Embroidery Collection (page 6)

Man's costume, under the reign of George II (1683-1760), 1751, wearing an embroidered vest under a large lapel
FLO4672396 Man's costume, under the reign of George II (1683-1760), 1751, wearing an embroidered vest under a large lapel coat, panties and stockings, buckle shoes, tricorn and wig

Matthew Prior (1664-1721), poet and ambassador during Queen Anne's regne (1702-1714), wearing a pink velvet jacket
FLO4672360 Matthew Prior (1664-1721), poet and ambassador during Queen Anne's regne (1702-1714), wearing a pink velvet jacket, lace collar, stockings and buckle shoes

Woman's costume in the time of King Henry VIII (1491-1547), wearing a long embroidered dress with wide sleeves with
FLO4672223 Woman's costume in the time of King Henry VIII (1491-1547), wearing a long embroidered dress with wide sleeves with red shoes. By Hans Holbein (1497-1543)

King Henry II (1133-1189), wearing a crown, a velvet coat on a scarlet tunic
FLO4672045 King Henry II (1133-1189), wearing a crown, a velvet coat on a scarlet tunic, with green golden spur shoes and white gloves

French Herald of Arms, King of Arms, 1720. He wears a violet velvet coat of arms with fleurs de lis and Mont-Joye
FLO4572337 French Herald of Arms, King of Arms, 1720. He wears a violet velvet coat of arms with fleurs de lis and Mont-Joye, Saint-Denis embroidered in gold on the sleeves

Eleanor of Austria, Queen of France, wife of King Charles IX. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571304 Eleanor of Austria, Queen of France, wife of King Charles IX. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 12 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka

Turkish de Mardin - Man from Mardin, southeast Turkey, in embroidered scarf, furlined cape
FLO4724228 Turkish de Mardin - Man from Mardin, southeast Turkey, in embroidered scarf, furlined cape, red boots - Handcoloured woodcut by Vangauberche from " Moeurs

Noble arabe - Arabian nobleman in large hat, cloak, embroidered robes, red stockings
FLO4724184 Noble arabe - Arabian nobleman in large hat, cloak, embroidered robes, red stockings and slippers - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker after an illustration by H

Armenian merchant - Armenian merchant in fur hat, jacket, pants, slippers
FLO4724013 Armenian merchant - Armenian merchant in fur hat, jacket, pants, slippers and decorated sash belt - Handcoloured woodcut by Doms from " Habits

General de la garde imperiale indienne - General in the Indian imperial guard (Delhi) in turban with plume
FLO4723693 General de la garde imperiale indienne - General in the Indian imperial guard (Delhi) in turban with plume, embroidered robes, jeweled belt, sash, dagger

Douran (Afhanistan) - Douran tribesman (from current Afghanistan) in robes
FLO4723565 Douran (Afhanistan) - Douran tribesman (from current Afghanistan) in robes, with musket and sword - Handcoloured woodcut by A

Women embroidering sarongs, 1880
3479190 Women embroidering sarongs, 1880; (add.info.: Women embroidering sarongs, Sumatra, 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Embroidered star of a knight of the Order of the Crescent, founded by Selim III (1789-1807)
MMM5475397 Embroidered star of a knight of the Order of the Crescent, founded by Selim III (1789-1807), c.1797-1805 (silver thread embroidery); National Maritime Museum, London

The trawler 'Forget Me Not', built in 1883 in Brixham (England). Wool embroidery, before 1909
MMM5468869 The trawler 'Forget Me Not', built in 1883 in Brixham (England). Wool embroidery, before 1909, by Henry Robert Fisher (?)

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Front
7142450 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Front.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail
7142447 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut)

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail
7142446 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut)

Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving)
7141208 Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving); 9x11.5 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

French birthday card with floral elements, 1900
3665762 French birthday card with floral elements, 1900; (add.info.: French birthday card with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Eight-pointed star embroidered by a knight of the Chapter's Grand Cross
MMM5475414 Eight-pointed star embroidered by a knight of the Chapter's Grand Cross, 1797-1805 (gold and silver threads on silk); National Maritime Museum, London

Jon Arason's Chasuble, 16th century (textile)
5304954 Jon Arason's Chasuble, 16th century (textile); (add.info.: Jon Arason's Chasuble, an ornate sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic or High Anglican priest when celebrating Mass)

19th Century traditional Icelandic formal clothing
5304716 19th Century traditional Icelandic formal clothing.; (add.info.: Icelandic, 19th century, traditional, ladies, formal clothing. made of imported fabrics embroidered in gold or silver thread)

Illustration showing a Victorian, English, home worker with a sewing or embroidery bobbin working long hours for low
5310720 Illustration showing a Victorian, English, home worker with a sewing or embroidery bobbin working long hours for low pay.1843; (add.info.: Date: 1843); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851
FLO4987813 Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of

Italian noblewoman in courtly dress with fur-lined coat with voluminous sleeves, 1303
FLO4706154 Italian noblewoman in courtly dress with fur-lined coat with voluminous sleeves, 1303. Her headdress is decorated with pearls and precious stones

