Silk Collection (page 6)

Lace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Lace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Lace in the style of Louis XIV [c1643-1715], in the possession of C. Baur, manufacturer of furniture at Biberach [Germany]

French Renaissance weaving, embroidery and book covers, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance weaving, embroidery and book covers, (1898). Fig 1: Silk weaving, late 17th century. Fig 2: Silk-weaving, mid 16th century

Taffeta, 1774-1793. Creator: Unknown
Taffeta, 1774-1793

Monsieur Jourdain, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Monsieur Jourdain, 1868. The character of Monsieur Jourdain in " Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" (The Bourgeois Gentleman), a comedie-ballet by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1670

Christina Rossetti and her mother Frances Rossetti, 1863, (1948). Creator: Lewis Carroll
Christina Rossetti and her mother Frances Rossetti, 1863, (1948). Portrait of English poet Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-1894) and her mother Frances Mary Lavinia Rossetti (nee Polidori)

Charlotte Augusta Papendiek at the Age of Five, 1788, (1914). Creator: John Hoppner
Charlotte Augusta Papendiek at the Age of Five, 1914. Miss Charlotte Papendick as a Child, portrait of a small girl with a silk sash

Pheasant, bullfinch, flowers and rock, c. 1800 (ink and colours on silk)
BL12336 Pheasant, bullfinch, flowers and rock, c.1800 (ink and colours on silk) by Baikei, Ariwara (1750-1803); 96.8x34.3 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: ); Japanese, out of copyright

Flying Ducks, 1851 (watercolour on silk)
BL12322 Flying Ducks, 1851 (watercolour on silk) by Chinzan, Tsubaki (1801-54); 23.8x31.9 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: From an album Twelve paintings of flowers, birds)

Mahogany armchair with a curved top-rail and scrolled arms, with a drop-in seat with modern silk upholstery. It is thought to have been manufactured in England and to date from c.1825. Date: c.1825

Tapestry: The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (Manufacture Royale des Gobelins), Between 1717 and 1720. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

England, Hampshire, Whitchurch, The Historic Whitchurch Silk Mill and Museum Reflected in The River Test

Workers hang thousands of metres of different coloured t-shirt fabrics to dry in Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh

1980s Dress and Fashion Model Eilleen Catterson wearing silk underwear 1988

Spain, Canary Islands, La Palma Island, El Paso, Museo de la Seda, silk-making museum, silk thread

A silkmoth that has hatched out of its cocoon is seen at the Campoverde cooperative, Castelfranco Veneto, Italy June 4, 2015. Despite having wings, the adult moth cannot fly

The Wider Image: Myanmar hills embrace silkworms over poppies
Silkworm cocoons are seen ready for harvest after two weeks of growing, in Wanpaolong village in Lashio District, northern Shan State, Myanmar, April 21, 2018

Silk slippers, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnam, Hoi An, Silk Shop Fabric Display

Nepal, Pokhara, Pashmina stalls

Detail of La Lonja de la Seda, Valencia, Spain

Laos, Vientiane, Riverside Ethnic Night Market, Silk Purses

Silk for sale. Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uzbekistan

Colourful silk garments for sale, Old City market, Shanghai, China

India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, locals drying brilliant red and pink sarees in the sun

Lara
Gilles Bonugli Kali

Uplift
Mel Brackstone

Pink Silk Pattern
Treechild

The Beauty Of Aging
Treechild

close-up of a rose
engin akyurt

In Silk Robe
Jan Slotboom

Advert for Tricoline artificial silk fabric, with illustration of a young woman studying a dress pattern with her fabric laid out ready for cutting. Date: 1920s

Advert for Tobralco artificial silk dress fabric Date: 1935

Illustration for Tarantulle artificial silk Date: 1929

Model reading on a garden lounger with an umbrella, wearing very thick silk stockings, advertising patterns for an embroidered sunshade and knitted blanket. Date: 1935

Advert for Spunella de Vogue washing silk. Date: 1924

Weaving silk Patterson New Jersey USA early 1900s

Weaving taffeta silk ribbons Patterson New Jersey USA early 1900s

RMS Mauretania silk postcard
RMS MAURETANIA: Unusual on board silk postcard, postally used Queenstown 1908. Date: 1908

May Collection, Saxonia, Mauretania, Corsican silk postcards
THE MAY COLLECTION: Five silk postcards, Saxonia, Mauretania and Corsican

May Collection, RMS Lusitania two silk postcards
THE MAY COLLECTION: RMS Lusitania, two silk postcards

Silk Handkerchiefs - Group of elegant ladies on a balcony in colourful silk summer dresses that have been augmented by the addition of handkerchiefs to the respective outfits. Date: 1923

Young Lady in Silk - Seated young lady in a silk outfit with a bouquet of flowers on her wedding day. Advertisement for Real Silk Hosiery Mills, Indianapolis. Date: 1921

Weavers preparing silk for the looms, Cairo, Egypt Date: 1898

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, silk postcard
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, postally unused silk postcard. Date: 1910s

HMS Olympic, rare silk postcard
THE MAY COLLECTION: Rare HMS Olympic silk postcard

RMS Empress of Ireland, two silk postcards
THE MAY COLLECTION: RMS Empress of Ireland, two silk postcards

Ocean liners, collection of five silk postcards
THE MAY COLLECTION: Five silk postcards, featuring the Saxonia, Mauretania and Corsican

Two RMS Lusitania silk postcards
THE MAY COLLECTION: Two RMS Lusitania silk postcards

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Silk, the epitome of elegance and luxury, has a rich history that spans across continents and centuries. From the Map of the Empire of King Alexander the Great to The Royal Bride, it has adorned royalty throughout time, symbolizing opulence and refinement. In Fashions for 1954, silk took center stage as it draped gracefully on women with impeccable style. Just like a Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar exuding confidence and allure, silk dresses accentuated their every move. The timeless beauty was captured in Reading Aloud by Albert Joseph Moore in 1884. Its delicate threads whispered stories from generations past while Working drawings by William Morris showcased intricate patterns woven into this luxurious fabric. Fred Archer's mastery behind the lens immortalized Burmese women donning their native attire made from vibrant silks. Their colorful garments reflected their culture's vibrancy and traditions. A red-headed girl seated in a sheer red dress evoked passion and sensuality through her choice of clothing. Silk clung to her curves like second skin, leaving little to the imagination but everything to desire. As Aphra Farquhar walked down the aisle wearing her wedding dress designed by Worth, all eyes were captivated by its ethereal beauty. Silk cascaded around her like a cloud of pure enchantment as she embarked on her journey towards eternal love. Good Morning. David Wright's artwork depicted an elegant woman wrapped in silk sheets as she greeted each day with grace and poise. The softness against her skin mirrored the gentle embrace of morning light. Even historical figures such as Henry Fiennes Pelham Clinton (1750-1778), Earl of Lincoln - Gainsborough Dupont recognized silk's allure when they chose it for their portraits. It became synonymous with power and prestige during those times. Silk is not merely a fabric; it embodies artistry, craftsmanship, and sophistication that transcends time.