Textile Manufacture Collection

The Weavers Workshop at Lyon, illustration from Le Monde Illustre
CHT207886 The Weavers Workshop at Lyon, illustration from Le Monde Illustre, 1878 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Ferat, P. (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Loom designed by Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) 2nd half of 19th century (engraving
CHT207887 Loom designed by Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) 2nd half of 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Loom designed by Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) (mixed media)
XIR198456 Loom designed by Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) (mixed media) by French School; CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, Paris; French, out of copyright

The Industrious Prentice a Favourite and Entrusted by his Master
STC451235 The Industrious Prentice a Favourite and Entrusted by his Master, plate IV of Industry and Idleness, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth

Thomasen Park, Bolton, 1938 (oil on canvas)
XYC249796 Thomasen Park, Bolton, 1938 (oil on canvas) by Bell, Graham (1910-43); 50.8x61 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

The Industrious Prentice a Favorite, and Entrusted by his Master, 1747 (engraving)
1071412 The Industrious Prentice a Favorite, and Entrusted by his Master, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Weaver Weaving Loom Spinning Spinning Wheel 17th Century
A weaver at work on his loom and a man spinning in the 17th century. After a print by Jan Gillisz van Vliet

Buttons maker & lace maker, illustration from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot
XIR242806 Buttons maker & lace maker, illustration from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1751-72 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Goussier

Loom for weaving stockings, illustration from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot
XIR224677 Loom for weaving stockings, illustration from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1751-72 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

The Weavers Workshop at Dinan or, The Weaver and his Wife, 1893 (charcoal on paper)
XIR203249 The Weavers Workshop at Dinan or, The Weaver and his Wife, 1893 (charcoal on paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 55x69 cm; Louvre, Paris

Collecting mulberries, from a book on the silk industry (gouache on paper)
XIR192818 Collecting mulberries, from a book on the silk industry (gouache on paper) by Chinese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Poitiers, France; Chinese, out of copyright

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"The Evolution of Textile Manufacture: From Weavers Workshop to Jacquard Looms" Step into the Weavers Workshop at Lyon, as depicted in the captivating illustration from Le Monde Illustre. Witness the intricate process unfold before your eyes. Marvel at the revolutionary loom designed by Joseph Marie Jacquard during the second half of the 19th century. This ingenious invention transformed weaving forever, allowing for complex patterns and designs with ease. Immerse yourself in history as you explore another rendition of Jacquard's masterpiece through an enchanting mixed media engraving. The interplay between artistry and machinery is truly awe-inspiring. Travel back even further in time to witness "The Industrious Prentice, " a favorite apprentice entrusted by his master, portrayed both in Thomasen Park's oil on canvas masterpiece from Bolton in 1938 and an earlier engraving dating back to 1747. These artworks capture the dedication and skill required for successful textile manufacture. Transport yourself to a bustling workshop where weaver's hands deftly move across spinning wheels and looms dating back to the 17th century. Feel their passion as they create beautiful fabrics that tell stories through their intricate patterns. Delve into Denis Diderot's Encyclopedia, where illustrations showcase specialized crafts such as button making and lace making – integral parts throughout history. Discover yet another remarkable creation from Diderot's pages – a loom specifically designed for weaving stockings. Marvel at how innovation continuously pushed boundaries within this industry. Experience domestic life intertwined with textiles through "The Weaver and his Wife" captured beautifully on charcoal by an artist named Dinan in 1893. Sense their devotion to their craft as they work side by side, creating fabrics that would adorn homes far and wide. Finally, glimpse into one crucial aspect of silk production – collecting mulberries – showcased through vibrant gouache on paper artwork found in a book dedicated to the silk industry.