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"From ancient battles to spiritual realms, textile art weaves stories of culture and history

Background imageTextile Collection: Sequences of female nudes in various poses

Sequences of female nudes in various poses
3566411 Sequences of female nudes in various poses by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1880 ca)

Background imageTextile Collection: A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a Thai dancer

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a Thai dancer, 1875 (print on double-weight paper)
3564024 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a Thai dancer, 1875 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Thailand 1875 ca)

Background imageTextile Collection: World War I , Chemical Warfare

World War I , Chemical Warfare
3501356 World War I , Chemical Warfare; Private Collection; (add.info.: Early 1915 french gas mask with goggles and case); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Background imageTextile Collection: World War I , Chemical Warfare

World War I , Chemical Warfare
3501355 World War I , Chemical Warfare; Private Collection; (add.info.: Early WWI British Experimental Gas Mask); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Background imageTextile Collection: Confederate enlisted man's jacket

Confederate enlisted man's jacket
3501338 Confederate enlisted man's jacket; Private Collection; (add.info.: This jacket of imported blue-gray Kersey was worn by James H. Berryman of Company C of the 4th Kentucky Infantry)

Background imageTextile Collection: Whipple Patent Felt Hat

Whipple Patent Felt Hat
3501324 Whipple Patent Felt Hat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Whipple Patent Felt Hat , primarily worn by New England Volunteers in the early months of the war.); © Don Troiani

Background imageTextile Collection: Confederate Forage Cap

Confederate Forage Cap
3481433 Confederate Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dark gray forage cap worn by Major Hugh Mortimer Nelson of the 6th Virginia Cavalry 1861-1862); © Don Troiani

Background imageTextile Collection: William Penn, c.1820 (engraving)

William Penn, c.1820 (engraving)
8698407 William Penn, c.1820 (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); (add.info.: History. USA. The quaker William Penn with native americans, Pennsylvania)

Background imageTextile Collection: One of a pair of Portieres for the Marquand Music Room, c.1885-87 (silk & embroidery)

One of a pair of Portieres for the Marquand Music Room, c.1885-87 (silk & embroidery)
8698275 One of a pair of Portieres for the Marquand Music Room, c.1885-87 (silk & embroidery) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Background imageTextile Collection: Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701679 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTextile Collection: Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701677 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTextile Collection: Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701671 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTextile Collection: Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701657 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTextile Collection: Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812, 1795-1812 (wool, linen, brass)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812, 1795-1812 (wool, linen, brass)
7339832 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812, 1795-1812 (wool, linen, brass) by British School, (19th century); 106.5x59 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

Background imageTextile Collection: Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass)
7339905 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 50.2x44.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Background imageTextile Collection: Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-67, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-67, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend)
7339837 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-67, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 108x41x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageTextile Collection: Workers At The Saltaire Woollen Mill, Bradford, North Yorkshire, England In The Late 19Th Century

Workers At The Saltaire Woollen Mill, Bradford, North Yorkshire, England In The Late 19Th Century
UIG5420320 Workers At The Saltaire Woollen Mill, Bradford, North Yorkshire, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898 ©UIG/Leemage.

Background imageTextile Collection: Engraving depicting an Egyptian spinner, 19th century

Engraving depicting an Egyptian spinner, 19th century
5309251 Engraving depicting an Egyptian spinner, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Egyptian spinner. Dated 19th century 01/02/1845); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTextile Collection: Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812, 1795-1812 (wool, linen, brass)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812, 1795-1812 (wool, linen, brass)
7339831 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812, 1795-1812 (wool, linen, brass) by British School, (19th century); 106.5x59 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

Background imageTextile Collection: Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, 1836 (wool, linen, velvet, brass)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, 1836 (wool, linen, velvet, brass)
7339903 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, 1836 (wool, linen, velvet, brass) by British School, (19th century); 95.8x55 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageTextile Collection: A printed cotton cover decorated with scenes of a man wrestling a bull (cotton)

A printed cotton cover decorated with scenes of a man wrestling a bull (cotton)
1767221 A printed cotton cover decorated with scenes of a man wrestling a bull (cotton); 165x205 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTextile Collection: A Victorian walnut and upholstered sofa covered in a striped velvet with floral petit point panels

A Victorian walnut and upholstered sofa covered in a striped velvet with floral petit point panels (walnut wood)
1765111 A Victorian walnut and upholstered sofa covered in a striped velvet with floral petit point panels (walnut wood, velvet); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTextile Collection: Sarong, 1910 (cotton and silk)

Sarong, 1910 (cotton and silk)
1068840 Sarong, 1910 (cotton and silk) by Asian School; 161.2903x64.45x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Unknown maker); General Acquisitions Fund.

