Textiles Collection (page 7)

A sheep fleece from Australia at a woollen mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

Raw wool being sorted at a woollen mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

Wool from Australia arriving by train - Bradford
Wool from Australia arriving by train at a woollen mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

A Woollen Mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

Transporting wool from Sheep Station to the Railway Station
Transporting wool from the Sheep Station to the Railway Station for export, Australia, Victorian period

Preparing wool by compressing it with hydraulic press
Preparing wool for export by compressing it with a hydraulic press, Australia, Victorian period

Shearing a sheep, Sheep Station, Australia, Victorian period

Washing / dipping sheep, Sheep Station, Australia, Victorian period

Sheep Station, Australia, Victorian period

Ladies spinning wool, Horodoc, Poland, early 1900s

Kennet Chintz Design
A floral design for a chintz, by William Morris from his disgust of Victorial industrially made textiles, allowing him to take inspiration from earlier examples in style. Date: 1883

Textiles
An illustration of some coloured decorative textiles, showing examples of early English Victorian block print and modern machine print, with floral designs. Date: circa 1916

Japan - Dyeing Factory
Dyeing Factory, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Japan - Cloth Dealer
Cloth Dealer, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Weaving Sik on a traditional foot-powered loom, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Cotton Spinning Mill Equipment Date: circa 1898

A Big Order, Measuring Mr Jumbo for a New Suit Date: 1930

Mrs Tryon the Tailor's Wife

Textile fragments. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1450)
Textile fragments. There were different types of textiles qualities. During the Inca period, the finest was cumbi, made with vicuna. Central coast. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1450). Peru

Swayne's apparatus for rearing silk worms, and a silk loom Date: 19th century

Beauty of Japan's Textiles - the young woman on the left, holding a battledore, is in formal New Year's Day dress. The one on the right is in a homongi, a costume suitable for paying visits

Advert for Rosebank Fabrics, available to order through local stores and furnishers. Date: 1954

Fashion item, Your Most Important Coupons, WW2 rationing Date: 1943

Advert for E. & H. Deane, The Irish Linen Hall, Bath
Advert for, E. & H. Deane, The Irish Linen Hall, Bath Date: 1902

Women working in cramped conditions spinning yarn. Date: 1883

Men and women in a tailors workshop with sewing machines on the workbenches. Date: circa 1960s

Tailors in a workshop with coat on display
A group of tailors in a workshop with a finished coat on display on a dummy. Date: circa 1960s

Three people in a tailors workshop. Date: circa 1960s

Tailors in a workshop. Date: circa 1960s

Cutter at work on a garment. Date: circa 1960s

Tailor at work on a garment. Date: circa 1960s

Pastrana Tapestries, 1471 c Disembarkation in Asilah
The Pastrana tapestries: Disembarkation in Asilah. ca. 1471 - 1475. Cloth number 1 of the series on the conquest of Asilah and Tangier in 1471 by Alfonso V of Portugal

Representing the tailors of the regiment making kilts for the Gordon Highlanders in the barrack-yard at Aberdeen. Date: circa 1902

WOMAN WORKING TAPESTRY
A German woman working on a tapestry - a card created in honour of Woman by an artist who describes himself as a Ehrer die Frauen which seems to mean Respecter of Women Date: early 20th century

Tapestry depicting animals in forest or countryside (wool & linen)
3576283 Tapestry depicting animals in forest or countryside (wool & linen) by French School; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Tapestry cushion cover depicting bird amidst flowers, made in Schleswig-Holstein, Denmark, c. 1690 (wool)
3576276 Tapestry cushion cover depicting bird amidst flowers, made in Schleswig-Holstein, Denmark, c.1690 (wool) by Danish School, (17th century); 52.1x50.8 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry armorial cushion cover, possibly from Lower Saxony, made in 17th century (wool)
3576273 Tapestry armorial cushion cover, possibly from Lower Saxony, made in 17th century (wool) by German School, (17th century); 63.5x59 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry cushion cover depicting Samson Slaying the Lion, made in Schleswig-Holstein, Denmark, c. 1615 (wool)
3576272 Tapestry cushion cover depicting Samson Slaying the Lion, made in Schleswig-Holstein, Denmark, c.1615 (wool) by Danish School, (17th century); 50.8x50.8 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry cushion cover depicting Pyramus and Thisbe, made in Hamburg, Germany, c. 1615 (wool)
3576271 Tapestry cushion cover depicting Pyramus and Thisbe, made in Hamburg, Germany, c.1615 (wool) by German School, (17th century); 48.3x48.3 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry, Park au Cerfs fragment, made c. 1500-25 (wool)
3576212 Tapestry, Park au Cerfs fragment, made c.1500-25 (wool) by Flemish School, (16th century); 160x248.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Tapestry, Month of January, possibly from Flanders, 1500-25 (wool)
3576114 Tapestry, Month of January, possibly from Flanders, 1500-25 (wool) by Belgian School, (16th century); 271.7x320 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting Gothic Church in Landscape, from the Apocalypse of Angers, 1350-75 (wool)
3576094 Tapestry fragment depicting Gothic Church in Landscape, from the Apocalypse of Angers, 1350-75 (wool) by French School, (14th century); 71.1x113 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry panel depicting St Barbara, the Virgin Mary, the Holy Trinity, St Joseph
3576084 Tapestry panel depicting St Barbara, the Virgin Mary, the Holy Trinity, St Joseph and St Catharine or Incarnation with Saints Barbara and Catherine, 1475 (wool) by Swiss School

Tapestry fragment depicting St Cosmas and St Damian, 1450-75 (wool & linen)
3576078 Tapestry fragment depicting St Cosmas and St Damian, 1450-75 (wool & linen) by Swiss School, (15th century); 81.2x77.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry cushion cover depicting the Fox, possibly the Wolf, preaching to the geese, from Basel, 1450-75 (wool)
3576076 Tapestry cushion cover depicting the Fox, possibly the Wolf, preaching to the geese, from Basel, 1450-75 (wool) by Swiss School, (15th century); 54.6x59 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry panel depicting the Death of the Virgin, from Middle Rhineland, possibly Trier, mid 15th century (wool)
3576058 Tapestry panel depicting the Death of the Virgin, from Middle Rhineland, possibly Trier, mid 15th century (wool) by German School, (15th century); 81.2x156.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry antependium depicting St Anne, the Virgin and Christ, and four female saints, from Middle Rhineland
3576057 Tapestry antependium depicting St Anne, the Virgin and Christ, and four female saints, from Middle Rhineland, 1475-99 (wool, silk, gold & silver threads) by German School

Altar frontal tapestry depicting the Coronation of the Virgin, between two saints, made in Flanders or Lower Rhineland
3576056 Altar frontal tapestry depicting the Coronation of the Virgin, between two saints, made in Flanders or Lower Rhineland, 16th century (wool & silk) by Flemish School

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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).