Sewing Collection (page 3)

Group of young austrian seamstresses
3569017 Group of young austrian seamstresses; (add.info.: Austria 1900 ca. Photographer: Piekarowitz); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Young women neglecting their sewing in their worry about a loved one posted missing, 1882
3480135 Young women neglecting their sewing in their worry about a loved one posted missing, 1882; (add.info.: Young women neglecting their sewing in their worry about a loved one posted missing)

Advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 1869
3478759 Advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 1869; (add.info.: Advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present)

Table-top sewing machine, 1888
3479107 Table-top sewing machine, 1888; (add.info.: Table-top sewing machine driven by electric motor housed in flywheel. London, dated 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

WG Wilson's sewing machine attachments, 1880
3479098 WG Wilson's sewing machine attachments, 1880; (add.info.: W.G Wilson's sewing machine attachments: the plaiter or tucker)

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.

Blind women looks out of her window, 1882
3479054 Blind women looks out of her window, 1882; (add.info.: Temptress looking out of her garret window onto Smokey surroundings, cheered only by the song of the linnet which, being blind)

Canadian female sewing, 1883
3479048 Canadian female sewing, 1883; (add.info.: Illustration showing young Canadian female sewing, mending a piece of clothing. Dated 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Two women, 1881
3479043 Two women, 1881; (add.info.: Illustration shows two women, one of them is shown sewing while another woman reads to them. Dated November 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A good practical joke, 1869
3479116 A good practical joke, 1869; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'A good practical joke'. It shows a female viewing a foot powered sewing machine in box)

Teething trouble in the development of the sewing machine, 1869
3479115 Teething trouble in the development of the sewing machine, 1869; (add.info.: Teething trouble in the development of the sewing machine. Embarrassment caused by machine stitching come undone)

The 'Florence' sewing machine, 1880
3479105 The 'Florence' sewing machine, 1880; (add.info.: The 'Florence' sewing machine. London, dated 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Utility' Embroiderer, 1888
3479095 Utility' Embroiderer, 1888; (add.info.: Utility' Embroiderer. This machine had two needles and the threads were passed through a pair of reciprocating guide)

Isaac Merritt Singer's sewing machine, 1851
3479092 Isaac Merritt Singer's sewing machine, 1851; (add.info.: Isaac Merritt Singer's first sewing machine, patented 1851.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Threading a sewing needle, 1849
3479039 Threading a sewing needle, 1849; (add.info.: Illustration shows a young lady seated, threading a sewing needle. Dated 1849.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Repairing an item of clothing, 1882
3479035 Repairing an item of clothing, 1882; (add.info.: Female shown repairing a piece of clothing with a sewing kit that is placed on the table. Dated 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Females sewing clothing, 1882
3479033 Females sewing clothing, 1882; (add.info.: Illustration shows two females sewing clothing. Dated 24th June 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Grandmother using a treadle sewing machine, 1892
3479117 Grandmother using a treadle sewing machine, 1892; (add.info.: Grandmother is shown seated at a table using a treadle sewing machine, while the mother is looking after her 3 children)

Advertisement for Grover & Baker's sewing machine. Engraving, Birmingham, 1870
2602840 Advertisement for Grover & Baker's sewing machine. Engraving, Birmingham, 1870.; (add.info.: Advertisement for Grover & Baker's sewing machine)

He made me observe the several methods used by farmers in managing their lands. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa
2963125 He made me observe the several methods used by farmers in managing their lands. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa

Isaac Merritt Singer (1811-1875) American inventor and manufacturer. Cover of booklet on the Singer sewing machine
530595 Isaac Merritt Singer (1811-1875) American inventor and manufacturer. Cover of booklet on the Singer sewing machine published New York c.1880

To little girls teach sewing, c.1910 (painting)
8833210 To little girls teach sewing, c.1910 (painting) by Ancher, Anna Kirstine (1859-1935); 63x53 cm; Skagens Museum, Denmark; (add.info)

The coming of age of a kamuro (kaburo genpuku no tei). Maids help a girl kamuro as she becomes a courtesan
FLO4630754 The coming of age of a kamuro (kaburo genpuku no tei). Maids help a girl kamuro as she becomes a courtesan: sewing kimono, dressing her hair and fixing her obi