Background imageTextile Collection: Man drying silkworm cocoons over a charcoal pan surrounded by bamboo screen and using blanket

Man drying silkworm cocoons over a charcoal pan surrounded by bamboo screen and using blanket
531652 Man drying silkworm cocoons over a charcoal pan surrounded by bamboo screen and using blanket and fan to regulate draught

Background imageTextile Collection: Hackling Flax by hand, 1880 (engraving)

Hackling Flax by hand, 1880 (engraving)
864020 Hackling Flax by hand, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Hackling Flax by hand. The stalks were broken apart by beating down on a metal comb)

Background imageTextile Collection: Russian Manners and Customs', 1821. Coloured lithograph

Russian Manners and Customs', 1821. Coloured lithograph
544519 Russian Manners and Customs', 1821. Coloured lithograph.; (add.info.: Peasant Interior: Husband and wife in their wooden dwelling)

Background imageTextile Collection: Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk , London, England, late 19th century

Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk , London, England, late 19th century
541920 Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk , London, England, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Background imageTextile Collection: Peasant cottage interior. 17th century (engraving)

Peasant cottage interior. 17th century (engraving)
541250 Peasant cottage interior. 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Husband, wearing wooden clogs, snoozes in chimney corner by fire on which cooking would be done)

Background imageTextile Collection: Furnishing silk, late 18th century (silk)

Furnishing silk, late 18th century (silk)
LMG153874 Furnishing silk, late 18th century (silk) by English School, (18th century); 70x80.7 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK.

Background imageTextile Collection: Life size Sevres porcelain peacock in the West Gobelin Room (photo)

Life size Sevres porcelain peacock in the West Gobelin Room (photo)
XZL151115 Life size Sevres porcelain peacock in the West Gobelin Room (photo); Schloss Linderhof, Bavaria, Germany; (add.info)

Background imageTextile Collection: Charles Ledger, British alpaca farmer (engraving)

Charles Ledger, British alpaca farmer (engraving)
8676950 Charles Ledger, British alpaca farmer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Ledger (1818-1905)

Background imageTextile Collection: Johann Liebieg, Liebig, 1802-1870 (engraving)

Johann Liebieg, Liebig, 1802-1870 (engraving)
8632247 Johann Liebieg, Liebig, 1802-1870 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Liebieg, Liebig, 1802-1870)

Background imageTextile Collection: Beaming in a Lancashire cotton mill (b/w photo)

Beaming in a Lancashire cotton mill (b/w photo)
8672148 Beaming in a Lancashire cotton mill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaming in a Lancashire cotton mill)

Background imageTextile Collection: Preparing the pattern for the loom (engraving)

Preparing the pattern for the loom (engraving)
8647231 Preparing the pattern for the loom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing the pattern for the loom)

Background imageTextile Collection: 8626826

8626826

Background imageTextile Collection: Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho)

Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho)
8677331 Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q for quenouille (spinner). Woman or girl with a distaff used in spinning

Background imageTextile Collection: Wallflowers, Quechua, distaff and quay (chromolitho)

Wallflowers, Quechua, distaff and quay (chromolitho)
8677353 Wallflowers, Quechua, distaff and quay (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q for quarantaine (wallflowers), Quechua, quenouille (distaff) and quay

Background imageTextile Collection: This Mechanized Age, 1937: Laundry Ironer (colour litho)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Laundry Ironer (colour litho)
8657553 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Laundry Ironer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laundry Ironer)

Background imageTextile Collection: 8623776

8623776

Background imageTextile Collection: Scene with a musician playing the guhzeng. Embroidery on a Manila shawl

Scene with a musician playing the guhzeng. Embroidery on a Manila shawl, 19th century (embroidered textile)
AIS5370608 Scene with a musician playing the guhzeng. Embroidery on a Manila shawl, 19th century (embroidered textile); Textile Museum (Museu Textil i d'Indumentaria), Barcelona

Background imageTextile Collection: Detail of light brown riding habit sleeve, 1820s (cotton)

Detail of light brown riding habit sleeve, 1820s (cotton)
8832559 Detail of light brown riding habit sleeve, 1820s (cotton) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; © Fashion Museum Bath.

