Lace Collection (#6)

Woman in the Suzanne bonnet with lace, ribbons and plumes. Suzanne hat, inspired by Miss Contat in the role of Suzanne
FLO4606442 Woman in the Suzanne bonnet with lace, ribbons and plumes. Suzanne hat, inspired by Miss Contat in the role of Suzanne in the Marriage of Figaro

Advert for the M Jesurum and Co, 1850
3480193 Advert for the M Jesurum and Co, 1850; (add.info.: Advertisement for the M. Jesurum and Co.; the only large manufactory in Venice for Lace. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Finishers making small hand repairs
2602667 Finishers making small hand repairs; (add.info.: Finishers making small hand repairs to machine-made lace curtains before dispatch - Birkin's lace factory, Kimberley, near Nottingham)

A cottager making pillow lace
2602665 A cottager making pillow lace; (add.info.: A cottager sitting by her front door making pillow lace, Buckinghamshire, one of the main counties for making lace in England)

Cottager making pillow lace
2602664 Cottager making pillow lace; (add.info.: Cottager making pillow lace. Engraving, Ongar, 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Small girl minding the spools to see that all runs smoothly on machine winding cotton thread on bobbins for use in
531852 Small girl minding the spools to see that all runs smoothly on machine winding cotton thread on bobbins for use in making Nottingham machine lace

19th century lace maker
673338 19th century lace maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Lace Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of a Lady 1840 (Oil on canvas)
8766593 Portrait of a Lady 1840 (Oil on canvas) by Franca, Manuel Joachim de (1808-65); 76.8x64 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Costumes of the people of Lima, Peru. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes
FLO4621099 Costumes of the people of Lima, Peru. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Marie Louise, Empress of France, Duchess of Parma, second wife to Napoleon Bonaparte 1791-1847
FLO4572718 Marie Louise, Empress of France, Duchess of Parma, second wife to Napoleon Bonaparte 1791-1847. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique

Portrait of Madame Marguerite Gouverne (1904). Charles Leandre (1862-1934). Pastel on paper
SYC4195792 Portrait of Madame Marguerite Gouverne (1904). Charles Leandre (1862-1934). Pastel on paper. Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Costume of a noble lady from the beginning of the 15th century, she wears a wide beaded headdress
FLO4643828 Costume of a noble lady from the beginning of the 15th century, she wears a wide beaded headdress and a dress with long embroidered sleeves - From a playing card from the Royal Library of

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of King George II, England, 1730. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4655439 Costume of a lady of rank, reign of King George II, England, 1730. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Lingere - Seamstress, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar, black velvet dress
FLO4658600 Lingere - Seamstress, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar, black velvet dress, carrying boxes - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by

Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured
FLO4658519 Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie

Student of a dance school - Female dance student, Paris, 19th century, in white petticoat and blue bodice
FLO4658507 Student of a dance school - Female dance student, Paris, 19th century, in white petticoat and blue bodice, stockings

Demoiselle de boutique - Shop girl of Paris, wearing a bonnet, lace collar and long coat
FLO4658434 Demoiselle de boutique - Shop girl of Paris, wearing a bonnet, lace collar and long coat and carrying a bolt of fabric - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration

Merciere ambulante - Itinerant haberdasher, Paris, early 19th century, in black apron over green coat with epaulettes
FLO4658384 Merciere ambulante - Itinerant haberdasher, Paris, early 19th century, in black apron over green coat with epaulettes

Cuisiniere - Female cook, Paris, early 19th century, in striped bonnet, lace collar
FLO4658346 Cuisiniere - Female cook, Paris, early 19th century, in striped bonnet, lace collar, white apron over white top

Costume of a village girl, Flanders, 1820. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656479 Costume of a village girl, Flanders, 1820. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Costume of an English lady, reign of King George II, circa 1746. Taken from William Hogarth
FLO4656367 Costume of an English lady, reign of King George II, circa 1746. Taken from William Hogarth. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Costume of a French lady, early in the reign of Louis XIV, circa 1650. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4656206 Costume of a French lady, early in the reign of Louis XIV, circa 1650. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Catherine Howard, fifth wife of King Henry VIII, circa 1540. After a painting by Hans Holbein
FLO4655694 Catherine Howard, fifth wife of King Henry VIII, circa 1540. After a painting by Hans Holbein. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Cauchoise
5855659 Cauchoise; (add.info.: Woman of Caux in white dress, tall bonnet with lace tails. All the elegant women of St. Clair are assembled for a harvest festival in an apple orchard)

Servant in Caen
5855701 Servant in Caen; (add.info.: Servant girl in Caen. She wears a tall bavolet bonnet, and carries a basket. In the background can be seen the fish market and part of the church of Saint Pierre)

Costume of Bois d'Embourg
5855690 Costume of Bois d'Embourg; (add.info.: Costume of Bois d'Embourg. Rear view of the tall bavolet bonnet with lace tails. The model is the mother of the girl in plate 32)

Costume of Bois d'Embourg
5855688 Costume of Bois d'Embourg; (add.info.: Costume of Bois d'Embourg, three leagues from Rouen. Tall bonnet with lace tails hanging forward over the face)

Costume of Coutances
5855684 Costume of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman in costume of Coutances. Rear view of a very tall bavolet bonnet showing the artful lacing with pink and silver ribbon)

Oyster shucker of Le Havre
5855681 Oyster shucker of Le Havre; (add.info.: Oyster shucker of Le Havre. She wears a low bonnet decorated with lace only to the ears)

