Woollen Collection (page 18)

Smiling couple embracing
MODEL RELEASED. Smiling man and woman embracing each other

Greater burdock burr caught on wool
Greater burdock burr (Arctium lappa) caught on wool. The burr contains individual fruits (achenes) attached by a papery bract (modified leaf, top)

The Dolly Sisters in ski-gear

Britannia and Eve front cover, December 1942
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine, Christmas 1942, featuring a stylish woman wearing a festive red and white sweater, hat and gloves combo

Britannia and Eve front cover, December 1941
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine, Christmas number, featuring a glamorous blonde woman carrying off a woolly scarf and bobble hat with aplomb

Britannia and Eve magazine, January 1938
Front cover illustration featuring a curly-haired woman, wrapped up in a woollen hat and scarf, with a pair of ice-skates slung over her shoulder

Workhouse inmate Mary Jane promoting charitable work
A postcard promoting the work of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (SPG). Its caption reads Mary Jane, who is a deaf and blind inmate of a Workhouse in Devonshire

Gipsy girl in a bright blue jumper with a chicken
A gipsy girl wearing a bright blue knitted jumper puts her arm round a chicken

Winter Sports, by Cooks and Dean & Dawson
A smiling lady in a colourful winter sports jumper, waving. A skier on the snow can be seen in the background

New Year card - two children on a sled in the snow (albeit in a photographic studio!). One would imagine that the shout of warning for the impending swift arrival

Little girl and Cheetah
Mary with Felix the Cheetah

Stable girl with a horse
A stable girl with a horse

Nurse holding baby
A nurse in white uniform holds a baby dressed in a long crocheted shawl and bonnet

Rolling Woollen thread - Patons & Baldwins
A male factory worker operates wool rolling machine at Patons & Baldwins Factory at Darlington. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Reels of woollen thread - Patons & Baldwins
A complex multi-level machine for rolling yarn onto circular spools, after the wool has been industrially spun at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

Winding thread - Patons & Baldwins
Machines for Winding thread at Patons & Baldwins Factory in Darlington; one of the UKs leading manufacturers of knitting yarn. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Yarn rolling machine
A lady working at a complex multi-level machine for rolling yarn onto circular spools, after the wool has been industrially spun, at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

Muller Automatic Cone-winding machine
A factory worker operates a Muller automatic cone-winding machine, (used for clearing and winding single-spun yarns) at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

Wool Winding Machine - Patons & Baldwins
A woman worker in dark blue overalls operating and checking a huge wool-winding machine at Patons & Baldwins factory at Darlington

Checking blue woollen threads
A factory worker checks a machine rolling dark blue yarn onto circular spools, after the wool has been industrially spun at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

Balling up knitting yarn
The machine used to ball up knitting yarn ready for sale. Picture taken in the massive Darlington factory of Patons & Baldwins. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Operating a wool-winding machine
A woman operating and checking a huge wool winding machine at Patons & Baldwins factory at Darlington. Patons & Baldwins was one of the largest manufacturers of knitting yarn in the UK between

Manufacturing Wool Yarn
The Worlds largest (at the time) single line of worsted carding machines for opening scoured raw wool prior to combing at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

A Machine Collects Woollen Thread on spools
A factory worker checks a machine rolling yarn onto circular spools, after the wool has been industrially spun at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

Christmas Wave
A small girl, wrapped up warm against the cold waves a mittened hand as she opens the door to a house emitting a cosy glow. Her sledge is left abandoned on the snowy steps

Christmas children by Florence Hardy
A quintet of children in winter jerseys and pointed caps skate in unison on a pond holding bunches of holly in a very festive manner

Knitting wool production - mechanical process
Immense coils of knitting wool are fed into spinning and processing machinery from vast round tubs. The factory of Patons & Baldwins, Darlington. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Exchanging Clothes at a Second-hand Depot, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing several citizens of West Berlin bringing their old woollen garments to a second-hand clothing depot, Berlin, August 1948

Dog-Walking 1913
A lady manages to both keep warm and look elegant in a woollen tailleur du matin, while her dogs make do with what nature gave them

