Textiles Collection (page 18)

Silkworm farm, showing interior of rearing house or Magnangerie
536059 Silkworm farm, showing interior of rearing house or Magnangerie; (add.info.: Silkworm farm, showing interior of rearing house or Magnangerie and collection of mulberry leaves (1)

Daussin's steam motor, heated on the kitchen stove, being used to power a sewing machine
538083 Daussin's steam motor, heated on the kitchen stove, being used to power a sewing machine. Engraving published Paris, 1883; (add.info.: Daussin's steam motor)

Loading bales of cotton for export, Savannah, Georgia, USA. Wood engraving c1870
530415 Loading bales of cotton for export, Savannah, Georgia, USA. Wood engraving c1870; Universal History Archive/UIG

Adult hand with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving)
533903 Adult hand with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving); (add.info.: Forming cotton into laps so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts)

Uniting several twisted threads, new method (engraving)
8647238 Uniting several twisted threads, new method (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uniting several twisted threads, new method)

Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving)
8631322 Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta)

Trade card for William Day's worsted warehouse, London (engraving)
8677640 Trade card for William Day's worsted warehouse, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Receipt from W Evans, shawl, linen, muslinl silk and cloak warehouse, 1826 (engraving)
8677639 Receipt from W Evans, shawl, linen, muslinl silk and cloak warehouse, 1826 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt from W Evans, shawl, linen)

Real Photographs, c.1939: The Gore, Hamilton, Ontario (coloured photo)
8671473 Real Photographs, c.1939: The Gore, Hamilton, Ontario (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gore, Hamilton, Ontario)

Advertising card for J & P Coats cotton (chromolitho)
8677745 Advertising card for J & P Coats cotton (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising card for Palmer's hammocks (colour litho)
8677731 Advertising card for Palmer's hammocks (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soviet Budenovka Winter Army Cap, 1920s-1930s (object)
7177608 Soviet Budenovka Winter Army Cap, 1920s-1930s (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous style of Cap worn by the Red Army during the Russian Civil War and later); © Don Troiani

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901781 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Series of the Genesis or the Creation of Man, c.1630 (silk and wool)
CUL4903608 Series of the Genesis or the Creation of Man, c.1630 (silk and wool); 330x260 cm; (add.info.: God creates Woman)

Iran, art of qalamkar: detail of an Iranian textile piece by Isfahan, late 19th century
PCT4296239 Iran, art of qalamkar: detail of an Iranian textile piece by Isfahan, late 19th century; (add.info.: Iran, art of qalamkar: detail of an Iranian textile piece by Isfahan)

Wool carding engine, 1851
3479133 Wool carding engine, 1851; (add.info.: Detailed view of the Cotton Carding. Used to create a single - long strand of material, rather than clumps. machine)

The Catholic Kings Ferdinand II of Aragon (1479-1516) and Isabella I the Catholic or Castilian (1451-1504)
AIS5380102 The Catholic Kings Ferdinand II of Aragon (1479-1516) and Isabella I the Catholic or Castilian (1451-1504) at their wedding in Valladolid in 1469

The top floor of a Middleman's Factory
5616089 The top floor of a Middleman's Factory; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the top floor of a Middleman's Factory, in the Northampton Shoemaking District)

A scene in Medieval England
3329502 A scene in Medieval England; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a scene in Medieval England. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902714 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Hand spinning, carding and roving, 1848
3479121 Hand spinning, carding and roving, 1848; (add.info.: Hand spinning, carding and roving. The wire cards or combs are in the left foreground. Illustration based on Richard Guest)

Wool carding engine by Davis & Furber, 1880
3479134 Wool carding engine by Davis & Furber, 1880; (add.info.: Wool carding engine by Davis & Furber, North Andover, Mass, USA. New York 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Manufacture of Shoddy
2602620 Manufacture of Shoddy; (add.info.: Manufacture of Shoddy, Deffaux's factory, Paris, Reclaimed woollen rags shredded, top left)

Advertisement for Irish household linens
2602684 Advertisement for Irish household linens; (add.info.: Advertisement for Irish household linens published London, December, 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Gathering mulberry leaves to feed silkworms. 19th century (Chinese painting on rice paper)
539168 Gathering mulberry leaves to feed silkworms. 19th century (Chinese painting on rice paper); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tapestry in Castle Van Petegem
7142775 Tapestry in Castle Van Petegem; (add.info.: Petegem-aan-de-Schelde, kasteel van Petegem, Wortegem-Petegem, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2023

