Wool Collection (page 8)

Advert for Christmas dresses
Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove, promoting women's dresses in time for Christmas. Date: 1940

Elizabeth Arden dinner dress
A wool dinner dress from Elizabeth Arden, here accessorised with a gas-mask carrier. Date: 1940

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove capes
Advert for a range of wool capes available from Marshall & Snelgrove. They are being marketed as ideal for the air raid shelter. Date: 1940

Advert for Braemar Knitwear's cashmere twinset. Date: 1939

Isabel Jeans, actress, (1891-1985) studio fashion portrait, with fashion illustration. With description, Miss Isabel Jeans wears an unusual cocktail or cinema gown designed by Peggy Morris

Advertisement for Aquascutum, by Tom Purvis. Showing elegant man in Aquascutum coat, reading a magazine, whilst seated on a table

Advertisement from D H Evans & Co Ltd, for Hunting and Motoring Requisites, with illustrations showing ladies'felt hat, hunting veil, wool spencer garment and motor coat

A canoe-necked knitted top, with a beaded design. Date: 1954

Knitted jacket and slacks, with a fashionable nautical theme. Date: 1954

A striped jumper, knitted "on the cross". Date: 1954

A drop shoulder cardigan in honeycomb stitch, published with instructions on how to create the garment at home. Date: 1954

Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a reversible cardigan and a jumper. Date: 1943

Advert for Harella coats, emphasising their smart fit from any angle. Date: 1943

Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a twin set, and woollen stockings. Date: 1943

Designs for women's knitwear, published with instructions on how to make the garments at home. Date: 1943

Advert for Marshall and Snelgrove's range of printed silk frocks, worn with woollen coats. Date: 1932

Advert for Debenham & Freebody, showcasing their new styles of knitted frock for the spring. Date: 1932

A crocheted hat and a knitted and crocheted cravat scarf. The images accompanied instructions on how to create the garments yourself. Date: 1932

Advert for Jaeger Pure Wool, New Bond Street, Bath Date: 1902

Spanish Civil War poster, For the brothers on the front
Spanish Civil War poster in Catalan, For the brothers on the front -- Women! Work. PSU, UGT. Designed by Carles Fontsere. 1936

Berlin work rug, c. 1860 (wool & canvas)
BAL2493 Berlin work rug, c.1860 (wool & canvas); Private Collection

Tapestry depicting the Annunciation and the Nativity, Tournai (wool)
2563669 Tapestry depicting the Annunciation and the Nativity, Tournai (wool) by Flemish School, (15th century); 479.8x444.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Pair of Pockets, 1720-40 (linen)
2632489 Pair of Pockets, 1720-40 (linen) by English School, (18th century); 41x28 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Cloak, Cheshire, 1800-20 (wool & silk)
7260357 Cloak, Cheshire, 1800-20 (wool & silk) by English School, (19th century); 116.8x243.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen)
7316835 Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen) by European School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen)
7316832 Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen) by European School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen)
7316828 Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen) by European School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Wool, from the series Buy New Zealand Produce [6319386] (colour litho)
MAN464523 Wool, from the series Buy New Zealand Produce [6319386] (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464467, 464466, 464522, 464523 & 464543)

Map, 1800-30 (textile)
7244473 Map, 1800-30 (textile) by English School, (19th century); 30.5x38.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Fine white wool, embroidered in cream and black silks)

Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489)
4473197 Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489) by English School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489)
4473196 Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489) by English School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Meditation, 1870 (oil on canvas)
5043066 Meditation, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Perrault, Leon Bazile (1832-1908); 129.3x107.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Cloak, Cheshire, 1800-20 (wool & silk)
7260359 Cloak, Cheshire, 1800-20 (wool & silk) by English School, (19th century); 116.8x243.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Interior of a barn with an old woman at a distaff (oil on panel)
MAN443325 Interior of a barn with an old woman at a distaff (oil on panel) by Ostade, Isack van (1621-49); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Camelus dromedarius, two Dromedaries with load on their backs being led by a man in arab dress across the desert
Animals, Mammals, Even-toed Hoofed, Camelidae, Dromedary, Camelus dromedarius, Domesticated Camels, Arab, Backs, Bactrian, Bedouins, Cargo, Carrying, Deserts, Domesticated Animals, Dress

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183103 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

William, Duke of Normandy rides to welcome Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183115 William, Duke of Normandy rides to welcome Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Woollen figure of a god, Paracas Culture (textile)
XBP231882 Woollen figure of a god, Paracas Culture (textile) by Peruvian School (2nd Century BC); Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Harold rides to Bosham church to pray before leaving for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183100 Harold rides to Bosham church to pray before leaving for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) (detail of 115608) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4904068 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x403 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Duke Conan of Brittany offers William the keys of Dinan and William honours Harold
XIR157769 Duke Conan of Brittany offers William the keys of Dinan and William honours Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

William leads his army to Brittany where they get stuck in quicksand, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183120 William leads his army to Brittany where they get stuck in quicksand, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Armed riders from Duke William arrive to escort Harold to him, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183111 Armed riders from Duke William arrive to escort Harold to him, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Count Guy of Ponthieu's soldiers take Harold prisoner to Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR161949 Count Guy of Ponthieu's soldiers take Harold prisoner to Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Count Guy of Ponthieu seizes Harold as he lands in Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183106 Count Guy of Ponthieu seizes Harold as he lands in Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4904572 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x403 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Broad-tailed sheep, Ovis aries laticaudata, and merino sheep, Ovis aries hispanica
FLO4691183 Broad-tailed sheep, Ovis aries laticaudata, and merino sheep, Ovis aries hispanica. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of Men

Design for Ladies Tweed Shooting Outfit, from Costumes Parisien, pub. 1912 (pochoir print)
3664637 Design for Ladies Tweed Shooting Outfit, from Costumes Parisien, pub.1912 (pochoir print) by Taquoy, Maurice (1878-1952); (add.info)

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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.