Sewing Collection (page 4)

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Lighting in a sitting room, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634926 Lighting in a sitting room, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighting in a sitting room, mid 1930s)

An engraving depicting the drilling of needle eyes: in this operation, the punched eye was drilled smooth so that it
5311326 An engraving depicting the drilling of needle eyes: in this operation, the punched eye was drilled smooth so that it did not cut the thread

An engraving depicting a young girl learning to sew in a cottage kitchen, 19th century
5311134 An engraving depicting a young girl learning to sew in a cottage kitchen, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon commenting on the teething problems in the development of the sewing machine, 19th century
5308961 Cartoon commenting on the teething problems in the development of the sewing machine, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the teething problems in the development of the sewing)

Sisters
5616041 Sisters; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Sisters' depicting sisters sat beside the fireplace. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1872); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Godey's ladies' home fashions, 1880s
NWI4956339 Godey's ladies' home fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies' home fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Couturier. Image belonging to the series " Collection of suits of Spain" (18th c.). Engraving. SPAIN
CUL4872464 Couturier. Image belonging to the series " Collection of suits of Spain" (18th c.). Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Mimi Pinson. (Illustration, ca. 1910)
5975875 Mimi Pinson. (Illustration, ca. 1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Company. -... morals. Mimi Pinson (grisette et couturiere in Paris) in the sewing workshop

Advertisement for a Wilcox & Gibbs sewing machine, 19th century
5308821 Advertisement for a Wilcox & Gibbs sewing machine, 19th century; (add.info.: Advertisement for a Wilcox & Gibbs sewing machine. Dated 19th century 01/02/1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cartoon depicting an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle, 19th century
5308811 Cartoon depicting an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle)

Weed sewing machine, 1880
3479111 Weed sewing machine, 1880; (add.info.: Weed sewing machine, as improved by G.A. Fairfield. This made lock-stich with a straight eye-pointed needle and a reciprocating shuttle)

Seated female sewing material, 1888
3479053 Seated female sewing material, 1888; (add.info.: Illustration shows female seated, sewing a piece of material. Dated 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Easily threaded needle, 1888
3479027 Easily threaded needle, 1888; (add.info.: Easily threaded needle. Once pulled down the thread did not slip out easily as the slit sprang close)

WG Wilson's sewing machine attachments, 1880
3479099 WG Wilson's sewing machine attachments, 1880; (add.info.: W.G Wilson's sewing machine attachments: the plaiter or tucker)

HA Bonneville's sewing machine, 1864
3479093 HA Bonneville's sewing machine, 1864; (add.info.: H.A Bonneville's sewing machine. London, dated 1864.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women embroidering sarongs, 1880
3479190 Women embroidering sarongs, 1880; (add.info.: Women embroidering sarongs, Sumatra, 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dinner table needlework, 1893
3479055 Dinner table needlework, 1893; (add.info.: Women and daughter sitting at the dinner table, practicing their needlework. Dated 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wife and Husband are shown on the balcony, 1883
3479050 Wife and Husband are shown on the balcony, 1883; (add.info.: Wife and Husband are shown on the balcony, the wife is sewing a piece of clothing, with her portable workbasket beside her)

Family Life, 1865
3479041 Family Life, 1865; (add.info.: Family life. Mother and one daughter are shown sewing, while another pours the tea. London, dated 1865.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Threading a sewing needle, 1849
3479040 Threading a sewing needle, 1849; (add.info.: Illustration shows an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle. Dated 1849.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Travelling salesman
2602703 Travelling salesman; (add.info.: Travelling salesman showing strong check material made of hemp to a housewife. Once a speciality of Wigan)

Willcox & Gibbs' 'Letter G' sewing machine, sewing machine by Wheeler & Wilson
2602856 Willcox & Gibbs' 'Letter G' sewing machine, sewing machine by Wheeler & Wilson, and various stitches available on machines

Pupils from a school in the German fashion
3569338 Pupils from a school in the German fashion; (add.info.: Germany 1880-1890 Photographer: Blumberg); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Young woman, sewing, 1884
3478874 Young woman, sewing, 1884; (add.info.: For English 19th century, young women, sewing needlework was considered a suitable remunerative employment)

Village School
864813 Village School; (add.info.: Village School. A 'Dame' School, showing the teacher spinning while supervising the children as they learn to read and sew)

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, 1904 (print)
538068 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, 1904 (print); (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace)

Sewing machine by Isaac Merritt Singer, 1880 (engraving)
530589 Sewing machine by Isaac Merritt Singer, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sewing machine by Isaac Merritt Singer (1811-1875): Treadle version

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"Threading the Needle" (b/w photo)
8630327 "Threading the Needle" (b/w photo) by Elliot, Nichol (1873-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Threading the Needle." Illustration for Some Memories of a Scottish)

A Novel Raft (b/w photo)
8649196 A Novel Raft (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Novel Raft. Illustration for Things seen in Northern India by T L Pennell (Seeley, Service)

His only pair (colour litho)
8656260 His only pair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His only pair. A stitch in time saves embarrassing exposure)

A Hand-Sewing Room (b/w photo)
8652811 A Hand-Sewing Room (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hand-Sewing Room)

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Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman sewing a garment
5893165 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman sewing a garment.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman sewing a garment. Death and the Seamstress)

Woman spinning. Dynasty Ch'ing or manchu. Chinese art, 18th century. Print
AIS5386904 Woman spinning. Dynasty Ch'ing or manchu. Chinese art, 18th century. Print.; Bernisches Historisches Museum, Bern, Switzerland.

Illustration showing a Victorian, English, home worker with a sewing or embroidery bobbin working long hours for low
5310720 Illustration showing a Victorian, English, home worker with a sewing or embroidery bobbin working long hours for low pay.1843; (add.info.: Date: 1843); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French countrywomen fascinated by a new sewing machine
5310307 French countrywomen fascinated by a new sewing machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting French countrywomen fascinated by a new sewing machine)

Sewing machines: The Wanzer, Wright & Mann's, Grover & Baker's knotted stitch machine
2602857 Sewing machines: The Wanzer, Wright & Mann's, Grover & Baker's knotted stitch machine, and the'Florence' machine

Woman using a treadle-powered sewing machine, watched by her small son. Engraving, London, 1890
2602839 Woman using a treadle-powered sewing machine, watched by her small son. Engraving, London, 1890.; (add.info.: Woman using a treadle-powered sewing machine, watched by her small son)

Advertisement for the Tom Good sewing machine, 1870
3479114 Advertisement for the Tom Good sewing machine, 1870; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Tom Good sewing machine. Birmingham, dated 15th January 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Singer sewing machine, 1880
3479110 Singer sewing machine, 1880; (add.info.: Singer sewing machine (patented 1851) which made a lock-stitched by means of a needle and a reciprocating shuttle

Small hand-turned sewing machine, 1881
3479106 Small hand-turned sewing machine, 1881; (add.info.: Small hand-turned sewing machine. London, dated 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

WG Wilson's sewing machine attachments, 1880
3479104 WG Wilson's sewing machine attachments, 1880; (add.info.: W.G Wilson's sewing machine attachments: the plaiter or tucker)

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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.