Dyeing Collection

Picture No. 10750866
Dyeing Poison Dart Frog Blue Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobates tinctorius azureus) Date:

Cotton Dye Works
Empire Marketing Board 1927-1933 poster, Cotton Dye Works Date: 1927-1933

Dyeing Harris Tweed
Production of Harris Tweed. An old woman from the island dyes the wool in a cauldron- like vessel which sits on an open fire

Advert, Pullars Dye Works, Perth, Scotland. 1905

Dye House at Konya-cho, Kanda, 1857. 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Dye House at Konya-cho, Kanda, 1857

Advert, Surbiton and Kingston Laundry, Surrey
Advert, Surbiton and Kingston Laundry, Alfred Road, Spring Grove, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey Date: 1897

Dyeing Wool and Yarn for Donegal Homespun, Inishowen
Dyeing Wool and Yarn forDonegal Homespun, Inishowen - a view of two men outside a thatched cottage sorting wool and yarn. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal: Inishowen)

Dyed wool, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Medieval bowl made from volcanic rock
5304671 Medieval bowl made from volcanic rock.; (add.info.: Icelandic Medieval, stone bowl shaped from the volcanic rock, used for grinding claystone of various colours)

Washing and dyeing in a silk production works, 1823
3480219 Washing and dyeing in a silk production works, 1823; (add.info.: Early 19th century washing and dyeing in a silk production works in Derby, England 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hydraulic press for printing bandanas
2602634 Hydraulic press for printing bandanas; (add.info.: Hydraulic press for printing Bandanas (handkerchief squares) Montieth's Dye works, Glasgow, Scotland

Dyeing cotton, Lancashire
2602614 Dyeing cotton, Lancashire; (add.info.: Dyeing cotton, Lancashire, England. Preparing a dying solution by infusing Logwood sawdust in hot water)

Dyeing cotton, Lancashire
2602613 Dyeing cotton, Lancashire; (add.info.: Dyeing cotton, Lancashire, England. Preparing an alum cistern. Cloth would be passed through an alum solution before dyeing)

Dyeing rooms in a silk mill, 1885
3480217 Dyeing rooms in a silk mill, 1885; (add.info.: US silk production. Dyeing rooms in a silk mill 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Murex. The mollusc which inhabited this shell was the source of Tyrian Purple dye. Engraving c1890
536445 Murex. The mollusc which inhabited this shell was the source of Tyrian Purple dye. Engraving c1890; (add.info.: Murex)

Calico printing: cylinder machine by Mather & Platt
2602641 Calico printing: cylinder machine by Mather & Platt,; (add.info.: Calico printing, cylinder machine by Mather & Platt, normally used to print in 18 colours but capable of printing in 20)

Printing Calico using hand blocks
2602638 Printing Calico using hand blocks; (add.info.: Printing Calico using hand blocks. Engraving, London, 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Katagami Stencil used in the Japanese craft
2624089 Katagami Stencil used in the Japanese craft; (add.info.: Katagami Stencil used in the Japanese craft of making paper stencils for dyeing textiles)

Medieval stone grinder
5304670 Medieval stone grinder.; (add.info.: Icelandic Medieval, stone grinder used for grinding claystone of various colours, probably for use in dyeing and painting.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dash wheels in which cotton cloth, soaked for about 12 hours after singeing
2602637 Dash wheels in which cotton cloth, soaked for about 12 hours after singeing; (add.info.: Dash wheels in which cotton cloth, soaked for about 12 hours after singeing, was washed)

Dyeing cotton, Lancashire
2602615 Dyeing cotton, Lancashire; (add.info.: Dyeing cotton, Lancashire, England. Passing lengths of cloth through an alum solution before dyeing)

Man moving a length of cotton cloth through a dye-beck
2602612 Man moving a length of cotton cloth through a dye-beck; (add.info.: Man moving a length of cotton cloth through the solution in a dye-beck, winding it from one roller to another, Lancashire)

