Muslin Collection

Four ballerinas on a music sheet
Four ballerinas depicted on a music sheet, performing The Celebrated Pas de Quatre, composed by Jules Perrot, as danced at Her Majestys Theatre, London, on 12 July 1845

Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Darvel, Scotland
Advert, Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Muslin and Lace Curtains, Darvel, East Ayrshire, Scotland. 1905

Marianne Faithfull, singer, songwriter and actress
Marianne Faithfull (b.1946), English singer, songwriter and actress. Seen here as a teenager at the Prospect Theatre, Reading, where she went to school. circa 1962

Three daytime outfits by Drecoll, Poiret and Jenny
Three women in the latest day wear. On the left, a black scoop neck dress with large red rose to the side, by Drecoll. In the middle, a white, red and black print dress and black coat

Muslin Curtain, by J. J. Sutter-Buhler, Appenzell, Switzerland
Muslin Curtain, by J.J. Sutter-Buhler, Appenzell, Switzerland

Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565576 Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Fakir or fukeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, under an umbrella next to a small shrine decorated with cowrie
FLO4565492 Fakir or fukeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, under an umbrella next to a small shrine decorated with cowrie shells

Nautch girl or dancing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565459 Nautch girl or dancing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Mottled or frosted orange moth, Gortyna flavago, half mourner, Ceropacha diluta, ringlet, Aphantopus hyperantus
FLO4638871 Mottled or frosted orange moth, Gortyna flavago, half mourner, Ceropacha diluta, ringlet, Aphantopus hyperantus, barred yellow, Cidaria fulvata, seven-spot ermine or muslin moth

Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin) wearing muslin or cotton robes, turban and sash
FLO4565735 Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin) wearing muslin or cotton robes, turban and sash. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes,"

Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565536 Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Fakir or fuqeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, yellow threads, carrying a stick with a human skull attached
FLO4565474 Fakir or fuqeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, yellow threads, carrying a stick with a human skull attached

Sioux Warriors in battle. Dakota, North American Plains Indians. Painting on unbleached muslin c1890
531377 Sioux Warriors in battle. Dakota, North American Plains Indians. Painting on unbleached muslin c1890. Field Museum Chicago; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Indian musician playing the cymbals, in muslin robes, sash and hat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown
FLO4565704 Indian musician playing the cymbals, in muslin robes, sash and hat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London

Barburdar or Indian steward, in turban, muslin kupra or loincloth, cotton vest, and kumerbund or sash, carrying keys
FLO4565533 Barburdar or Indian steward, in turban, muslin kupra or loincloth, cotton vest, and kumerbund or sash, carrying keys

Brahmin caste of Hindu, wearing muslin robes and yellow threads over his shoulder
FLO4565470 Brahmin caste of Hindu, wearing muslin robes and yellow threads over his shoulder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann

Surcar or Indian agent, in turban, jacket, muslin pants and slippers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown
FLO4565324 Surcar or Indian agent, in turban, jacket, muslin pants and slippers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London

Warping frame for fine cotton yarn
2602764 Warping frame for fine cotton yarn; (add.info.: Warping frame for fine cotton yarn used in the production of Muslin. Engraving, London, 1851.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fakir or fukeer, enthusiast, in muslin loincloth, pricking his skin with brassforks and sharp needles
FLO4565480 Fakir or fukeer, enthusiast, in muslin loincloth, pricking his skin with brassforks and sharp needles. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Indian woman preparing thread for the loom, wearing muslin petticoat, jacket and shawl
FLO4565360 Indian woman preparing thread for the loom, wearing muslin petticoat, jacket and shawl. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes,"

Moonshee, pundit or interpreter, in muslin vest, trousers, tunic and turban
FLO4565449 Moonshee, pundit or interpreter, in muslin vest, trousers, tunic and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London

Dace or ayah, Indian nurse, in petticoat and jacket of cotton, and muslin shawl, with European child
FLO4565349 Dace or ayah, Indian nurse, in petticoat and jacket of cotton, and muslin shawl, with European child. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Woman's dress, Europe, white cotton plain weave (muslin) with cutwork and cotton embroidery, c.1830. Bonnet: c.1830; Bag: 1800-1825; Shoes: 1830-1840

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1782, rr. 238: Morning dress to the English (...), 1782. Creator: Wossinik
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1782, rr. 238: Morning dress to the English (...), 1782. Robe de matin a l'Anglaise avec des manches en amadis jupon coupe a grand volant de mousseline

Fashions for December, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for December, 1858. Dress of green droguet, spotted with black velvet. The dress has two skirts and both have side trimmings, formed of rows of black velvet...The corsage

Agatha Petronella Hartsen (1814-1878) wearing her wedding dress... 17 March 1841, (1841). Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Agatha Petronella Hartsen (1814-1878) wearing her wedding dress on the occasion of her marriage to Jan van der Hoop, 17 March 1841, (1841)

