Wool Collection (page 2)

CUTTY SARK LOADING
The Cutty Sark at Sydney, loading wool at Circular Quay, lying outside Brilliant and Yallaroi i.e. in centre of the photo Date: circa 1880

Advert for Treasure Cot baby specialises 1930
Treasure Cot store devoted to mothers babies and children, with a selection of baby clothing, robe, dainty long flannel gown, shawl and a hand knitted carrying cape

Hampshire or Hampshire Down sheep
Illustration of a Hampshire or Hampshire Down sheep

Ecuador, Otavalo. Woven wallhangings displaying scenes of Andean life and culture, handmade by weavers of Peguche and sold at Otavalo Market

Carpet Traders Limited, Kidderminster. A woman worker seen here operating one of the countless looms in the Axminster department. 18th April 1933

Sheep with curved horns and thick woolly coat. Date: circa 1960s

The Lady and the Unicorn. Artist: Anonymous master
The Lady and the Unicorn. Found in the collection of Musee national du Moyen Age (Musee de Cluny)

The Unicorn in Captivity, c. 1500. Artist: Master of the Hunt of the Unicorn (active End of 15th cen. )
The Unicorn in Captivity, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Wool sorters, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Advert for Gorringes womens clothing 1928
70th year anniversary offers, smart sultan coat of dull satin, crepe-de-chine printed dress and a elegant coat in crepe-de-chine givree a fascinating mixture of artificial silk and wool. 1928

Shearing sheep, Burrawang, Australia
Shearing sheep, Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1890s

Wool sorting and classing, Burrawang, Australia
Wool sorting and classing in a shearing shed, Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1890s

Man at work in Harris Tweed mill
Man at work in a Harris Tweed mill. Date: 1920s

Nursery Rhyme -- Baa Baa Black Sheep
Nursery Rhyme - Baa Baa Black Sheep, have you any wool? Date: circa 1920s

African Elephant, back, extreme left, Moenitherium, Woolly Mammoth, Platybelodon and Trilophodon

A Shetland Peat Carrier
A Woman of the Shetland Islands carring turves of peat in a wicker back pack basket. She does her knitting whilst she walks (possible some distance). Date: circa 1910s

Dressing frame in a woollen mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

Lancashire Spinning Mill Victorian period

The Workshop of a Weaver, 1656 (oil on canvas)
IND113004 The Workshop of a Weaver, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Rombouts, Gillis (1630-78); Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands; Index Fototeca

Woman in white wool dress with pink trim losing her hat
Woman in white wool dress with pink trim, belt of crocheted roses, losing her hat in the wind. Robe de drap blanc borde d un ourlet couleur de rose, ceinture des roses en crochet

Pile Carpet, 5th-4th century BC. Artist: Ancient Altaian, Pazyryk Burial Mounds
Pile Carpet, 5th-4th century BC. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Spinning wool, Glen Columbkille, County Donegal, Ireland
Woman in her cottage spinning wool in Glen Columbkille (Glencolmcille, Gleann Cholm Cille), County Donegal, north-west Ireland. Date: circa 1900s

CUTTY SARK AT SYDNEY
The Cutty Sark at Sydney, waiting for the wool clip Date: circa 1880

Cock o th North wool advertisement, WW1 knitting
Advertisement for Cock o th North knitting wools made by Carter and Parker of Baildon Mills, near Shipley in Yorkshire and ideal for making comforts for soldiers

hampshire down sheep
Antique illustration of a Hampshire down sheep

Rambouillet sheep
Illustration of a Rambouillet sheep

Paddy Paws

Cartoon - Swallowing a yarn
A little blackbird fails to consume a length of twine: " I can t swallow that yarn." Date: circa 1915

Carpet beetle larva, SEM
Carpet beetle larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a carpet beetle (Anthrenus sp.) larva amongst the fibres of a wool carpet

Faroe Islands, Denmark - Women Spinning
A woman working at a spinning wheel with two companions - The Faroe Islands, Denmark

Old English Sheepdog turned into wool
An Old English Sheepdog with its enterprising owner, who has spun its coat into balls of wool for knitting

