Womens Work Collection

Sovietic Agriculture, c.1930 (poster)
2069740 Sovietic Agriculture, c.1930 (poster) by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. Russia (USSR). The Soviet Agriculture against the Reactionists

Tribe of the Timucua Indians, 1591 (engraving)
2435436 Tribe of the Timucua Indians, 1591 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: History. USA. Timucua indians tribe: food picking, fruits, vegetables, fishes)

Steel industry in Germany, c1880 (illustration)
2450315 Steel industry in Germany, c1880 (illustration) by Dressel, August (b.1862) (after); (add.info.: Economy. Ironworks in Germany (sectional view)

Steel industry in Germany, c1880 (illustration)
2450314 Steel industry in Germany, c1880 (illustration) by Dressel, August (b.1862) (after); (add.info.: Economy. Ironworks in Germany)

Cornish fishwife with cawl, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
Titled Cornish fishwife with cawl. In Cornwall, a cawl is a basket for carrying fish. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street

Wartime women porters at The General Station, Cardiff, Wales. Having fun, sitting as a group on the railway luggage trolly

A pincushion, basket made of melon seeds, and a long purse
6338743 A pincushion, basket made of melon seeds, and a long purse by Bierweiler, F. C. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A pincushion, basket made of melon seeds, and a long purse)

Two mantelpiece ornaments, an oracle figurine and woman with basket
6338725 Two mantelpiece ornaments, an oracle figurine and woman with basket by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Two mantelpiece ornaments, an oracle figurine and woman with basket)

Straw mat for a coffeepot or candlestick
6338705 Straw mat for a coffeepot or candlestick by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Straw mat for a coffeepot or candlestick. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Sewing patterns for muslin embroidery
6338701 Sewing patterns for muslin embroidery by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Sewing patterns for muslin embroidery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

A fabric chain, wicker purse, embroidered ridicule and pincushion with ties
6338699 A fabric chain, wicker purse, embroidered ridicule and pincushion with ties by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A fabric chain, wicker purse)

Design for a derelict house made of cardboard for pastilles
6338682 Design for a derelict house made of cardboard for pastilles by Van Houtman (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Design for a derelict house made of cardboard for pastilles)

Models for embroidered muslin purses
6338676 Models for embroidered muslin purses by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models for embroidered muslin purses)

Embroidered chair and foot cushion decorated with fur
6338711 Embroidered chair and foot cushion decorated with fur by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Embroidered chair and foot cushion decorated with fur)

Design for a clock in the form of a ruined tower
6338683 Design for a clock in the form of a ruined tower by Van Houtman (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Design for a clock in the form of a ruined tower)

Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art
6338671 Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art)

Wedding basket and nursery furniture
6338664 Wedding basket and nursery furniture by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Wedding basket and nursery furniture. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Examples of candlestick with embroidered screen and straw basket for matches
6338659 Examples of candlestick with embroidered screen and straw basket for matches by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Necklace, earrings and a cross in woven human hair
6338739 Necklace, earrings and a cross in woven human hair by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Necklace, earrings and a cross in woven human hair. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A)

Patterns for paper flowers to decorate a candlestick base, and candlestick with garland of paper flowers
6338732 Patterns for paper flowers to decorate a candlestick base, and candlestick with garland of paper flowers by Lutz, A

Pattern for embroidery of flowers in a landscape
6338718 Pattern for embroidery of flowers in a landscape by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Pattern for embroidery of flowers in a landscape. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Examples of decorative chains made of human hair around an embroidered screen
6338710 Examples of decorative chains made of human hair around an embroidered screen by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Patterns for tapestry needlework and a Cinderella purse (a la Cendrillon)
6338694 Patterns for tapestry needlework and a Cinderella purse (a la Cendrillon) by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Patterns for tapestry needlework and a Cinderella purse (a la Cendrillon)

Patterns for painting on porcelain: landscapes, fruits, candle
6338747 Patterns for painting on porcelain: landscapes, fruits, candle by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Patterns for painting on porcelain: landscapes, fruits, candle)

Patterns for basket, box and mat in woven straw
6338737 Patterns for basket, box and mat in woven straw by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Patterns for basket, box and mat in woven straw. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A)

Pattern for a lampshade en pluche
6338723 Pattern for a lampshade en pluche by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Pattern for a lampshade en pluche. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Tapestry patterns for slippers
6338720 Tapestry patterns for slippers by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Tapestry patterns for slippers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

A perpetual calendar with months and days of the week, decorated with classical vignettes of a woman with cornucopia
6338692 A perpetual calendar with months and days of the week, decorated with classical vignettes of a woman with cornucopia and basket of flowers by Sluyter, D

Elaborate work table with folding leaf, painted top with classical scene and glass cover
6338668 Elaborate work table with folding leaf, painted top with classical scene and glass cover by Van Houtman (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Elaborate work table with folding leaf)

