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Paisley Collection (page 4)

"Paisley: A Vibrant Tapestry of History and Culture" Nestled in the heart of Scotland, Dunn Square in a picturesque spot that encapsulates the town's rich heritage

Background imagePaisley Collection: Square Reversible Shawl 1865 England Norwich

Square Reversible Shawl 1865 England Norwich
Square Reversible Shawl, c. 1865. England, Norwich or France, Lyon or Scotland, Paisley, second half of 19th century. Cotton and wool; overall: 185.4 x 175.3 cm (73 x 69 in.)

Background imagePaisley Collection: Hat Fashion Model wears Paisley patterned hat with orange flower November 1989

Hat Fashion Model wears Paisley patterned hat with orange flower November 1989

Background imagePaisley Collection: Glenda Jackson actress - May 1971 dbase msi

Glenda Jackson actress - May 1971 dbase msi

Background imagePaisley Collection: Peter Sellers actor and director with son Michael and daughter Sarah at London Airport

Peter Sellers actor and director with son Michael and daughter Sarah at London Airport June 1971 Dbase MSI

Background imagePaisley Collection: Model wearing a shell printed dress by Simon Massey in Londons Hyde Park

Model wearing a shell printed dress by Simon Massey in Londons Hyde Park, May 1967 17/05/1967

Background imagePaisley Collection: Fashion -1967 Paisley pattern and shell printed mini dresses by Simon Massey

Fashion -1967 Paisley pattern and shell printed mini dresses by Simon Massey

Background imagePaisley Collection: Advert for Clarkes Embroidery, 1927

Advert for Clarkes Embroidery, 1927
Advert for Clarkes Embroidery - the quest for the ideal thread for fine embroidery Date: 1927

Background imagePaisley Collection: Horses & Tram, Paisley, Scotland

Horses & Tram, Paisley, Scotland
Horses & Tram, Paisley, near Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Background imagePaisley Collection: Tram Terminus, Paisley

Tram Terminus, Paisley, near Glasgow, England. Date: 1900s

Background imagePaisley Collection: Albert Road, Gourock, Renfrewshire

Albert Road, Gourock, Renfrewshire
Albert Road, Gourock, near Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Background imagePaisley Collection: Claud Baron Paisley

Claud Baron Paisley
CLAUD HAMILTON, BARON PAISLEY Scottish Catholic conspirator who supported Mary Queen of Scots: though he did not lose his head for this, he went out of his mind - beastly mad. Date: 1543 - 1622

Background imagePaisley Collection: Jacket 1912 French wool cotton rayon Poiret jacket merges

Jacket 1912 French wool cotton rayon Poiret jacket merges
Artokoloro

Background imagePaisley Collection: Paisley Town Hall and gardens at Dunn Square, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Paisley Town Hall and gardens at Dunn Square, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePaisley Collection: Portrait of Madame Riviere (1773 / 74-1848) nee Marie Francoise Jacquette Bibiane Blot de Beauregard

Portrait of Madame Riviere (1773 / 74-1848) nee Marie Francoise Jacquette Bibiane Blot de Beauregard
XIR83816 Portrait of Madame Riviere (1773/74-1848) nee Marie Francoise Jacquette Bibiane Blot de Beauregard, 1805 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 116x90 cm; Louvre

Background imagePaisley Collection: The Irish Girl, Ford Madox Brown, 1821-1893, British

The Irish Girl, Ford Madox Brown, 1821-1893, British

Background imagePaisley Collection: Railway Bridge over the River Cart, Paisley Signed and dated in black paint, lower right

Railway Bridge over the River Cart, Paisley Signed and dated in black paint, lower right: " 18 WHP[in monogram] 57", Walter Hugh Paton, 1828-1895, British

Background imagePaisley Collection: USA, Arizona, Phoenix, Desert Botanical Garden. Bandana with skull design. Credit as

USA, Arizona, Phoenix, Desert Botanical Garden. Bandana with skull design. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imagePaisley Collection: MOHAVE & MARICOPA MEN. Men of the Mohave (standing) and Maricopa tribes. Photographed in Pasadena

