Cotton Collection (#2)

Lily Elsie, actress, theatrical portrait by wallpaper
Lily Elsie, actress, (1886-1962), theatrical portrait in front of wallpaper of the actress in theatrical scenes. Captioned, The latest of Lily of Luxembourg and Very much encored

Oxford Crew, The Boat Race, outdoor sporting portrait of 9, with 4 seated, in caps and blazers. Captioned with names, C D Burnell, C K Philips, W B Stewart, T H E Stretch, W E Crum, M C Pilkington

Scotlands Industrial Souvenir
Hay and Robertson, Linen and Cotton Manufacturers, Dunfermline - Scotlands Industrial Souvenir 1905. Date: 1905

Adverts, five Scottish businesses
Adverts for R E Walker, Reid & Co Limited, Albany Works, Dunfermline, Inglis & Co, textile manufacturers, Dunfermline, Andrew Reid & Co, Pilmuir Works, Dunfermline, Hay and Robertson

Haslam Weaving Co Ltd, Bolton, Lancashire
Concerning Cotton - Haslam Weaving Co Ltd Bolton, Lancashire - Factory. 1920

Mill Hill Spinning Co Ltd, Bolton, Lancashire
Concerning Cotton - Mill Hill Spinning Co Ltd, Bolton. 1920

Bolton from Blinkhorns Chimney with vignettes of Local Buildings
BOL93951 Bolton from Blinkhorns Chimney with vignettes of Local Buildings, 1848 (w/c on paper) by Rothwell, Selim (1815-81); 76.3x101.7 cm; Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Lancashire

Beaming Deartment at Regent Cotton Mill owned by the Lancashire Cotton Corporation Limited, in Failsworth, Manchester, Circa 1935. The mill opened in 1906, closing 1958

HORROCKSES MILLS
Horrockses, Crewsdon & Co, Centenary Cotton Mills, Preston. Date: 1925

Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works, c1884. Creator: Unknown
Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works, c1884. Workers hand-printing cotton fabric with woodblocks at Merton Abbey Mills in south London

Bog wetlands with Suilven mountain in the background at dawn, Assynt mountains, Highland, Scotland, UK, June 2011

The Improved Ladys Own Sewing Machine by Leigh & Crawford, Brooke Street, Holborn, London EC. 19th century

Advert for Horrockses Fashions 1949
Horrockses Fashion advert with women in cotton dresses 1949

Cotton Warehouse 1930S
Men loading a wagon with bales of cotton from a warehouse in Manchester, England. Date: 1930s

SAMUEL GORTON (c1592-1677). American colonial religious and political leader. Gorton disputing with John Cotton just before the formers trial for blasphemy at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1643

Waiting at the Cotton Gin - Memphis, Tennessee. A cotton gin is a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds Date: circa 1910

CLOTHING AD, 1957. American magazine advertisement, 1957, for Dan River Cottons

Cotton plant leaf, light micrograph
Cotton plant leaf. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a leaf of the cotton plant (Gossypium hirsutum). Magnification: x45 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Tatler fashions for July 1930
A fashion design by Gordon Conway, taken from a series of monthly supplements drawn by the artist. A summer dress in printed cotton voile, trimmed in cream coloured organdie

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

James Chadwick cotton mill, Lancashire
Finishing : pulling down cloth at James Chadwick & Co, Lancashire

Flowers of cotton grass or Hare's-Tail - blowing in wind, Ben Eighe National Nature Reserve, Scotland, UK
MAB-177 Flowers of cotton grass or Hare's-Tail - blowing in wind Ben Eighe National Nature Reserve, Scotland, UK Eriophorum vaginatum Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display

Costume / Orange Seller
London characters: an ORANGE GIRL offers her wares to passers-by in the street, a valuable source of vitamin C if they only knew it

Stitch Types Diagram
Leaflet that is promotional & instructional as it clearly & simply shows you how to do various basic handsewing stitches & hems such as handkerchief or rolled hem

Cotton Picking
Picking cotton in the southern United States

Le Meunier, Son Fils, et l'Ane (The Miller, His Son, and the Ass) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1806. Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet after Jean Baptiste Oudry, manufactured by Oberkampf Manufactory

Warping Room, Cotton Mill, Wigan
Girls surrounded by machinery in the warping room at a cotton mill in Wigan, Lancashire. Date: Date unknown

