Stitching Collection (page 8)

Two Dirty Baseballs

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Carpet Weavers at work. Date: 1911

Asia, Bhutan, Bumthang. Bhutanese Textile

The making of cricket balls at London football compny station road, South Norwood Making the quilt, cork to the weight of about 2 3 4 oz is bound by pure worcester wool and hammered into shape 1926

HOUS2A-00103
Young girl learning to sew, frontier America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HOUS2D-00048
Woman reenactor sewing, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

HOUS2D-00049
Woman reenactor sewing, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

HOUS2D-00063
Woman reenactor sewing at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Suits & Dresses 1935
Stylish & unusal details enliven these dresses & suits. Some features include a 3- piece suit, jabot, pleated cape sleeves, over-stitching, patch pockets & angular panels

Snap Playing Cards - Tailor - Stephen Stitch. circa 1930s

French woman using a sewing machine
Pretty French woman making her lacy underwear using a sewing machine. Date: circa 1909

Greetings card in the shape of a winter glove. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Cutout Christmas card with cricket ball
Cutout Christmas card with a hand holding a cricket ball -- a right good innings! Date: circa 1890s

China - Young Street Tailor Girls. Date: circa 1906

Advert for Panda shoes 1948
Stylish, comfortable & practical womans shoe in suede & leather with a low heel & a lace- up front with decorative stitching. Date: 1948

Two girls sewing
Two girls concentrating on their stitching. circa 1890s

Park Wear 1898
Narrow sleeves, slight puff at shoulder, d-b jacket bodice, pointed revers, border of machine stitching, scallop edge over-skirt with side split, 3/4 rounded cape. Date: 1898

Maid Stitching Stocking
The maid does some last-minute repairs to her mistresss stocking before she leaves for a ball Date: 1908

Civilian Clothing utility label, WW2
Civilian Clothing utility label inside a cotton garment. The labelling was introduced during the Second World War to help conserve resources

USA, Oregon, Portland. Close-up of basket of yarn bundles. Credit as: Steve Terrill / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Asia, India. Jaipur. Traditional Indian Textile
India. Jaipur. Traditional Indian Textile

Sole machine for double quilting stitch
Illustration of a Sole machine for double quilting stitch

Digital illustration of black baseball showing red stitching

Cross section biomedical illustration of cataract surgery

Cross section biomedical illustration of temporary colostomy

Cross section biomedical illustration of permanent colostomy with colon sutured to abdominal wall

An elder woman knitting on a farm near Bulls Gap, Tennessee, 1933
October 1933 - An elder woman knitting on a farm near Bulls Gap, Tennessee

Woman fabricates pup tents for U. S. Army. circa 1941
With the grade and dexterity of master dressmaker this attractive young woman fabricates pup tents for the expanding defense Army at the Langdon Tent & Awning Company in Wichita, Kansas

Men working at an embroidery frame, 1870 (pencil, pen and wash on paper)
XJF465193 Men working at an embroidery frame, 1870 (pencil, pen and wash on paper) by Kipling, John Lockwood (1837-1911); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Delhi)

A ladies Red Cross sewing meeting in Claridges Hotel, making woollen shirts
KW403272 A ladies Red Cross sewing meeting in Claridges Hotel, making woollen shirts for the war effort during World War I, from The Illustrated War News, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Lover and his Lass, 1884 (w / c on paper)
XPG379877 Lover and his Lass, 1884 (w/c on paper) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tailor, reproduction of a woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-91) from Le Moyen Age
XJF260635 Tailor, reproduction of a woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-91) from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School

The Cobblers, 1880 (oil on canvas)
XIR172417 The Cobblers, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 53x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in the Champagne region of France; ); French, out of copyright

The Nursery, 1889 (oil on canvas)
XKH152608 The Nursery, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Uhde, Fritz von (1848-1911); 110.7x138.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: Three young girls play and sew)

The Organ Grinder is Coming, 1883 (oil on canvas)
XKH152607 The Organ Grinder is Coming, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Uhde, Fritz von (1848-1911); 90x151 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Embroiderer, 1882 (charcoal on paper)
XKH149254 Embroiderer, 1882 (charcoal on paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 30.8x24.6 cm; On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

Interior of the Workshop of an Arab Tailor (oil on canvas)
XIR178962 Interior of the Workshop of an Arab Tailor (oil on canvas) by Fromentin, Eugene (1820-76); Musee des Beaux-Arts, La Rochelle

Detail on the brim of a hat, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Asia, Bhutan, Bumthang. Textiles of Bhutan

South America; Peru. Textiles

The making of cricket balls at London football company station road, South Norwood Weighing and fitting the quilt and outside cover before seaming

Cattle farming, close-up of vet stitching up cow after performing caesarean section to deliver calf, England, May

Cattle farming, vet stitching up cow after performing caesarean section to deliver calf, England, May

Vostok spacesuit in Baikonur museum
Vostok spacesuit (type worn by Yuri Gagarin) in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Russian spacesuit glove in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4943
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of a surgeon closing an incision at the end of surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4942
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of a surgeon holding thread while stitching an incision at the end of surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Asia, China, Suzhou. Chinese silk threads

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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.