Wringing out dyed yarn
2602635 Wringing out dyed yarn; (add.info.: Wringing out dyed yarn, Montieth's Dye works, Glasgow, Scotland. Engraving, London, 1844.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dyers Quarters, Kanda, 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Dyers Quarters, Kanda, 1857. From One Hundred Famous Views of Edo

Dyers, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Dyers, c1802

Ceremonial Cloth and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians (image 1 of 3), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Cloth and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians (image 1 of 3), 17th century

Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics, 1662
The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, Known as The Syndics, 1662. Other Title(s): The sampling officials (wardens) of the Amsterdam drapers

A scraper, 1868-1892. Creator: Anthon van Rappard
A scraper, 1868-1892. Dyeing of cloth

In the red dye house, 1868-1892. Creator: Anthon van Rappard
In the red dye house, 1868-1892. Dyeing of yarn

Intérieur d'un atelier de teinture, aux Gobelins, c1760. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Interieur d'un atelier de teinture, aux Gobelins, c1760

Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75. Creator: Unknown
Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75

Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75. Creator: Unknown
Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75

Wall Hanging Composed of Three Panels, Uzbekistan, 1825/75. Creator: Unknown
Wall Hanging Composed of Three Panels, Uzbekistan, 1825/75

Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia

Panel (From a Skirt), Indonesia, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel (From a Skirt), Indonesia, 19th century

Bedcover, United States, c. 1880. Creator: Mary Elizabeth Tansill
Bedcover, United States, c. 1880

Chief's Poncho, Chile, 1850/1900. Creator: Unknown
Chief's Poncho, Chile, 1850/1900

Selendang (Shawl), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown
Selendang (Shawl), Indonesia

Selendang (Shawl) or Belt, Java, 1775/1825. Creator: Unknown
Selendang (Shawl) or Belt, Java, 1775/1825

Woman's Skirt (Sarong), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown
Woman's Skirt (Sarong), Indonesia

Skirt Cloth (Saput endek), Bali, . Creator: Unknown
Skirt Cloth (Saput endek), Bali

Chapan or Khalat (Man's Outer Robe), Central Asia, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Chapan or Khalat (Man's Outer Robe), Central Asia, 19th century

Resist Pattern (Scroll), c. 1939. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Resist Pattern (Scroll), c. 1939

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"Dyeing: A Vibrant Journey Through Colors and Cultures" Step into the world of dyeing, where colors come alive and stories unfold. Picture No. 10750866 takes us to the Cotton Dye Works, a place buzzing with creativity and craftsmanship. In Perth, Scotland, Pullars Dye Works showcases their expertise in transforming fabrics into magnificent works of art. Harris Tweed is no stranger to the dyeing process; its fibers soak up hues that reflect the Scottish landscapes they originate from. The Dye House at Konya-cho, Kanda in 1857 captures Ando Hiroshige's depiction of traditional Japanese dyeing techniques - a testament to the rich history behind this craft. Traveling westward, we arrive at Donegal Homespun in Inishowen, witnessing wool and yarn being dyed for cozy garments. Marrakesh reveals its vibrant charm through dyed wool that adorns bustling markets while Bamako in Mali immerses us in African traditions of color-making. A visit to Chouwara tannery in Old Fez transports us back centuries as we witness vats brimming with natural dyes used for leather hides and skins – an ancient practice still thriving today. Fairy Dyes entices home-dyers with promises of magical transformations within their own spaces. Closer to home lies Bradford's woollen mill where cloth comes alive through meticulous dyeing processes - a testament to England's textile heritage. Finally, Japan unveils its modernity with a glimpse inside a state-of-the-art Dyeing Factory where innovation meets tradition. Dyeing connects cultures across continents; it tells tales of artisans' skills passed down through generations. From Scotland's tweeds to Morocco's leathers and beyond, each hue carries significance rooted deep within local customs and traditions. So let your imagination run wild as you explore this captivating world of colors - one that breathes life into fabrics, preserves traditions, and celebrates the beauty of diversity.