Four embroidery sampler patterns for a work basket, with frill and tassles
6338667 Four embroidery sampler patterns for a work basket, with frill and tassles by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Four embroidery sampler patterns for a work basket)

Wooden square work table with painted top and homemade fringe
6338663 Wooden square work table with painted top and homemade fringe by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Wooden square work table with painted top and homemade fringe)

Drawings for embroidery designs in drawn-thread and cutout styles
6338651 Drawings for embroidery designs in drawn-thread and cutout styles by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Drawings for embroidery designs in drawn-thread and cutout styles)

Patterns for wire work baskets, pans, etc
6338751 Patterns for wire work baskets, pans, etc by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Patterns for wire work baskets, pans, etc. in gold, silver, copper and iron wire)

A mat woven from thick coloured string
6338746 A mat woven from thick coloured string by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A mat woven from thick coloured string. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

A ridicule or drawstring purse in a net of woven horsehair
6338728 A ridicule or drawstring purse in a net of woven horsehair by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A ridicule or drawstring purse in a net of woven horsehair)

A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons, and two antique bedside lamps
6338713 A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons, and two antique bedside lamps by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons)

A pyramid-shaped souvenir or calendar
6338703 A pyramid-shaped souvenir or calendar by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A pyramid-shaped souvenir or calendar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Models for an embroidery album
6338655 Models for an embroidery album by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models for an embroidery album. Botanical samplers of roses)

Bowl in the shape of a corn-sheaf
6338744 Bowl in the shape of a corn-sheaf by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Bowl in the shape of a corn-sheaf. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Embroidery patterns for fruits, berries and acorns
6338736 Embroidery patterns for fruits, berries and acorns by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Embroidery patterns for fruits, berries and acorns. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A)

A tabouret or low stool with transparent screen decorated with embroidered flowers
6338715 A tabouret or low stool with transparent screen decorated with embroidered flowers by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info)

Needlework box with handle and four compartments and decorated lids and sides
6338679 Needlework box with handle and four compartments and decorated lids and sides by Van Houtman (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Model for a ridicule or small drawstring bag
6338674 Model for a ridicule or small drawstring bag by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Model for a ridicule or small drawstring bag)

Models of vignettes of a goat, peacock, stag for embroidered handkerchiefs
6338661 Models of vignettes of a goat, peacock, stag for embroidered handkerchiefs by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models of vignettes of a goat, peacock)

Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw
6338657 Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw by Bierweiler, F. C. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw. Embroidered initials)

Patterns for letters and needle booklets, and a work bag in embroidered lace
6338741 Patterns for letters and needle booklets, and a work bag in embroidered lace by Bierweiler, F. C. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Patterns for letters and needle booklets)

Models for bracelets in Gobelins tapestry fabric or silk mosaic
6338653 Models for bracelets in Gobelins tapestry fabric or silk mosaic by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Models for bracelets in Gobelins tapestry fabric or silk mosaic)

Model for an embroidered table screen or lampshade with floral pattern in gold thread
6338649 Model for an embroidered table screen or lampshade with floral pattern in gold thread by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info)

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"Womens Work: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Female Contributions" Step back in time to July-August 1893, where the bustling Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition in Truro, Cornwall showcased the indomitable spirit of women. Among them stood a proud Cornish fishwife with cawl, embodying resilience and strength. In Cardiff, Wales during wartime, women took on unexpected roles as porters at The General Station. These trailblazers shattered stereotypes and proved that no task was too daunting for their capable hands. Delicate yet intricate crafts adorned many homes; a pincushion made from melon seeds and a basket woven with love. Alongside these treasures sat mantelpiece ornaments - an oracle figurine guiding fortunes and a woman gracefully carrying her basket. Creativity knew no bounds as even straw mats found purpose beyond their intended use - adorning coffeepots or candlesticks with elegance. Sewing patterns for muslin embroidery allowed women to express themselves through needlework, turning fabric into art. A fabric chain intertwined stories of sisterhood while wicker purses held secrets close to heart. Embroidered ridicule added flair to any ensemble while pincushions with ties kept needles safe yet stylish. Imagination soared as designs emerged for derelict houses made of cardboard - whimsical abodes fit for pastilles' delight. Models showcasing embroidered muslin purses demonstrated skillful craftsmanship passed down through generations. Comfort met luxury when embroidered chairs and foot cushions were adorned with fur accents - merging practicality with opulence seamlessly. And who could resist the allure of a clock designed like a ruined tower? Time itself seemed frozen within its enchanting facade. Finally, allegorical designs in cut-paper art beckoned viewers into realms where imagination reigned supreme. Women's work transcended boundaries, inspiring awe and admiration throughout history. From fishing villages to bustling train stations.