Felt Collection (page 6)

Lucien Bonaparte (1775-1840) prince of Canino, younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte. Having criticised his brothers policy against Rome, he felt it wise to leave Roman territory

A MORNING RIDE IN ATHENS, GREECE, But after an hours tramp I felt tired, and passing a farm, where I saw a.horse grazing, I entered into negotiations (by means of my school Greek and signs)

Arable fields covered with felt, Skane, Sweden, spring

Pretend picnic with colourful cakes made from fabric at the centre, close-up

Sitting teddy bear with silky brown bow tie, front view

Sitting teddy bear with red wooly scarf tied around its neck, front view

Workers making felt boots C018 / 2355
Workers making felt boots. Natural felt is made by matting, condensing and pressing together fibres, usually wool. Photographed at the Morozko factory at Kusa in the Chelyabinsk Region of Russia

Fragment of a Covering
Fragment of a felt covering for a saddle, with an Elk design. Pazyryk Culture. Scythian Art. Altai or Altay Territory Date: 4th-6th Century BCE

Rustic barn sits in green wheat field while Teton Mountain Range catches dramatic lighting near Felt Idaho

Norway, Honningsvag, North Cape. The Northern most city in Europe. Sami handicraft center, traditional shoes made from raindeer hide, felt & fur

Europe, Ireland, Avoca. Wool Blankets at Avoca Handweavers Mill, County Wicklow

A Republican Party button from the 1936 presidential campaign, supporting the candidacies of Alfred Landon
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1936. A Republican Party button from the 1936 presidential campaign, supporting the candidacies of Alfred Landon and Frank Knox for President and Vice President

MENs HAT, 1895. / nMens black stiff felt bowler hat. Wood engraving, American, 1895
MENs HAT, 1895. /nMens black stiff felt bowler hat. Wood engraving, American, 1895

MENs HAT, 1895. Mens fedora hat, made of soft fur felt and featuring a wide silk band. Wood engraving, American, 1895

Poster requesting Rags for salvage
Poster: request for Rags for salvage. Rags are needed to make engine wipers, blankets, uniforms, overcoats, gun wadding, charts, roofing felt, maps, etc

Lebanon - Shepherds on the summit of Mount Lebanon
Shepherds on the summit of Mount Lebanon. In order to protect themselves against the biting cold, these Lebanese shepherds use a felt-cloak made in the country

Tropical riding outfit, 1930
A tropical riding habit, for society types who require such get-ups for East Africa or suchlike with a terai, a wide-brimmed felt hat, typically with a double crown

Ossalois Guide and his bride-to-be
Pyrenees - border between France and Spain - the Ossalois people (who live in the vall?d Ossau). The gentleman on the left is a mountain guide in his distinctive short red felt jacket

Schoolboy in his Sunday dress
A Westminster schoolboy in his Sunday dress Date: 1909

Hat by Molyneux, 1930
A hat by Captain Molyneux using felt and curves breitschwantz fur at the sides and back of this close-fitting mode. A fine full veil with a spotted border softens the line and falls to the chin

Antonio Arias Fernandez
ANTONIO ARIAS FERNANDEZ Spanish artist, presumably on his deathbed, and presumably explaining what he would like to paint if he only felt up to it. Date: 1620 - 1684

Profile lady 1884
A fetching blue and black diagonal felt hat with a low flat crown. 1884

HAT ADVERTISEMENT, 1929. American advertisement for Knapp-Felt hats, 1929

Macrophoto of the synthetic textile polypropylene
Polypropylene. Macrophotograph of the synthetic textile polypropylene. This is a non-woven fabric in which the filaments are anchored together by heat bonding

Paper chromatography, separating coloured inks (vertical streaks). Chromatography is an analytical process that separates a compound into its constituent chemicals

Holiday still life. Handmade felt holiday snowman. Property released

Winnipeg Exhibition - Governor General of Canada
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942) and Princess Patricia of Connaught (1886 - 1974) at Industrial Exhibition in Winnipeg in 1912

Lur Tribesmen in felt coats. Lurs (also Lors, Lori) are an Iranian people living mostly in the south-west of the country

Spring suit, 1956
A sleeveless square necked slim dress with a boxy jacket made from the finest mens grey and white pinpoint suiting. Worn with a red calf belt, the outfit costs 40 guineas from Harrods

A suit for the sports woman, by Gordon Conway
A fashion illustration showing a polka dot suit worn with a molded felt hat

Pity the poor strap hanger
An image illustrating the introduction of hand straps on underground trains. When straps were added to underground railway carriages in the early 1900s, there was an outcry among travellers