Bouquet-maker at Rouen cathedral
5855678 Bouquet-maker at Rouen cathedral; (add.info.: Bouquet-maker at the plaza in front of Rouen cathedral. She wears a shawl with all its edges decorated and a capuchon)

Costume of Granville
5855762 Costume of Granville; (add.info.: Costume of Granville. A woman in her finery. Rear view of the conine headdress showing the tasteful manner of folding the tails)

Costume of Granville
5855756 Costume of Granville; (add.info.: Costume of Granville. The women of Granville dress in very fine fabrics, but never wear lace in their bonnets)

Costume of Etrepagny
5855751 Costume of Etrepagny; (add.info.: Costume of Etrepagny. The village is famous for its lace, and we have here a lace-maker. She wears a small bonnet, a very short jacket over a long dress)

Costume of Honfleur
5855750 Costume of Honfleur; (add.info.: Costume of Honfleur. The bonnet is poorly set, but that is the fashion in this region. The port is visible in the background)

Woman of Polet, Dieppe
5855729 Woman of Polet, Dieppe; (add.info.: Woman of Polet, Dieppe. Polet is a suburb inhabited principally by sailors. This woman is in her Sunday best, on her way back from church)

Fish merchant at Dieppe
5855728 Fish merchant at Dieppe; (add.info.: Fish merchant at Dieppe. All the women at the port wear short petticoats. The background shows the main dock)

Costume of the area of Dieppe
5855724 Costume of the area of Dieppe.; (add.info.: Costume of the area of Dieppe. Rear view of a bonnet with its papillon (butterfly) wings folded toward the front, giving it a very different air

Costume of Saint Aubin
5855721 Costume of Saint Aubin; (add.info.: Costume of a woman of Saint Aubin, near Dieppe. Looking at this figure one realizes why the women of Normandy are fond of the bridle that is part of almost)

Young woman of Bayeux
5855708 Young woman of Bayeux; (add.info.: Young woman of Bayeux. The bodice of this dress is much shorter in the back than in the front)

Cauchoise
5855658 Cauchoise; (add.info.: Woman of Caux in white dress, tall blue bonnet with long lace veils, carrying a bouquet of roses in the village of Yvetot)

Costume of Caen
5855700 Costume of Caen; (add.info.: Costume of Caen. The bonnet is of great height, with the veils twisted over the crown of artificial flowers up to a point like a mitre)

Costume of the Dieppe area
5855686 Costume of the Dieppe area; (add.info.: Woman in costume of the Dieppe area. She wears a bonnet covered in silk, set on a velvet band. Her white dress is trimmed with embroidered roses)

Costume of Coutances
5855680 Costume of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Coutances, in the department of Manche. She wears a tall bonnet trimmed with lace, a plain red shawl and simple white dress)

16th century plan of the city of Orleans in France. The city walls are visible (map)
5616777 16th century plan of the city of Orleans in France. The city walls are visible (map); Universal History Archive/UIG

Lace bordered portrait of Florence Nightingale, (1820 - 1910) an English social reformer and statistician
5617035 Lace bordered portrait of Florence Nightingale, (1820 - 1910) an English social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing.; (add.info)

Sir Philip Sydney, poet, wearing tight shorts breeches and mittens, 1586. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert
FLO4706455 Sir Philip Sydney, poet, wearing tight shorts breeches and mittens, 1586. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Postcard " A kiss": girl with lace apron and hood on the shoulder giving a kiss with her hand
LET4395504 Postcard " A kiss": girl with lace apron and hood on the shoulder giving a kiss with her hand. The beginning of the 20th century

Comparison with microscope between the regularite of the yarn of the yarn of the araignee
FLO4576287 Comparison with microscope between the regularite of the yarn of the yarn of the araignee and the inegal weaving of the lace yarns - Observations under the microscope

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"Lace: A Timeless Elegance Captured in Art" The Armada portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1590 (oil on panel): In this iconic painting, Queen Elizabeth I exudes power and grace as she dons a delicate lace collar, symbolizing her regal status. Marie Antoinette Meytens: This enchanting portrait showcases the extravagant fashion of the French queen, with intricate lace adorning her gown and adding a touch of femininity to her royal persona. Queen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585 (1896). Artist: Nicholas Hilliard: Here we see another stunning portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I wearing an exquisite lace ruff that accentuates her majestic presence. Larkin - Lady Dorothy Cary J920335: Lady Dorothy Cary's portrait captures the essence of refinement with a beautiful lace veil delicately draped over her head, emphasizing both elegance and modesty. Larkin - Richard Sackville J920333: Lace takes center stage in this painting as it embellishes Richard Sackville's attire, reflecting his noble lineage and impeccable taste during the Renaissance era. Hals - Pieter van den Broecke J870218: Pieter van den Broecke is portrayed wearing an intricately patterned lace collar that epitomizes the opulence associated with Dutch Golden Age fashion. Portrait of Madame Rimsky-Korsakov nee Varvara Dmitrievna Mergassov, 1864: This captivating portrait showcases Madame Rimsky-Korsakov adorned in a lavish black lace dress that exudes sophistication and allure. Tamsin Blight, the White Witch of Helston by William Jones Chapman (1808-1872): Tamsin Blight captivates viewers with her ethereal beauty enhanced by a delicate white lace shawl draped gracefully around her shoulders. The Lennox-Boyd family, around 1912.