Wool Collection (page 4)

Skirt bag, 1790-1810. Creator: Unknown
Skirt bag, 1790-1810

Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s). Creator: Karolina Christianson
Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s)

Bulgarians, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Bulgarians, 1862. Sheet 10 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

The blanket maker - Navaho, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The blanket maker - Navaho, c1904. Navajo woman, half-length portrait, seated, facing front, holding yarn, facing slightly right

Full-length portrait of three men, seated on ground, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Full-length portrait of three men, seated on ground, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Inscribed on verso: Persians

Full-length portrait of a man in cape and sheep skin hat, holding a rifle... between 1870 and 86. Creator: Unknown
Full-length portrait of a man in cape and sheep skin hat, holding a rifle, facing right, between 1870 and 1886

George Kennan wearing Georgian cossak uniform, half-length portrait... between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
George Kennan wearing Georgian cossack uniform, half-length portrait, facing left, between 1870 and 1886

Group portrait of four men from Transcaucasus region, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Group portrait of four men from Transcaucasus region, between 1870 and 1886. Men's names written in Russian above their image. Photograph of a drawing

The International Exhibition: the Algerian Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Algerian Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. There are...two glass cases which contain stands of a rich transparent gauzy material

The International Exhibition - "Girl of the Parish of Rattvik, in Decarlia, by the Fireside", by Johan Frederick Hockert, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Prize animals from the Royal Agricultural Society's show in Battersea Park, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Prize animals from the Royal Agricultural Society's show in Battersea Park, 1862....Saxony merino rams...One of them was bred by Mr

"Sheep", by Morland, in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
"Sheep", by Morland, in the International Exhibition, 1862. There is no painter of the English school, with the exception of Gainsborough

Taras Shevchenko, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Taras Shevchenko, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, between 1880 and 1886

Full-length portrait of Transcaucasian man, seated, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Full-length portrait of Transcaucasian man, seated, facing front, between 1870 and 1886

Half-length portrait of Aleksander Bek, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Half-length portrait of Aleksander Bek, facing front, between 1870 and 1886

Kachin people. Shearing, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Kachin people. Shearing, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Half-length portrait of Transcaucasian man, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Half-length portrait of Transcaucasian man, facing front, between 1870 and 1886

Group portrait of five men, seated, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Group portrait of five men, seated, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Written on verso: Chechense - Match - a wedding match

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Marcin Michalowski

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Marcin Michalowski

Model Jilly Johnson models a bikini made from wool to promote The International Wool Secretariat pure new wool as a fashionable covering for household furniture at a lavish breakfast reception at

Couple of sheep graze in grassy field, Yorkshire Dales, UK (Edwin Remsberg / VWPics via AP Images)

Alpaca Farm. Millbrook, New York, USA

Flock of domestic Alpaca {Lama pacos}, bred in the UK for their soft wool, UK

Alpacas {Lama pacos} on the Paramo after shearing, Casa Condor, San Pablo Community, Pulingui, base of Chimborazo Volcano, Andes, Ecuador

Islamic prayer Kilim, date unknown. Made of wool and originating in the Balkans or Turkey

Colorful llama souvenirs on sale in a streed stand, Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina

Sheep cross a snow field on their way up to the alpine pass Hochjoch in the autonomous
Sheep cross a snow field on their way up to the alpine pass " Hochjoch" at 2, 856 meters above sea level, in the autonomous region of South Tyrol, Italy, June 9, 2018

Ataco, El Salvador, Colorful Threads, Wool For Weaving Textiles On Traditional Treadle Loom, Department Of Ahuachapan - Route Of Flowers, Ruta De Las Flores

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Marcin Michalowski

Classical Turkish Carpet with the Lotto Pattern, 1600-50 (wool: symmetrical rug knot)
XOS5885321 Classical Turkish Carpet with the Lotto Pattern, 1600-50 (wool: symmetrical rug knot) by Turkish School, (17th century); 172.1x104.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Woman weaving, A.D 1130 - 1174
3787264 Woman weaving, A.D 1130 - 1174; (add.info.: Woman weaving, A.D 1130 - 1174. England. (19th century reproduction illustration). A Short History of the English People by J.R.Green. Volume 1

fashion, Defaka (department store) fashion catalogue, Germany, 1957, title page, illustration showing Petra Schuermann, Miss World of 1956, advertising, men's fashion, ladies fashion, tippet

Peru, Alpaca
2040-210261-01

Peru, Sacred valley, detail of looming machine processing alpaca wool
2040-210213-01

Retro Nordic Jersey Pattern Retro Vintage Scandinavian Woolen Jumper Pattern

Plate of knitted cakes

The outdoor banquet, a curtain of Russian games, 18th century (tapestry)
JEB4881769 The outdoor banquet, a curtain of Russian games, 18th century (tapestry) by Leprince, Jean Baptiste (1734-81); 400x545 cm; Musee des Tapisseries, Aix-en-Provence

The Weaver, 1882 (oil on canvas)
7752936 The Weaver, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 57 x 78 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Max Liebermann)

Overshot coverlet, c.1830-1840 (wool)
1070616 Overshot coverlet, c.1830-1840 (wool) by Anonymous; 254.0005x250.19x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Unknown maker); The Faith P. and Charles L

The Portiere of the Famous, from the Gobelins Tapestry Factory, 1701-25 (tapestry)
XIR68508 The Portiere of the Famous, from the Gobelins Tapestry Factory, 1701-25 (tapestry) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Llangollen (oil on canvas)
NGW186879 Llangollen (oil on canvas) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board)
823237 The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 88.9x64.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Same Old Yarn)

Two bactrian camels in Mongolian desert

Cute Llama
Treechild

Ensemble, c. 1730 (wool, silk & metallic thread)
7336606 Ensemble, c.1730 (wool, silk & metallic thread) by French School, (18th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

FEU-158-M
Sheep - Ewe - pink heart shaped wool wearing cowboy hat Date: 05-04-2005

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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.