Uniforms of state registered nurses
Pictured on the left a Cambridge blue washing dress, on the right a blue woollen mess dress

Boy / Norfolk Jacket 1893
English schoolboy wears a knickerbocker suit with Norfolk jacket, white shirt with turned down collar, woollen socks & stout laced boots. Date: 1893

Ready for a Drive
Preparing for an outing in their motor-car, one lady wears a printed velvet ensemble by Worth, her companion a satin crepe and woollen afternoon ensemble

Adoption Society Boy
A nurse at the National Adoption Society playing with a little boy in a bobble hat with his toy elephant on wheels

Knitted Bowler Hat 1891
Tweed lounging jacket & matching waistcoat worn with checked woollen trousers of a different fabric, dark tie & pale coloured bowler hat that appears to be knitted?

Llama wool bags, La Paz, Bolivia, South America

Llama and alpaca wool goods, Witchcraft Alley, La Paz, Bolivia, South America

Traditional Norwegian woollen hats, Stavanger, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Souvenirs on Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca, Peru, South America

Boy at christmas, Munich, Germany, Europe

American Style 1927
19 year old American in light coloured plus-fours, woollen socks & co-respondent shoes, waistcoat, single-breasted jacket & tie probably in a British regimental stripe

Children with their Toys
Boy: tweed hat & D-B coat cut with the newly fashionable long lapels. Girls: woollen coats with flared skirts, wrap over fastening with velvet or fur trim & a hat or bonnet

Costume / Girl C. 1890
Older girl in a tight fitting woollen dress, high necked front buttoning bodice, long sleeves with fullness & pleating at the shoulder & broderie Anglaise jabot

Overcoat Back View 1907
An American 3/4 length overcoat in a self-stripe woollen fabric with velvet collar & rounded corners to the back vent

SKI-WEAR
Stylish ski-suit with belted jacket & contrasting piping & pom-pon decoration. Worn with a woollen tam-o shanter

Ocelot Trim Coat 1938
A woollen & fur costume from the Hershelle Model Collection with military pocket effect, full circle skirt & trimmings in ocelot peluche (imitation or fake fur)

JUMPER WITH V YOKE
Long sleeved jumper in tiny, two colour, geometric pattern with plan welt, cuffs & V shaped yoke ornamented with 3 silver buttons. Worn with a jazzy patterned skirt

Cable Stitch Pullover
A hand-knitted jumper in a cable stitch with cuffs & a roll collar. Here it is worn with a woollen skirt

Antimacassar - 2
Woollen antimacassar, intended to protect furniture from the macassar oil widely used as hair dressing. It has become the archetype of Victorian bourgeois taste

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"Woollen: A Timeless Thread Weaving Through History" In the early 20th century, Baldwins knitting leaflet and Patons knitting wools advertisement were essential companions for those seeking warmth during WW1. As winter approached, putting on ice skates became a cherished ritual, with woollen socks providing comfort and insulation against the cold. Lancashire Spinning Mill in the Victorian period was a bustling hub of activity, where skilled workers transformed raw wool into luxurious fabrics. The sporty lacrosse girl donned her woollen uniform with pride as she fearlessly took to the field, showcasing both style and functionality. At Saltaire Woollen Mill in late 19th-century England, hardworking individuals dedicated their days to crafting exquisite textiles that would warm hearts across the country. With his quizzing glass in hand, a distinguished man admired his finely tailored suit made from high-quality woollen fabric - a mark of sophistication and refinement. Choosing a club was not just about skill but also about camaraderie; these gentlemen bonded over shared interests while wearing their stylish woollen attire. Two elegantly dressed women by Chantal epitomized timeless fashion as they showcased stunning outfits crafted from sumptuous woollen materials. Even French actress Brigitte Bardot sought solace in Scotland's chilly weather during filming; wrapped in cosy woollens, she exuded effortless glamour amidst breathtaking landscapes. Tatler winter fashions by Gordon Conway celebrated the versatility of wool through chic designs that kept society's elite warm without compromising on style. Bonus: Underneath our feet lurks an unexpected menace – carpet beetle larvae. These tiny creatures have an insatiable appetite for natural fibres like wool but serve as a reminder of its enduring appeal even to nature itself.