Needles Collection

Isle of Wight / Needles
Isle of Wight: The Needles

Can Openers, Skewers Etc
Can openers, sharpening steels, cutlet bats/beaters, larding pins, trussing needles, hatchet, skewers and steak tongs

Tools used by a saddler and upholsterer
Various tools used by a saddler and upholsterer, including pliers, pincers, skewers, needles and a knife

Patons knitting wools advertisement, WW1 comforts
Advertisement for Patons Alloa knitting wools during the First World War featuring a Red Cross nurse busy knitting and the words, Every Woman Can Help. Date: c.1915

The Needles and lighthouse, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view of the Needles, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View of several acupuncture needles
Acupuncture needles. View of several needles used in acupuncture. Acupuncture has been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years

Aerial image of The Needles, a row of three chalk stacks, and Lighthouse, off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Needles, Horsham, Interior
A photograph of a furnished small interior room with chunky exposed beams, belonging to a Tudor style cottage named The Needles at Horsham

Lychgate Of The Needles, Horsham
A photograph of a stone roofed lychgate giving entrance to The Needles a property at Horsham, restored from an ancient farm house. Date: circa 1929

The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack - Ripley s
Arthur Plumhoff The Human Pincushion - The Pain-Proof Man (left) and Captain Ringman Jack, who lifted weights through holes through his breasts

Cannon Beach at Sunset
Colorful Sunset at Cannon Beach by Haystack Rock at the Oregon Coast during Low Tide

The Needles, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England
Fine aerial view of The Needles Rocks and lighthouse, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England Date: circa 1920s

A Shetland Peat Carrier
A Woman of the Shetland Islands carring turves of peat in a wicker back pack basket. She does her knitting whilst she walks (possible some distance). Date: circa 1910s

Ferry boat on the Colorado river at Needles, California

The Needles, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Facial acupuncture, artwork
Acupuncture. Computer artwork of acupuncture needles on a womans face. This traditional Chinese practice uses needles to restore an energy flow through specific points on the skin

Acupuncture on womans back, artwork
Acupuncture. Computer artwork of acupuncture needles placed along a womans back. This traditional Chinese practice uses needles to restore an energy flow through specific points on the skin

RMS Carnarvon Castle Passing the Needles, 1927
Illustration of the Union-Castle Line Royal Mail Motorship Carnarvon Castle passing the Needles, Isle of Wight, on its way to South Africa

Visit of the Angel, from the right wing of the Buxtehude Altar, 1400-10 (tempera
XKH145294 Visit of the Angel, from the right wing of the Buxtehude Altar, 1400-10 (tempera on panel) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German

Cartoon by Charles Addams
A group of passengers on the New York subway look in alarm at the growing garment appearing from the knitting needles of one old lady - a sweater with two neck holes. Date: 1955

Cones and needles of jack pine tree on bed of moss Fox Creek, Alberta, Canada

The method of making nets for hunting and fishing
5310025 The method of making nets for hunting and fishing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the method of making nets for hunting and fishing. Flat rule (a) called pin on which mesh is formed

Costume of Coutances
5855682 Costume of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Coutances. The base of the bonnet is spread and the wings of the papillon (butterfly) are pulled far back behind the ears

An emery-bag, 1890
3479060 An emery-bag, 1890; (add.info.: An Emery-bag. Sewers would push their needles into the bag to remove rust. Circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a 'Utility' Embroiderer. This machine has two needles
5311065 An engraving depicting a 'Utility' Embroiderer. This machine has two needles, and the threads passed through a pair of reciprocating guides

Work table, 1891
3479028 Work table, 1891; (add.info.: Illustration advertising a Work Table that contains a range of crafting materials such as cotton, sewing needles, scissors and knitting needles)

Woman at work in an English factory making needles for the sewing industry, 1843
3478846 Woman at work in an English factory making needles for the sewing industry, 1843; (add.info.: Woman at work in an English factory making needles for the sewing industry, England)

Needles: Cutting from steel wire (1), flattening end (4), stamping eye (2), punching eye (3)
542210 Needles: Cutting from steel wire (1), flattening end (4), stamping eye (2), punching eye (3), filing eye and pointing end (7), polishing (8). Specific monotonous task

Knitted Waterfall - Crochet
Vertigo Artography

Stay Sharp
Tom Windeknecht

Stay Sharp
Tom Windeknecht

Stay Sharp
Tom Windeknecht

Fashion model Kathy Simmonds would be needled if she missed any of the latest styles. So these days shes busy building up a collection of winter woollies

Miss England 1959 Miss Pamela Searle receives her polio vaccination in public to encourage more young people to have their jabs. She was given the jab by Dr

White pine needles caught in weir on Dryberry Creek Near Sioux Narrows, Ontario, Canada

Arch of Needle
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

Woman at home knitting. Circa 1955 A119-003

If you re going to have a scarf, have a long one thats the philosophy of Susan Young. And shes had the sparks flying from her knitting pins lately at Calderwood Primary School Lanarkshire

Edina and Lena knitwear Haute Couture have every garment hand knitted, one of their arteas is Plymouth and Joan Latham (37) recruits home knitters here

Doctors in Manchester Town Hall vaccinating members of the public against smallpox in one of the large rooms. 15th January 1962

USA; North America; Georgia; Twin City; Cypress trees with moss in the fall

Cyprus cedar (Cedar libani) close-up of needles, Cedar valley, Troodos mountains, April 2009

USA, Bryce Canyon, sun rising thorugh the rock formations

White pine (Pinus strobi) needles and rock, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada

View of Wehlnadel (Needles and view of the Bastei rocks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony, Germany, Europe

A close up detail of a young sitka spruce tree, the needles and branches

She was like a black rose Such a beauty in a sadness
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

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"Discover the Isle of Wight's Needle Secrets: From Saddlers to Knitters" Explore the captivating history and diverse uses of needles, from the iconic Needles on the Isle of Wight to their indispensable role in various trades. These slender tools have left an indelible mark across different cultures and industries. Step back in time as we delve into the world of saddlers and upholsterers who skillfully wielded needles to craft intricate designs. Their expertise ensured that every stitch was perfectly placed, creating masterpieces that stood the test of time. But needles aren't limited to just leatherwork; they find their way into our kitchens too. Can openers, skewers, and other culinary essentials rely on these sharp implements for precision and ease. In a bygone era, Patons knitting wools advertisement showcased how these humble tools transformed soft yarns into cozy garments during World War I. Providing comfort amidst chaos, they became symbols of resilience and care. The Needles themselves stand tall against crashing waves off Hampshire's coast—a breathtaking sight that has captivated visitors for centuries. The accompanying lighthouse guides ships safely through treacherous waters, a testament to human ingenuity. Take flight with us as we soar above this natural wonder—an aerial view revealing its true grandeur. Marvel at nature's artistry carved out by wind and water over millennia—three chalk stacks standing defiantly against the elements. Venture deeper into alternative medicine as acupuncture needles come into focus. With their therapeutic potential recognized worldwide, these tiny instruments offer relief from pain while balancing energy flows within our bodies. From astonishing feats like "The Pain-Proof Man" to Captain Ringman Jack's incredible tales aboard Ripley's ship—the allure surrounding needles extends beyond practicality; it encompasses stories that defy belief. Travel across continents where Needles takes on new meanings—a serene sunset casting golden hues upon Cannon Beach or a Shetland Peat Carrier toiling amidst rugged landscapes.