Thistle species
Showy Mexican scarlet thistle, Erythrolaena conspicua, Arabian cotton thistle, Onopordum arabicum, and blue-flowered carthamus, Carthamus caeruleus

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

The Dacca Twist Companys Sewing Cotton, Manchester
Advertising showcard, The Dacca Twist Companys Sewing Cotton, Manchester. Date: circa 1900

Redmayne & Isherwood Ltd, Blackburn & Kirkham
Concerning Cotton - Redmayne & Isherwood Ltd, Blackburn & Kirkham - Cotton Waste. 1920

Eckersleys Ltd, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Concerning Cotton - Eckersleys Ltd, Wigan, Greater Manchester. 1920

Sir Charles W Macara (colour litho)
612118 Sir Charles W Macara (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles W Macara, A leading figure in the cotton industry)

John Wetherall (Cotton) 1965 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Maltese John Wetherall (Cotton) 1965 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix

Honeysuckle. Decorative fabric, 1876. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Honeysuckle. Decorative fabric, 1876. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

New Lanark Mills, Scotland, c1815. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills and housing. Educational facilities were provided, as well as the worlds first day nursery

Kershaw Cotton Mills
John Kershaw Cotton Mills, Bolton, Lancs. Date: 1920

Charles Cotton / Humphrys
CHARLES COTTON English poet, parodist, translator and angler, fishing by the river Date: 1630 - 1687

Roger Corbett (Cotton) 1970 Production 250 TT
Roger Corbett (Cotton) on Bray Hill: 1970 Production 250 TT

TEXTILE MILL, c1915. A foreman inspects a newly-imprinted piece of cotton cloth at a textile mill, Lawrence, Massachusetts. Photographed c1915

NEW ORLEANS, 1884. The Levee in New Orleans. Lithograph, 1884, by Currier & Ives

Firemen at Chipping Norton Workhouse, Oxfordshire
Firemen stand in a burnt-out section of the Chipping Norton workhouse in Oxfordshire following a fire on 19 March 1911. Sewing machines and cotton reels amongst the debris indicate a sewing room

Customs inspection with X-rays, World War I
An officer examines a bale of cotton with an X-ray machine to try and detect contraband during World War I in March 1915

A woman harvests cotton on her husbands smallholding

Cotton Carding Machinery
Interior of cotton mill: girls and women tend carding, drawing and roving machinery

Printed matching shorts and shirt outfit, 1956
Gaily patterned Italian shorts and shirt in a multi-coloured cotton from Finnigans. Date: 1956

A cross roads store, bar, juke joint, and gas station in the cotton plantation area, Melrose, La. Photograph shows Sign on left building: Frenchies Beer Garden; above porch: Frenchies Bar

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"Cotton: A Timeless Thread Weaving Through History" From the intricate textile designs of William Morris to the iconic Marimekko hat, it has left an indelible mark on fashion and design. In 1883, "The Strawberry Thief" showcased Morris' mastery in creating exquisite patterns using this versatile fabric. In 1953, Harvey Nichols captured the essence of luxury with their advertisement featuring cotton garments. The softness and breathability made it a preferred choice for discerning customers seeking comfort without compromising style. But let's not forget where it all begins – Gossypium barbadense, the cotton plant. This humble plant has been cultivated for centuries, providing us with fibers that have revolutionized industries around the world. In Lancashire, England, Horrockses Crewdson & Co became synonymous with quality cotton products. Their skilled mill workers spun thread into beautiful fabrics that adorned homes and wardrobes alike. The sight of Arkwrights Cotton Mills by Night in Cromford evokes a sense of awe at the scale and ingenuity behind this industry. As golf enthusiasts flipped through books penned by Cotton himself or witnessed Lancashire weavers expertly maneuvering their looms aboard a cotton barge, they were reminded of its enduring influence on various aspects of life. Step inside a spinning mill in Rochdale or Preston, Lancashire – you'll witness firsthand the dedication and hard work put into transforming raw cotton into fine textiles. These mills served as bustling hubs where communities thrived on their shared passion for craftsmanship. Fast forward to 1970 when Roger Corbett's production TT race bike bore his name "Cotton. " It symbolized speed and precision while paying homage to this remarkable material that had stood the test of time. Whether adorning our bodies or enhancing our surroundings, cotton remains an integral part of our lives. Its journey from seed to fabric is one filled with innovation and artistry, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to shape our world.