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult
531648 Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900651 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Women textile workers in a cottage in Wales, 1820
3479123 Women textile workers in a cottage in Wales, 1820; (add.info.: Circa 1820. Woodcut illustration of two women textile workers in a cottage in Wales)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902112 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Mill or factory where several men are engaged in measuring, folding, and binding cloth into lengths, 1791
1574251 Mill or factory where several men are engaged in measuring, folding, and binding cloth into lengths, 1791; (add.info)

Power loom for weaving cotton, c.1840 (engraving)
538588 Power loom for weaving cotton, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Power loom for weaving cotton. Model illustrated is that invented by Roberts (c1815-20)

Cotton spinning and reeling.Mogadishu. Somalia. 1885 (engraving)
6947908 Cotton spinning and reeling.Mogadishu. Somalia. 1885 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton weaving.Mogadishu, Somalia)

Singer Sewing Machine Factory, 1885
3480205 Singer Sewing Machine Factory, 1885; (add.info.: Singer Sewing Machine Factory, Glasgow. (ca 1885).); Universal History Archive/UIG

the cotton trade, from the american plantations to the cloth shop, early 20th century
1790195 the cotton trade, from the american plantations to the cloth shop, early 20th century; (add.info.: the cotton trade, from the american plantations to the cloth shop)

Bride's Quilt by Eliza Jane Baile, Maryland, 1850-1 (textile)
BAL51717 Bride's Quilt by Eliza Jane Baile, Maryland, 1850-1 (textile); Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, USA

Weaving shed fitted rows with power looms driven by belt and shafting. Wood engraving c1840
538576 Weaving shed fitted rows with power looms driven by belt and shafting. Wood engraving c1840; (add.info.: Weaving shed fitted rows with power looms driven by belt and shafting)

Manchu lady's robe, mid 19th century (satin)
829562 Manchu lady's robe, mid 19th century (satin); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unlined, embroidered with peonie roundels in floss silks and peking knot, with deep)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902596 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Bauhaus Rug
Emma Make

Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)
3084444 Smoking cap, c.1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk) by English School, (19th century); 6.5x19 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Colourful hat for sale, Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Shakrisabz, Colourful hat for sale

Local girls modelling Crysede silk dresses, St Ives, Cornwall. Around 1927
Phyllis Hicks, later manageress of the St Ives shop and married to Tom Firth, one time chief dyer, is second from left. Designs include Dancing Flower (left)

Luddites smash weaving machinery in a Nottingham textile factory. The Luddites were a movement of radical group of English textile workers

Hand Made Texitiles For Sale, Saquisili Market, Saquisili, Ecuador, Coropaxi Province

Ghana, Kumasi, Akwasidae festival. Colorful dresses and gold jewellery esposed at the festival

Colourful crafts for sale in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Saturday Handicraft Market, Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo, Imbabura Province, Ecuador

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Textiles: From Ancient Relics to Modern Craftsmanship" The Shroud of Turin: A mysterious textile that has captivated believers and skeptics alike, believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Paris, France: A fashion capital known for its exquisite textiles and haute couture, where designers weave their creativity into stunning garments. Bayeux Tapestry (1066-1077): Depicting scenes from the Battle of Hastings, this iconic textile offers a glimpse into medieval warfare and Norman conquest in Europe. Hand block printing at Crysede Island Works: Witnessing craftsmanship from the 1930s in St Ives, Cornwall, as artisans meticulously create intricate patterns on fabrics using traditional techniques. A Street Scene in Cairo: Charles Robertson's painting transports us to Egypt's bustling markets filled with vibrant textiles that reflect the region's rich cultural heritage. Muslim Prayer Carpet: An embodiment of devotion and artistry from Palestine, this intricately designed carpet serves as a sacred space for prayer in the Middle East. Cotton Dye Works: Unveiling the behind-the-scenes process of transforming raw cotton fibers into colorful fabrics through dyeing techniques perfected over centuries. Dressmakers Workshop: Stepping into a world where skilled hands bring fabric to life; witness seamstresses crafting garments with precision and passion. Building Ships in Preparation for War (Bayeux Tapestry): Normandy's historical tapestry showcases how textiles played a role even beyond clothing - aiding shipbuilding during times of conflict. Death of King Harold (Bayeux Tapestry): This poignant scene reminds us how they are immortalize history; an arrow piercing King Harold's eye forever etched onto fabric threads. Clash between Norman Cavalry and Harolds Foot Soldiers (Bayeux Tapestry).