Background imageTextile Collection: Peaches on a White Plate, 19th century (Gouache, oil, and tempera on paper glued to rag board)

Peaches on a White Plate, 19th century (Gouache, oil, and tempera on paper glued to rag board and mounted on panel)
8766633 Peaches on a White Plate, 19th century (Gouache, oil, and tempera on paper glued to rag board and mounted on panel) by Brown, William Mason (1828-98); 25.4--27.9 cm; High Museum of Art

Background imageTextile Collection: William Morris, 1834 - 1896

William Morris, 1834 - 1896
3083235 William Morris, 1834 - 1896.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English textile designer, poet, novelist, translator, and socialist activist)

Background imageTextile Collection: A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)

A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)
989395 A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 92.1x114.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldier's Conquests. James Clarke Waite (1832-1920)

Background imageTextile Collection: A silk ikat robe in blue and yellow (silk)

A silk ikat robe in blue and yellow (silk)
1767218 A silk ikat robe in blue and yellow (silk); Private Collection; (add.info.: A silk ikat robe in blue and yellow. Bokhara, late 19th century.); Photo © Christie's Images.

Background imageTextile Collection: An Indo Portuguese floor spread of couched yellow floss silk ground

An Indo Portuguese floor spread of couched yellow floss silk ground, with a central roundel depicting a pelican
1767179 An Indo Portuguese floor spread of couched yellow floss silk ground, with a central roundel depicting a pelican, peacocks and mermaids (silk); 170x262 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTextile Collection: Tapestry. Tournai. The battle of Roncevaux (La Bataille de Roncevaux). Wool and silk

Tapestry. Tournai. The battle of Roncevaux (La Bataille de Roncevaux). Wool and silk. Third quart 15th century
7209815 Tapestry. Tournai. The battle of Roncevaux (La Bataille de Roncevaux). Wool and silk. Third quart 15th century. 250x180cm.; 250x180 cm; Musee de la Tapisserie, Tournai

Background imageTextile Collection: Collegiate church (Sint-Walburgakerk). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde. Wood landscape

Collegiate church (Sint-Walburgakerk). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde. Wood landscape
7207231 Collegiate church (Sint-Walburgakerk). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde. Wood landscape. End 17th-begin 18th century



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"From ancient battles to spiritual realms, textile art weaves stories of culture and history. The Bayeux Tapestry, created between 1066-1077, vividly depicts scenes from the Battle of Hastings, transporting us back in time. In Bardo Mandala, a Thangka painting showcasing the period between death and reincarnation, intricate textiles capture the ethereal journey of the soul. Even advertisements have utilized textiles to captivate audiences throughout history. A Singer sewing machine ad from the 1890s showcases how these machines revolutionized textile production and empowered individuals with their own creative abilities. Across continents, traditional textile techniques reflect unique cultural identities. Kuna Indian traditional molas from Cristobal in Central America's Panama showcase vibrant patterns that tell stories passed down through generations. Textiles also find their way into artistic interpretations of legends and visions. "The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail" brings Sir Galahad, Sir Bors, and Sir Percival's quest to life through intricately woven fabrics. Traveling further afield reveals stunning street scenes captured on fabric canvases. Charles Robertson's "A Street Scene in Cairo" transports us to bustling markets filled with colorful textiles that epitomize Egyptian culture. Maps too can be transformed into works of art using textiles as seen in a Buenos Aires map where threads create an intricate representation of city streets. In Costa Rican art, vibrant colors blend seamlessly with indigenous motifs representing Central American heritage while flags of the German Empire showcase national pride through carefully crafted fabrics. Throughout history, fabric design has been celebrated for its beauty and innovation. Art Gout Beaute's 1924 collection exemplifies this creativity by combining bold patterns with luxurious materials. Finally, Ghana's Ashanti Region offers a glimpse into West African textile traditions where skillful craftsmanship meets storytelling through cloth weaving techniques. "