Nobleman of Venice in the early century of the republic (8th century). His hat with cross indicates high rank
FLO4706129 Nobleman of Venice in the early century of the republic (8th century). His hat with cross indicates high rank. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

A girl of Padua, Italy. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705868 A girl of Padua, Italy. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Burgher and woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4705804 Burgher and woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

A young woman of Friesland. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4705227 A young woman of Friesland. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Armenian girl - Armenian girl in headscarf, veil, jacket and long skirts over trousers
FLO4723457 Armenian girl - Armenian girl in headscarf, veil, jacket and long skirts over trousers. Handcoloured woodcut by DC after an illustration by Clermans from Auguste Wahlen's " Mores

Le chah (shah ou schah) de Persia - Shah of Persia with long beard and elaborately bejeweled crown, ceremonial robes
FLO4723785 Le chah (shah ou schah) de Persia - Shah of Persia with long beard and elaborately bejeweled crown, ceremonial robes, belt, dagger, and sword - Handcoloured woodcut by E

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Ballan Mire (Ballan-Mire): La Commanderie
LUX4758353 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Ballan Mire (Ballan-Mire): La Commanderie, the women of the house and the employees embroider sitting on the lawn, 1910; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Title page with vignette of Swiss girl. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers'
FLO4686748 Title page with vignette of Swiss girl. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Gabrielle d'Estree, mistress to Henri IV, 1595. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Thomas de
FLO4686006 Gabrielle d'Estree, mistress to Henri IV, 1595. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Thomas de Leu from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Woman of Cervera, Kingdom of Naples, 1830. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686645 Woman of Cervera, Kingdom of Naples, 1830. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Turkish princess, 17th century, after Georges de la Chapelle - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from
FLO4686460 Turkish princess, 17th century, after Georges de la Chapelle - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions

Polish princess, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' "
FLO4686440 Polish princess, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern", Paris

Noblewoman of the Vicentine Alps, Italy, after Josse Amman, 1586 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4686425 Noblewoman of the Vicentine Alps, Italy, after Josse Amman, 1586 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Fashion

Female peasant of Lombardy, after Titian Vecellio, 1590 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from
FLO4686418 Female peasant of Lombardy, after Titian Vecellio, 1590 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Anciens et Modernes"

Polish princess, 15th and 16th centuries - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686379 Polish princess, 15th and 16th centuries - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Noblewoman of Antwerp, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686372 Noblewoman of Antwerp, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Fashion et Costumes Foreigners Ancients et

Nobleman of Venice, after Gentil Belin, 1496 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686328 Nobleman of Venice, after Gentil Belin, 1496 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Marquis, Reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Nicolas Lancret from
FLO4686104 Marquis, Reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Nicolas Lancret from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Young girl of the island of Majorca, Spain, after Rodriguez, 18th century
FLO4686551 Young girl of the island of Majorca, Spain, after Rodriguez, 18th century. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers

Chinese mandarin, 18th century, after a Chinese artist. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686530 Chinese mandarin, 18th century, after a Chinese artist. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Variety of women's costumes from 1760 to 1771, based on various books and almanach
FLO4672427 Variety of women's costumes from 1760 to 1771, based on various books and almanach. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Elisabeth of York (1466-1503), dressed in an embroidered dress with fur. From a painting of the royal family of 1537 by
FLO4672213 Elisabeth of York (1466-1503), dressed in an embroidered dress with fur. From a painting of the royal family of 1537 by Hans Holbein (1497-1543)

Indian lady in sari and choli, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656849 Indian lady in sari and choli, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London

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"Unraveling the Threads of History: Embroidery as a Timeless Art" Embroidery, a craft that has woven its way through centuries, holds within it stories of valor and culture. Just like King Harold's foot soldiers with their spears and battle axes depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery serves as a visual narrative of our past. From Central America to Panama, Cristobal to Kuna Indian traditional molas, embroidery showcases the rich tapestry of diverse cultures. It transcends borders and continents, connecting us all through intricate stitches and vibrant threads. In Normandy, France, Europe stands The Bayeux Tapestry - an iconic masterpiece that depicts pivotal moments in history. A feast for the eyes captured on fabric; it transports us back to late 11th century battles and reveals unknown creators who left their mark for eternity. Costa Rican art from Central America adds another layer to this artistic journey. Its vibrant colors mirror the lush landscapes while telling tales unique to Costa Rica's heritage. Frans Hals' "The Laughing Cavalier, " created in 1624 but still resonating today (1943), reminds us that embroidery is not confined solely to fabric and can be found even in oil paintings where every brushstroke weaves together a story worth cherishing. As ships were built in preparation for war according to the Bayeux Tapestry's depiction at Bayeux, Normandy, France; we see how embroidery captures not only beauty but also historical events etched into our collective memory. The death of King Harold portrayed with an arrow piercing his eye symbolizes both tragedy and bravery. This scene immortalized by needlework speaks volumes about human resilience amidst conflict. Just as Norman cavalry clashed with Harold's foot soldiers forming shield walls on embroidered cloth; so too do different elements collide harmoniously within this ancient art form – creating something truly remarkable.