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Old Woman Mending at the Window, 1881. Creator: Max Liebermann
Old Woman Mending at the Window, 1881

Two Ladies at their Sewing, c.1860-c.1882. Creator: Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
Two Ladies at their Sewing, c.1860-c.1882

Fisherman courting, 1880. Creator: Albert Neuhuys
Fisherman courting, 1880

Paris Fashions for July, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for July, 1856. Bonnet of rice-straw...Mantilla Gabrelle in black taffetas...Dress of taffetas of the Company Lyonnaise (Lyons)

Portrait of Ursula (1594-1657), Countess of Solms-Braunfels, c.1630. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Ursula (1594-1657), Countess of Solms-Braunfels, c.1630

Portrait of Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566-1633), Infanta of Spain, c.1600

Rand, Florence, portrait photograph, 1913 or 1914. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rand, Florence, portrait photograph, 1913 or 1914

Interior with a Girl Sewing, 1888. Creator: Carl Holsoe
Interior with a Girl Sewing, 1888

Three girls from the Amsterdam Burgerweeshuis, 1885. Creator: Thérèse Schwartze
Three girls from the Amsterdam Burgerweeshuis (orphanage), 1885

Woman sewing, 1850-1891. Creator: Theodule Ribot
Woman sewing, 1850-1891

Portrait of Catharina Fourmenois (1598-1665), 1619. Creator: Salomon Mesdach
Portrait of Catharina Fourmenois (1598-1665), 1619

Family Group in an Interior, 1744. Creator: Frans van der Mijn
Family Group in an Interior, 1744

Portrait of Anna van der Does (1609-1650), 1642. Creator: Paulus Hennekyn
Portrait of Anna van der Does (1609-1650), 1642. An eighteenth or nineteenth-century label on the back of this portrait states that the sitter is Anna van der Does, living from 1609 to 1650

Portrait of Robert Muys and his Wife Maria Nozeman, 1778. Creator: Nicolaas Muys
Portrait of Robert Muys and his Wife Maria Nozeman, 1778. Robert Muys, an engraver, with his wife Maria in the year they were married. Maria plies needle and thread with a silver thimble

"The Industrious Needlewomen" - painted by M. Trayer - from the Exhibition of French Artists, 1856. We are happy to learn that the Exhibition which has been opened in Liverpool

Interior of a Greenlander's Hut, 1856. Creator: H. Crane
Interior of a Greenlander's Hut, 1856. In the winter they live in huts built of stones and turf, lined inside with old skins

Portrait of William IV, Prince of Orange, c.1750. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of William IV, Prince of Orange, c.1750

Portrait of a Woman (previously identified as Queen Elizabeth I), 1550-1574. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman (previously identified as Queen Elizabeth I), 1550-1574

To damer sidder ved et vindue og syr, 1839-1911. Creator: Christian Rudolph Vogelsang
To damer sidder ved et vindue og syr, 1839-1911

Mrs A.J. Zubli-Maschhaupt, 1887. Creator: Pieter de Josselin de Jong
Mrs A.J. Zubli-Maschhaupt, 1887. Portrait of Geertruijda Zubli-Maschhaupt

Niemeyer, Miss, or Mrs. Pfiefer, portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Niemeyer, Miss, or Mrs. Pfiefer, portrait photograph, not before 1916

Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Equestrian portrait of Catherine the Great in the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Regiment

Mrs. W.H. Van Velck, portrait photograph, 1918 June 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. W.H. Van Velck, portrait photograph, 1918 June 15

Miss Marcia Van Dresser, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 4. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Marcia Van Dresser, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 4. American operatic soprano and actor

Ross, Gordon, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 May 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ross, Gordon, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 May 24

Elizabeth, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Elizabeth, (c1911). Queen Elizabeth I of England. The motto: Non sine sole iris (no rainbow without sun) refers to Elizabeth as the bringer of peace

Damrosch, Gretchen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Damrosch, Gretchen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Cornwall, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cornwall, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 6

Cloud, A.T. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cloud, A.T. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913

Claussen, Julia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Claussen, Julia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 2

Christian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Christian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7

Chester, Constance, Miss. portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chester, Constance, Miss. portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Charles, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Charles, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Cadmus, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cadmus, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 24

Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec

Brenon, Juliet and Aileen, Misses, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Brenon, Juliet and Aileen, Misses, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Breese, Sydney, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Breese, Sydney, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Blair, Sophia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 July 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Blair, Sophia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 July 5

Black, Mareta, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Black, Mareta, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 16

Birmingham, Alma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Birmingham, Alma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. 10

Biddle, A.J. Drexel, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Biddle, A.J. Drexel, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 20

Bianchi, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bianchi, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan

Barr, Marian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Barr, Marian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917

Anglin, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Anglin, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1910 and 1925

Allen, Dorothy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Allen, Dorothy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 13

Miss Rita Romilly, portrait photograph, 1918 Aug. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Rita Romilly, portrait photograph, 1918 Aug. 28. American actor Rita Romilly Benson

Mrs. J. Rittenhouse, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. J. Rittenhouse, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 11

Miss Flore Revalles, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Revalles, Flore, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 26. Swiss singer, dancer and actress

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"In Love with the Art of Sewing: From Betsy Ross to Margot Fonteyn" Sewing has always been a labor of love, an art form that weaves together history and creativity. Just like Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag, captured beautifully in Henry Mosler's painting, it symbolizes patriotism and craftsmanship. The Singer sewing machine ad from the 1890s reminds us of how this revolutionary invention transformed the way garments were made. The Singer Sewing Machines factory in Clydebank became a hub for innovation and mass production, bringing sewing into every household. In Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennett hopes her handiwork will impress Mr. Bingley - a testament to how sewing was not only practical but also a means of expressing affection. "The Patchwork Quilt" evokes memories of cozy nights spent under handmade blankets stitched with care and love. Muriel Dawson's illustration "Little Miss Natty Fingers" captures the innocence and joy children find in learning this timeless skill. Hand block printing at Crysede Island Works in St Ives transports us to Cornwall in the 1930s when artisans meticulously crafted unique patterns on fabric using traditional techniques. A dressmaker's workshop is where dreams come true as fabrics are transformed into beautiful garments that make people feel confident and stylish, and is here that fashion takes shape through skilled hands guided by imagination. Even prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn knew the importance of attention to detail; she repaired her ballet shoes herself, ensuring perfection down to every stitch. This dedication exemplifies how sewing extends beyond clothing into other realms of artistry. Welsh Lady using a Singer Sewing Machine showcases how these machines brought convenience even to rural areas, empowering individuals with their own creative abilities while connecting communities through shared experiences. Lastly, Wheeler & Wilson industrial sewing machine engraving from c1890 illustrates how technology advanced alongside the art of sewing, enabling faster and more efficient production.