MOHAVE & MARICOPA MEN. Men of the Mohave (standing) and Maricopa tribes. Photographed in Pasadena, California, 1876, by Elias A. Bonine

Background imagePaisley Collection: USA, Oregon, Close-up of cross section pattern in Mexican crazy lace agate. Credit as

USA, Oregon, Close-up of cross section pattern in Mexican crazy lace agate. Credit as: Steve Terrill / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imagePaisley Collection: On the Lido Mr and Mrs Leonard Gollance 25 August 1926

On the Lido Mr and Mrs Leonard Gollance 25 August 1926

Background imagePaisley Collection: J & J Clarks Anchor Thread Works, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Clarks were

J & J Clarks Anchor Thread Works, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Clarks were known for their sewing threads and mercerised cotton for more than a century

Background imagePaisley Collection: Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) teacher and ornithologist. Born in Paisley, Scotland

Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) teacher and ornithologist. Born in Paisley, Scotland, he emigrated to America in 1794 and became an American citizen in 1804

Background imagePaisley Collection: Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) teacher and ornithologist. Born in Paisley, Scotland

Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) teacher and ornithologist. Born in Paisley, Scotland, he emigrated to America in 1794 and became an American citizen in 1804

Background imagePaisley Collection: Design for Printed Textile with paisley pattern

Design for Printed Textile with paisley pattern

Background imagePaisley Collection: Design for Wallpaper with paisley pattern

Design for Wallpaper with paisley pattern. Gouache on heavy paper. Silver Studio. circa 1910

Background imagePaisley Collection: Design for woven textile with paisley pattern

Design for woven textile with paisley pattern. Graphite on tracing paper. Silver Studio. 1927

Background imagePaisley Collection: Ferguslie Thread Works of J & P Coats Ltd, Paisley

Ferguslie Thread Works of J & P Coats Ltd, Paisley, Scotland Date: circa 1920s

Background imagePaisley Collection: Coates Memorial Church, Paisley, Scotland

Coates Memorial Church, Paisley, Scotland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imagePaisley Collection: Two ladies in evening outfits by Jenny and Bernard

Two ladies in evening outfits by Jenny and Bernard
Two fashionable ladies in evening outfits, standing by the sea under the stars. On the left, a patterned dress in crepe de chine, by Jenny

Background imagePaisley Collection: Spanish Money Lender

Spanish Money Lender
Thwe fiadora or female money lender, is a familiar figure in the poorer districts of Madrid, Spain. Date: 1930s

Background imagePaisley Collection: Paisley Abbey

Paisley Abbey is a former Cluniac monastery in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Destroyed by the English in 1307. Rebuilt by the Stuarts; resting place of Robert III. Date: 12th century

Background imagePaisley Collection: Ball Dress & Cloak

Ball Dress & Cloak
A young lady arrives at the ball wearing a beautiful, white, short cloak or cape ornamented in gold & red with a paisley pattern. Date: circa 1860

Background imagePaisley Collection: Paisley Costume 1888

Paisley Costume 1888
Brown wool costume with embroidered paisley border: under-skirt & wrap over tunic & bodice which buttons on one side, 3/4 length slightly puffed sleeves. Date: 1888

Background imagePaisley Collection: Paisley Matador Pants

Paisley Matador Pants
Blonde model wears paisley print matador pants with a broad leather belt, ballet pumps & white shirt with the sleeves rolled up & and the collar upturned. Date: 1950s

Background imagePaisley Collection: Male Hippy on Stage

Male Hippy on Stage
HIPPIES A male hippy, wearing little more than a full length floral coat, beads and facial paint, sings on stage at the Love-In at Woburn Park, England. Date: August 1967

Background imagePaisley Collection: First fatal automobile accident, 1834

First fatal automobile accident, 1834
First fatal automobile accident. 19th century artwork of the explosion of a steam stagecoach in Paisley, Scotland, on 29 July 1834

