro-Asiatic peoples found scattered today in many parts of southern Asia

South African woman carrying goods on her head
A south african woman, carrying her baby on her back with a wide variety of other goods balanced somewhat precariously (or so it seems to the uninitiated) on her head, including pans, rugs, mats

Saturday market, Otavalo, Ecuador Otavalo / Ecuador / Tapestries for sale in Otavalo, Ecuadors most famous Saturday market

Flatiron building, Broadway / 5th Avenue, New York
Flatiron building in its year of completion. Originaly named The Fuller building upon it completion in 1902. Now widely known as the Flatiron building due to its resemblance to a cast iron cloths

Lum Fongs Chinese Restaurant, New York City, USA -- there were two restaurants, one uptown (West 52nd Street) and one downtown (Canal Street). Date: circa 1940

China Inn, Broadway, New York City, USA
Interior, China Inn, Chinese American Restaurant, Broadway and 60th Street, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1910

Village Barn Restaurant, New York City, USA
Dining room and dance floor of the Village Barn Restaurant, West 8th Street, New York City, USA. All the tables are empty -- the band sits expectantly. Date: 1940s

Tokio Restaurant, West 45th Street, New York City, USA
Interior of Tokio Restaurant, West 45th Street, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1910

Youth hostel The Warbler, Kortenhoef, Netherlands
Young people in a youth hostel, De Karekiet (The Warbler ), Kortenhoef, Netherlands

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"From Ye Olde Dutch Tavern to the Kente Weavers Village: A Global Tapestry of Cloths" Step into John Street, New York City, USA and be transported to a bygone era at Ye Olde Dutch Tavern. The walls adorned with richly patterned cloths tell stories of centuries past. Embark on a journey across continents to Africa's Volta Region in Ghana. In the vibrant Kente weavers village, colorful Kente they can proudly displayed for sale, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage. Closer to home, traditional English Christmas puddings await their moment of glory. With cloths neatly tied around them ready for steaming, these festive treats promise warmth and indulgence during the holiday season. Back in Ghana's Volta Region lies another gem - the bustling Kente weavers village. Here, skilled artisans meticulously create intricate patterns using vibrant threads that bring life to red fabric like no other. Traveling through time brings us face-to-face with an R. S. Hudson Omo Advertisement from yesteryears. This vintage ad reminds us how even everyday objects like clothes have evolved over time. On grand voyages aboard Cunard and Union Castle ships, damask tablecloths set an elegant stage for fine dining experiences fit for royalty. These luxurious linens add a touch of sophistication to any occasion. Delve deeper into history as we witness women laboriously spinning yarn in cramped conditions back in 1883. Their dedication and craftsmanship lay the foundation for today's thriving textile industry. In bustling Broadway, New York City stands Chin Lee Restaurant where waitstaff clad in crisp white uniforms glide gracefully between tables covered with pristine tablecloths – a testament to elegance and attention to detail. For those seeking respite amidst nature's beauty, Le Cafe Arnold beckons at Central Park South. Here you can enjoy your favorite brew surrounded by lush greenery while soft cloth napkins add a touch of refinement.