Military tailor and in family in Bethnal Green
This is a room occupied by a military tailor and his family at No. 10 Hollybush Place in Bethnal Green in the East End of London

Views of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, 1913
Illustrations and photograph of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, in 1913 when it was felt that the building was suffering from subsidence

King George VI and General Montgomery, Normandy; Second Worl
Photograph showing King George VI (on left) and General Montgomery walking on one of the Normandy beaches, 16th June 1944

Franco-Prussian War. Adieu
Franch soldier taking leave of his family, wife, child and baby in an affluent middle class setting. His little girl is smaller than the soldiers rifle

Captain Jerninghams Anchor-Firing Mortar, 1846
Engraving of an experiment to test Captain Jerninghams idea to assist the launching of lifeboats. The launching of lifeboats from a beach into heavy breaking surf was often dangerous

Summer and Cycling Fashions for 1901
Illustration showing three costumes that The Graphic felt were suitable for the Summer, 1901. The Lady facing us wears a Simple Toilette for the Seaside or Country

Tatler fashions for February 1930, by Gordon Conway
A fashion design by Gordon Conway, taken from a series of monthly supplements drawn by the artist. This illustration shows an outfit of brown and yellow crepe marocain

Ludlows Flying Machine and a United States Warship, 1907
Photograph of the Flying Machine built by Mr. Israel Ludlow at the Aeronautical Building in the Jamestown Exhibition, 1907

Bournes River Steam Train, 1849
Engraving of John Bournes proposal for a River Steam Train for use on the rivers of India, 1849. At that time, India had a poor transport network and Mr

Effect of the San Francisco earthquake
Effect of the earthquake on a typical frame house. The San Francisco earthquake occurred on the 18th April 1906, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale

Large clouds of smoke from the spreading fires. The aftermat
Fires spreading through San Francisco, completing the ruin of the city. The business distract was completely devastated, with only the steel structures of modern buildings still standing

the fires that spread across the city of San Francisco from
The conflagration which swept across the city from the harbour shore. The San Francisco earthquake occurred on the 18th April 1906 and measured 7.9 on the Richter scale

A burning street after the San Francisco earthquake
A burning street in San Francisco, a few men try to reach their offices to salvage what they can. The San Francisco earthquake occurred on the 18th April 1906 and measured 7.9 on the Richter scale

New York Traffic congestion
Illustration of congestion in New York city, showing carnage on the streets especially at rush hours. It is a state that it was felt London was rapidly approaching

Custom House / Dublin
A prospect of the Custom House and Essex Bridge in Dublin. This new Custom House met with opposition from merchants who felt moving downriver would lessen their properties value

Poro-Plastic Corset
The patent Poro-Plastic corset is composed of felt & is seamless, boneless & stitchless and yet affords excellent support being elastic & porous & lightweight

Food Shortage Queues
Food shortages are felt throughout Russia, thanks to the war and the revolution : there are long queues for basic foodstuffs

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"Felt: From Nelson's Cabin to Fashionable Hats and Insulation" Step into history as we explore the diverse world of felt. Picture yourself in Nelson's cabin on the H. M. S. Victory, surrounded by sturdy felts that kept him warm during turbulent sea voyages. Traveling through time, we find ourselves in 1926, admiring a variety of ladies' boots made from soft and luxurious felt. These stylish accessories were all the rage among fashionable women of the era. Fast forward to 1935, where three girls don elegant hats crafted with intricate details. The artistry and craftsmanship evident in these pieces showcase how they are elevate any outfit. In 1852, witness the re-cutting of the legendary Koh-i-noor Diamond using precise tools made from durable felt. This historical moment highlights not only its practical uses but also its importance in preserving precious gems. The fashion scene takes center stage again in the vibrant 1950s when fashionable hats adorned heads everywhere. Felt played a crucial role in creating these iconic accessories that added flair to any ensemble. Henry Heath's hard felts take us back to mid-century Britain, where quality headwear was synonymous with his name. His creations became an integral part of British fashion heritage. Venturing further north to Norway, we encounter the Sami people who have long relied on felt for their traditional clothing and shelter against harsh Arctic conditions. Their expertise showcases how this versatile material adapts across cultures and climates. Nature intertwines with human innovation as clouds reflect upon a bog pond nestled within Bavaria's prealpine lands—a former peat mine transformed into a picturesque landscape thanks to careful restoration efforts involving eco-friendly felting techniques. Shifting gears towards sustainability, we delve into insulation—an essential aspect of energy conservation and climate combat measures—where loft spaces receive protective layers of insulating felt materials that significantly reduce heat loss within households.