Background imagePaisley Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith MP, (1852-1928)

Herbert Henry Asquith MP, (1852-1928)
Portrait of H.H. Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford & Asquith, pictured in 1915. Asquith served as QC, Liberal MP for East Fife and Paisley and Prime Minister

Background imagePaisley Collection: Smoking Fashions 1836

Smoking Fashions 1836
Green cravat, yellow waistcoat with Brandenbourg trim, red fringed sash, green checked trousers, red slippers, paisley dressing gown & long pipe. Brown cloak with cape

Background imagePaisley Collection: Fashionable Art Admirers

Fashionable Art Admirers
Green dress: waistcoat & open body with fringed basque & attached cape, skirt trimmed with fringing & a paisley shawl. Black mantle, brown fur muff & skirt with tablier trim

Background imagePaisley Collection: Paisley Mini Dress 1960S

Paisley Mini Dress 1960S
A blonde model in a pink paisley mini dress

Background imagePaisley Collection: Women Hand Painting

Women Hand Painting
Two women hand painting items in a factory. One of them is decorating the back of clothes brushes and the other is painting floral designs on glass vases or bowls

Background imagePaisley Collection: Italian Woman

Italian Woman
A young Italian woman wearing a dress with a paisley pattern, part of the immigrant Italian community in the Saffron Hill area, near Farringdon, London EC1

Background imagePaisley Collection: Women Testing Yarn

Women Testing Yarn
Women testing yarn at J & P Coats, Paisley

Background imagePaisley Collection: Owen Jones Indian 53*

Owen Jones Indian 53*
Specimens of painted lacquer work from the Collection at the India House

Background imagePaisley Collection: Dancing Hippies, 1967

Dancing Hippies, 1967
Hippies getting high and dancing together at a rock festival at Woburn Park, Bedfordshire, England, during the original " Summer of Love"

Background imagePaisley Collection: 1818 WOMENs COSTUME

1818 WOMENs COSTUME
Late 19th century interpretation of costumes from 1818. Note the gown on the right which is copied from an origianl in Costume Parisien (see 10105684)

Background imagePaisley Collection: Women Reeling Thread

Women Reeling Thread
Women reeling thread into skeins at J & P Coats, Paisley

Background imagePaisley Collection: Women Winding Yarn 1920

Women Winding Yarn 1920
Women winding yarn at J & P Coats, Paisley



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"Paisley: A Vibrant Tapestry of History and Culture" Nestled in the heart of Scotland, Dunn Square in a picturesque spot that encapsulates the town's rich heritage. From its humble beginnings as a weaving center, it has evolved into a bustling hub with architectural marvels like the iconic Paisley Town Hall. This grand structure stands tall, proudly representing Renfrewshire and serving as a symbol of unity for the people of Scotland. As you stroll through Fountain Gardens, you'll be enchanted by the beauty that surrounds you. The lush greenery and vibrant flowers create an oasis where tranquility reigns supreme. Just beyond lies the factory at Paisley – once a thriving industrial powerhouse – now preserved as Scotlands Industrial Souvenir, reminding us of our roots. A visit to Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church will leave you awe-inspired by its magnificent architecture and intricate detailing. This spiritual haven pays homage to one of Paisley's most prominent families who contributed immensely to its growth. Transport yourself back in time to the swinging sixties with psychedelic paisley pram adorned with 1960s clothing - an epitome of fashion-forward thinking during that era. Flower Power 1967 was embraced wholeheartedly here, spreading love and peace throughout this charming town. Indulge your taste buds with freshly baked tea-bread from local bakeries; their secret recipes passed down through generations add warmth to every bite. As two ladies walk along these historic streets in 1853, they would have marveled at how far their beloved hometown had come. The paisley pattern itself tells tales untold – intricately woven threads forming mesmerizing designs that captivate all who behold them, and is no wonder why it has become synonymous with this enchanting Scottish town. Finally, gaze upon the majestic skyline against a backdrop painted by nature herself - rolling hills merging seamlessly into clear blue skies.