Stitching Collection

A Lady Sewing in an Interior, (oil on canvas)
658653 A Lady Sewing in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 73x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady Sewing in an Interior. Delphin Enjolras (1857-1945)

Sail-makers, Padstow, Cornwall. 1900
Two seated men working in a sail loft in Padstow. Striking physical and facial similarities suggest that they may be father and son. Photographer: Unknown

Within the Seraglio, 1879 (oil on canvas)
822685 Within the Seraglio, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 54.6x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Within the Seraglio. Fredrick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928)

HOUS2A-00150
Quilting party in western Virginia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

The International Exhibition: Gruner's patent folding, stitching and pressing machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Gruner's patent folding, stitching and pressing machine, 1862. This compact little folding-machine

Operating on breast cancer, from Armamentarii Chirurgici
CHT237288 Operating on breast cancer, from Armamentarii Chirurgici by Johannes Schultes (1595-1645) published in Amsterdam, 1672 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School

The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board)
823237 The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 88.9x64.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Same Old Yarn)

A man sits at his table darning his socks, February 1937

The Departure, 19th / early 20th century. Artist: James Tissot
The Departure, 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

Stitched Flowers Pattern
Treechild

Photographs of models in spring hats. Captioned, Veils and Flowers trim our spring hats'. With descriptions, A Marcelle Lely model from Debenhams is shown above carried out in a beige Rodier

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621565 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621569 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621566 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621568 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
3714750 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621567 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621570 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Mrs. Valtat Sewing and Her Son Jean; Mme. Valtat Cousant et son Fils Jean, (oil on canvas)
656501 Mrs. Valtat Sewing and Her Son Jean; Mme. Valtat Cousant et son Fils Jean, (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 50x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs)

Mending the Net, 1892 (oil on canvas)
823053 Mending the Net, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Dessar, Louis Paul (1867-1952); 98x79.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending the Net. Louis Paul Dessar (1867-1952). Oil on canvas

The Sewing Room; Le Salon de Couture, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
825849 The Sewing Room; Le Salon de Couture, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 56x46.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sewing Room; Le Salon de Couture)

Woman in Yellow sewing; Femme en Jaune Cousant, 1931 (oil on canvas)
652288 Woman in Yellow sewing; Femme en Jaune Cousant, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 25.5x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in Yellow sewing; Femme en Jaune Cousant)

The Patchwork Quilt (oil on canvas)
XPG379886 The Patchwork Quilt (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection

Detail of Afternoon Tea, 1778 (oil on canvas)
490052 Detail of Afternoon Tea, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Garemyn, Jan-Anton (1712-99); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490050.); © Art in Flanders

The Cathedral of Antwerp, 1872 (oil on canvas)
471084 The Cathedral of Antwerp, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Braekeleer, Henri de (1840-88); 68x89 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Red Dao Woman
Fira Mikael

Making harnesses, Mary Saverick stitching, Pioneer Parachute Company Mills, Manchester, Conn. 1942
Making harnesses, Mary Saverick stitching, Pioneer Parachute Company Mills, Manchester, Conn

The Virgin Mary with her classmates showing needlework samplers to their teacher
IND423084 The Virgin Mary with her classmates showing needlework samplers to their teacher, detail from the Altarpiece of the Virgin and St

Early Sorrow, 1861 (oil on canvas)
658745 Early Sorrow, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 65.5x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Sorrow. Frederick Daniel Hardy (1826-1911). Oil on canvas

Farm women working on quilt, near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm women working on quilt. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon. See general caption number 58

Venetian Costume Makers, 1888. Creator: Samuel Melton Fisher
Venetian Costume Makers, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Abstract Art 118. Creator: Bandji Fall
Abstract Art 118

Grandmothers Green Thumb, 1880 (oil on canvas)
827127 Grandmothers Green Thumb, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Wilhelm, Heinrich (1816-1902); 61x48.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmothers Green Thumb. Heinrich Wilhelm (1816-1902)

Grandeur Dechue, (oil on canvas)
658491 Grandeur Dechue, (oil on canvas) by Leroy, Jules (1833-1865); 46.3x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandeur Dechue. Jules Le Roy (1833-1865). Oil on canvas

Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas)
989267 Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 46.3x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentle Persuasion. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949). Oil on canvas

Mother and Baby (oil on canvas)
1767507 Mother and Baby (oil on canvas) by Nourse, Elizabeth (1859-1938); 61.6x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Baby. Elizabeth Nourse (1859-1938). Oil on canvas

Stitch Stitch, The Home of a London Tailor, (oil on canvas)
656973 Stitch Stitch, The Home of a London Tailor, (oil on canvas) by Donne, Walter J. (fl.1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stitch Stitch, The Home of a London Tailor. Walter J)

Ceremonial tapestry worn by women during festivities in the Lampong area of southern Sumatra (textile)
LIT389573 Ceremonial tapestry worn by women during festivities in the Lampong area of southern Sumatra (textile) by Indonesian School; (add.info)

Mending the Net, 1871 (oil on canvas)
658304 Mending the Net, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Midwood, William Henry (1833-88); 71x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending the Net. William Henry Midwood (fl.1867-1875). Oil on canvas

Knitters, High Bridge Park, (oil on canvas)
822997 Knitters, High Bridge Park, (oil on canvas) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); 76.1x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Knitters, High Bridge Park. George Benjamin Luks (1866-1933)

Biskra, (oil on canvas)
658568 Biskra, (oil on canvas) by Simoni, Gustavo (1846-1925); 87.5x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Biskra. Gustavo Simoni (b. 1846). Oil on canvas. 87.5 x 59cm); Photo © Christies Images

Detail of an embroidered skirt with a flower and swan motif, from Myanmar (textile)
LIT389554 Detail of an embroidered skirt with a flower and swan motif, from Myanmar (textile) by Shan School; (add.info.: from the Dhara Dhevi Collection;)

Harriet R, 1910-1915 (oil on canvas)
822718 Harriet R, 1910-1915 (oil on canvas) by Boyd, Rutherford (1884-1951); 61.6x61.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harriet R. Boyd Sewing by Candlelight. Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951)

Georgia O Keefe: A Portrait - Hands with Thimble, 1920 (solarised palladium print)
990482 Georgia O Keefe: A Portrait - Hands with Thimble, 1920 (solarised palladium print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 23.49x19.37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgia O Keefe)

Woman Sewing, 1890 (oil on canvas)
5906501 Woman Sewing, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1933); 33x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kone som syr); Photo © O. Vaering

An operation on a vesicovaginal fistula, plate from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l Homme by Jean-Baptiste Marc
CHT235004 An operation on a vesicovaginal fistula, plate from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l Homme by Jean-Baptiste Marc Bourgery (1797-1849) 1866-67 (coloured engraving) by Jacob

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"Stitching: A Timeless Art of Creation and Healing" In the serene setting of an interior, a lady delicately sews with precision and grace. The oil on canvas painting captures the essence of stitching, showcasing its timeless beauty. Traveling to Padstow, Cornwall in 1900, we witness sail-makers diligently working their craft. Their nimble fingers expertly stitch together sails that will brave the mighty seas, embodying both skill and resilience. A stitched flowers pattern adorns a fabric, breathing life into it with vibrant colors and intricate details, and is a testament to the artistry that can be achieved through needlework. Photographs capture models donning spring hats adorned with veils and flowers. These delicate embellishments trim our hats, adding elegance and charm to our outfits. One particular model showcases a beige Rodier material with a soft and furry surface – truly captivating. From centuries past, we discover corsets meticulously crafted from satin, linen & silk ribbon. These garments were not only fashionable but also served as instruments for shaping one's figure during the 1620-40 era. Amidst these artistic expressions lies another facet - healing. In Armamentarii Chirurgici', we glimpse surgeons operating on breast cancer patients using stitches as tools for mending bodies and restoring hope. Stitching transcends time; it connects us to our ancestors who painstakingly created corsets that shaped silhouettes long ago while reminding us of its modern-day applications in medical procedures. Whether it be creating beautiful patterns or aiding in healing processes, stitching remains an enduring art form that intertwines creativity with purposeful craftsmanship throughout history.