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Carpet Factory (Usak)
Armenian or Greek women at work at a carpet factory at Usak, Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. They sit on the carpet they are slowly producing

First aid hamper supplied by St Johns Ambulance
A large first aid hamper (ie first aid kit) for ambulance station and railway purposes, supplied by St Johns Ambulance Association

Herdwick ewe on Steel Fell above Grasmere in the Lake district, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Long-Tailed Tit - With wool in bill as nest building material. Spring-time. Western race. Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-1550 Long-Tailed Tit - With wool in bill as nest building material. Spring. Western race. Lower Saxony, Germany. Aegithalos caudatus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display

Sheep - head of North Ronaldsay ram. Rare Breed Trust Cotswold Farm Park Temple Guiting near Stow on the Wold UK
MAB-611 Sheep - head of North Ronaldsay ram Rare Breed Trust Cotswold Farm Park Temple Guiting near Stow on the Wold UK. Characteristic of the Orkney Islands they live on seaweed for several months

Detail of a pile of colourful ponchos, Cuzco (Cusco), Peru, South America

Lamb
JD-18202 Sheep - Lamb in studio John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Child Labour
Girl spinning wool at Fosters mill, Bradford, Yorkshire, England

A weaver weaving fabric on a loom in a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

Advert for Johns Deed & Sons, leather manufacturers and merchants, 451 New Oxford Street, London (engraving)
583617 Advert for Johns Deed & Sons, leather manufacturers and merchants, 451 New Oxford Street, London (engraving) by English School

Saltaire works, c1880. Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876) discovered a method of blending alpaca wool with cotton and silk. He is best remembered as the builder of Saltaire Mill near Bradford, Yorkshire

Advert for Gorringes womens wool lace for coats 1937
Dainty unlined coat of wool lace. 1937

Frederick Gorringe advert - cardigans for soldiers, WWI
Advertisement by Frederick Gorringe for wool, khaki cardigans and service scarfs for British soldiers during World War I. The Tommy featured is keen to show off his cardigan and quips

Advert for Ribana pure wool bathing suits 1931
Multiform and multicolour for a multitude of tastes.... Ribana swimming suits for women, men and children are finely woven from soft Austrralian wool in a wide variety of styles and colours

Wool factory in Bradford, Yorkshire
Scene at a wool factory in Bradford, Yorkshire -- drawing wool at Fosters Mill

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

Cover Of Country Gentleman Agricultural Magazine From The Early 20th Century

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"Wool: A Timeless Thread Connecting Generations and Cultures" As the sun sets over the picturesque English countryside, a long, long trail weaves through history. From Mabel Lucie Attwell's enchanting illustrations in "Theres a Long, Long Trail" to the fields adorned with domestic sheep, such as Beltex and Texel rams, England has been intertwined with this versatile fiber for centuries. Sheep breeds have played a vital role in shaping the wool industry. Les Laines Bisanne wool company poster proudly showcases their commitment to producing high-quality yarns that warm hearts and homes alike. In 1901, St Elizabeth of Hungary spun wool diligently to provide comfort for those less fortunate – an act of compassion that resonates even today. The Southdown Sheep Show captures five majestic creatures from behind – their fluffy coats reflecting years of careful breeding and dedication. Just like Highland Cattle grazing peacefully nearby or T. E. Lawrence's house standing tall amidst rolling hills, these animals symbolize resilience and harmony with nature. From Shropshire sheep to Herdwick sheep braving harsh winters on rugged terrains, each breed contributes its unique characteristics to the tapestry production. Even during World War II when knitting became an essential skill for many RAF personnel thanks to instructional booklets like "Knitting for the RAF, " wool continued its mission of providing warmth amidst turmoil. In every season, three sheep stand united against a snowy backdrop – reminding us that no matter how cold life may get at times, there is always strength in unity. Wool binds communities together by creating cozy garments that transcend time and fashion trends. So next time you wrap yourself in a soft woollen blanket or slip into your favorite knitted sweater, remember that you are embracing more than just warmth; you are enveloping yourself in history and tradition woven by countless hands throughout generations. Wool truly connects us all as it threads its way through the fabric of our lives.