Portrait of Abrahamina Henriëtte Wurfbain (1808-1883), wife of Jacob de Vos Jz, 1837. Creator: Jan Adam Kruseman
Portrait of Abrahamina Henriette Wurfbain (1808-1883), wife of Jacob de Vos Jz, 1837. Jacob de Vos Jacobszoon (1803-1878) was an Amsterdam art collector and owner of the Gallery de Vos

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 285: The beautiful and elegant Suzan (...)
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 285: The young and elegant Suzanne (...), 1785. La jeune et elegante Suzanne en voyant la reponse qu'elle vient de faire au billet que lui a

Portrait of Marie Bureau, wife of Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, between 1748 and 1792. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Marie Bureau, wife of Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, between 1748 and 1792

Paris Fashions for June - Canezou, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for June - Canezou, 1850. An Indian muslin Canezou, embroidered and trimmed with malines, open and buttoned up in the back. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century. Ruddle the artist smoking a pipe while painting Bragg seated on a saddle stand. Mr. Braggs equestrian portrait

Paris Fashions for August, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for August, 1854. Girl: Little bonnet of white taffetas, white muslin frock with two skirts - one worked - as well as a berthe a la broderie Anglaise'

The Muslin Dress
A portrait oil painting of a smiling lady, wearing a white muslin dress with black lace trims, holding her decorative sun hat. Date: circa 1918

Sewing patterns for muslin embroidery
6338701 Sewing patterns for muslin embroidery by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Sewing patterns for muslin embroidery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Girl, covered in a sheet, with a longing expression (b / w photo)
2804491 Girl, covered in a sheet, with a longing expression (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl, covered in a sheet, with a longing expression)

Day and Night, plate 47 from La Gazette du Bon Ton depicting day and evening dresses, 1924-25 (colour litho)
CHT178751 Day and Night, plate 47 from La Gazette du Bon Ton depicting day and evening dresses, 1924-25 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Turkish woman in provincial dress
6340152 Turkish woman in provincial dress by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Turkish woman in provincial dress)

Festooned draperies from Grecian consoles in black and gold
6339826 Festooned draperies from Grecian consoles in black and gold by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Festooned draperies from Grecian consoles in black and gold)

Long Stole, France, 1795-1810. Creator: Unknown
Long Stole, France, 1795-1810

Apron, England, 1760s. Creator: Unknown
Apron, England, 1760s

Portrait of an emperor, Mughal dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an emperor, Mughal dynasty, 18th century

Comic postcard, Couple passing shop window Date: 20th century

White cotton muslin dress with green floral print design, 1860s (cotton)
3100429 White cotton muslin dress with green floral print design, 1860s (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

Doll representing a girl Victorine with her hands in her pockets. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Trades in Regency Scotland: distillery, cannon boring and paviours. Workers distilling whisky in a distillery in Edinburgh 70, worker boring a cannon at Carron Works factory 71

Muslin footman and oak eggar moths
Muslin footman, Nudaria mundana, male 1, female 2, and oak eggar moth, Lasiocampa quercifolia, female 3, larva, 4, 5, pupa 6, chrysalis 7

Pebble prominent and iron prominent
Pebble prominent, Notodonta ziczac, and iron prominent, Notodonta dromedarius. Phalaena ziczac, dromedarius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph

Chocolate-tip moths
Chocolate-tip moth, Clostera curtula, scare chocolate-tip, Clostera anachoreta, and small chocolate-tip, Clostera pigra. Phalaena curtula, anachoreta, reclusa

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"Muslin: A Timeless Fabric of Elegance and Expression" Step onto the stage, where four ballerinas gracefully pirouette on a delicate music sheet. Their ethereal movements mirror the lightness and fluidity of muslin, a fabric that has captivated artists and designers throughout history. In the realm of music, Marianne Faithfull's haunting voice resonates with the same enchantment as muslin. As a singer, songwriter, and actress, she embodies the versatility and allure that this fabric possesses. Traveling to Appenzell, Switzerland, we encounter J. J. Sutter-Buhler's masterpiece - "Muslin Curtain. " This intricate artwork showcases how they are transcend its humble origins to become an exquisite work of art. Turning our attention to fashion, three daytime outfits by Drecoll, Poiret, and Jenny demonstrate how muslin effortlessly drapes over the body in elegant simplicity. Its lightweight nature allows for freedom of movement while exuding timeless sophistication. From Scotland comes Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd. , renowned for their mastery in crafting fine muslin garments. Their expertise ensures that every piece is meticulously made with utmost care and attention to detail. Gillray's satirical engraving humorously highlights the advantages of wearing muslin dresses - comfort combined with style. It captures society's fascination with this fabric during James Gillray's era. An English gentleman dons his hunting pinks while having his portrait painted against a backdrop adorned with luxurious muslin curtains. The juxtaposition between rugged masculinity and delicate elegance epitomizes muslin's ability to transcend gender boundaries. As summer arrives, Elsa Schiaparelli unveils her latest creation - a stunning summer dress crafted from airy muslin. With its vibrant colors and innovative design elements, it exemplifies how this fabric remains relevant even in contemporary fashion. For those skilled in embroidery or seeking creative expression through sewing patterns; muslin becomes a blank canvas.