Straw-hat makers, women and girl, sewing hats from braided and plaited straw in a milliner's shop
FLO4577816 Straw-hat makers, women and girl, sewing hats from braided and plaited straw in a milliner's shop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Smee, the Bo'sun at work on his sewing machine (colour litho)
3642235 Smee, the Bo'sun at work on his sewing machine (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smee, the Bo'sun at work on his sewing machine)

A teacher with children
5616227 A teacher with children; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a teacher, at a 'Dame' school, spinning while supervising children as they learn to sew. Dated 19th Century)

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

An advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 19th century
5311001 An advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A group of Breton women and their embroideries
3078062 A group of Breton women and their embroideries; (add.info.: Photographic print of a group of Breton women, sat stitching)

Woman using an electric sewing machine. Engraving, New York, 1890
2602855 Woman using an electric sewing machine. Engraving, New York, 1890.; (add.info.: Woman using an electric sewing machine. Engraving, New York, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A sewing kit, 1881
3479063 A sewing kit, 1881; (add.info.: Woodcut illustration of a sewing kit, including scissors, needles and small hooking devices. Dated 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Needlework at the dining table, 1849
3479056 Needlework at the dining table, 1849; (add.info.: Illustration shows a female, seated at a dining table, sewing a piece of material under candle light)

Female seated with her sewing case on the table, 1882
3479036 Female seated with her sewing case on the table, 1882; (add.info.: Illustration shows female seated with her sewing case on the table. Dated 13th May 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman darns a sock by hand, 1850
3479023 Woman darns a sock by hand, 1850; (add.info.: Man watching with a sinister expression as a woman darns a sock by hand. 19th century illustration.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advertisement for Wilcox & Gibbs, 1880
3479112 Advertisement for Wilcox & Gibbs, 1880; (add.info.: Advertisement for Wilcox & Gibbs sewing machines. Birmingham, dated the 15th January 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

WG Wilson's sewing machine attachments, 1880
3479102 WG Wilson's sewing machine attachments, 1880; (add.info.: W.G Wilson's sewing machine attachments: the plaiter or tucker)

JJ Greenough's sewing machine of 1842, 1842
3479089 JJ Greenough's sewing machine of 1842, 1842; (add.info.: J.J. Greenough's sewing machine of 1842.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Thomas saint's sewing machine, 1880
3479087 Thomas saint's sewing machine, 1880; (add.info.: Thomas saint's sewing machine, patented 17th July 1790. This machine had a horizontal cloth plate, an overhanging arm)

Knitting and sewing in London, 1850
3479042 Knitting and sewing in London, 1850; (add.info.: Two elderly women living in the East end of London making up the stockings and mittens they knitted and sold to make a few pence)

Female seated with her sewing case on the table, 1882
3479038 Female seated with her sewing case on the table, 1882; (add.info.: Illustration shows female seated with her sewing case on the table. Dated 13th May 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sewing behind a bush, 1871
3479034 Sewing behind a bush, 1871; (add.info.: Two females hiding behind a bush sewing, while a male silhouette is shown waiting behind the bush. Dated 1871.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Repairing an item of clothing, 1882
3479032 Repairing an item of clothing, 1882; (add.info.: Female shown repairing a piece of clothing with a sewing kit that is placed on the table. Dated 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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)

The daycare center of the Social House in Popincourt, Paris, 1903 (photo)
8672357 The daycare center of the Social House in Popincourt, Paris, 1903 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: The daycare center at the Maison Sociale in the working-class neighborhood of)

French agriculture. Sowing seed broadcast. Late 18th century (engraving from edition of La Fontaine Fables)
532325 French agriculture. Sowing seed broadcast. Late 18th century (engraving from edition of La Fontaine Fables); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Home and family transformed into models of comfort and smartness by the housewife's industry with the help of
530590 Home and family transformed into models of comfort and smartness by the housewife's industry with the help of the Singer sewing machine (engraving); (add.info)

Helping Grannie (colour litho)
8641609 Helping Grannie (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helping Grannie. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn.

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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.