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Dressmaking Collection (#7)

"Dressmaking: A Journey Through Time and Craftsmanship" Step into the world as we explore its rich history and intricate artistry

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Advertising of the sewing machine 'Empire Sewing Machine, New York', c. 1870

Advertising of the sewing machine "Empire Sewing Machine, New York", c. 1870
XEE4410571 Advertising of the sewing machine " Empire Sewing Machine, New York", c. 1870. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Still Life of Needle and Coil of Wire

Still Life of Needle and Coil of Wire
XEE4412357 Still Life of Needle and Coil of Wire; (add.info.: Still Life of Needle and Coil of Wire); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Letter T: cutter. Alphabet of professions. Delhalt imagery

Letter T: cutter. Alphabet of professions. Delhalt imagery
DUV4202903 Letter T: cutter. Alphabet of professions. Delhalt imagery, second half of the 19th century. Dim: 40x29, 3cm by French School

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Textile, linen. Box of sewing threads in capsule from the brand Dae. Engraving

Textile, linen. Box of sewing threads in capsule from the brand Dae. Engraving
XEE4179856 Textile, linen. Box of sewing threads in capsule from the brand Dae. Engraving. Epinal imaging late 19th century

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Childrens book 'I will read - Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad'

Childrens book "I will read - Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad"
XEE4406973 Childrens book " I will read - Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad" 1926. Illustration by Robert Salles (1871-1929). " Sleep, baby baby! "

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Large English industries: Walter Evans cotton spinning in England in 1863

Large English industries: Walter Evans cotton spinning in England in 1863
XEE4403837 Large English industries: Walter Evans cotton spinning in England in 1863. The twisting of the wire. by Unknown Artist

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Large English industries: Walter Evans cotton spinning in England in 1863

Large English industries: Walter Evans cotton spinning in England in 1863
XEE4403829 Large English industries: Walter Evans cotton spinning in England in 1863. Manufacture of coils. by Unknown Artist

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Mon habit Chanson de Beranger in 'Oeuvres completes'

Mon habit Chanson de Beranger in "Oeuvres completes"
XEE4404436 Mon habit Chanson de Beranger in " Oeuvres completes" (1834) by Pierre Jean de Beranger (1780-1857), French poet and songwriter

Background imageDressmaking Collection: A tailor and his apprentice, working on the edge of the window to enjoy the light

A tailor and his apprentice, working on the edge of the window to enjoy the light
LSE4329838 A tailor and his apprentice, working on the edge of the window to enjoy the light and the spectacle of the passers-by of the street, in Rilland (South Beveland)

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Crafts: the pochetier and the gibecier in their workshop

Crafts: the pochetier and the gibecier in their workshop
LSE4110724 Crafts: the pochetier and the gibecier in their workshop. In " Comprehensive description of arts and crafts and workshops for young people" by Johan Peter Vue. Ed

Background imageDressmaking Collection: The tailors workshop in the 16th century, the cutting of fabrics - In '

The tailors workshop in the 16th century, the cutting of fabrics - In "
XEE4149518 The tailors workshop in the 16th century, the cutting of fabrics - In " The picturesque store" 1836 by Unknown Artist

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Madame Jeanne Paquin (1869-1936), French couturiere, represented with the cross of

Madame Jeanne Paquin (1869-1936), French couturiere, represented with the cross of
XEE4149514 Madame Jeanne Paquin (1869-1936), French couturiere, represented with the cross of the Legion of Honour which she has just obtained - illustration by Daniel De Losques

Background imageDressmaking Collection: The shops of the Courthouse Gallery in the 17th century

The shops of the Courthouse Gallery in the 17th century
LSE4080714 The shops of the Courthouse Gallery in the 17th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Woman sewing (oil on canvas, 1880-1882)

Woman sewing (oil on canvas, 1880-1882)
LRI4603718 Woman sewing (oil on canvas, 1880-1882) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Portrait of Madame Antoine Crozat, Marquise of Chatel Painting by Joseph Avad dit Le

Portrait of Madame Antoine Crozat, Marquise of Chatel Painting by Joseph Avad dit Le
JLJ4666378 Portrait of Madame Antoine Crozat, Marquise of Chatel Painting by Joseph Avad dit Le Batave (1702-1766) 1741 Sun

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Neapolitan Republic of 1799 (Parthenopean Republic): '

Neapolitan Republic of 1799 (Parthenopean Republic): "
GIA4753031 Neapolitan Republic of 1799 (Parthenopean Republic): " Luisa Sanfelice in prison" Painting by Gioacchino Toma (1836-1893) 1874 Dim

Background imageDressmaking Collection: The Defileuse Painting of the Master of the School of Delft (17th century

The Defileuse Painting of the Master of the School of Delft (17th century
JLJ4657996 The Defileuse Painting of the Master of the School of Delft (17th century) 1680 Canned in Geneva by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection

Background imageDressmaking Collection: The embroiderers Painting by Giacomo Francesco Cipper says the Todeschini

The embroiderers Painting by Giacomo Francesco Cipper says the Todeschini
LRI4691572 The embroiderers Painting by Giacomo Francesco Cipper says the Todeschini (17th-18th century) Private Collection by Cipper

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Drapier shop Illuminure from the trade of medicine and dietetics '

Drapier shop Illuminure from the trade of medicine and dietetics "
JLJ4676650 Drapier shop Illuminure from the trade of medicine and dietetics " Tacuinum sanitatis", 15th century B.N

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Miss Janet Rumbles of Stenhouse Avenue Edinburgh winner of the National Sewiing

Miss Janet Rumbles of Stenhouse Avenue Edinburgh winner of the National Sewiing Competition seen here at her school working on her latest creation. 20th May 1953

Background imageDressmaking Collection: A famous Scottish sewing machine company is giving lessons to girls between the ages of

A famous Scottish sewing machine company is giving lessons to girls between the ages of eight and twelve on dressmaking. The girls from schools from all over Glasgow

Background imageDressmaking Collection: 24 year old June Parkyn working as a machinist at a London fashion house

24 year old June Parkyn working as a machinist at a London fashion house. But June is more than a machinist. She is in fact a real working model

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Attire, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai

Attire, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Attire, late 18th-early 19th century

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Londons drapers 1900

Londons drapers 1900
Busy work room in a drapers in London. Date: 1900

Background imageDressmaking Collection: FITTING AT GERSONS C1895

FITTING AT GERSONS C1895
A lady, standing in front of a large mirror, has some final adjustments made to her new gown by the dressmaker. Date: circa 1895

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Dressmakers Workshop

Dressmakers Workshop
Women working in a dressmakers workshop. Date: 1894

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Yellow Black Ribbon Costume - Murrays Cabaret Club

Yellow Black Ribbon Costume - Murrays Cabaret Club
Yellow Black Ribbon Costume - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Willow - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Willow - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Willow - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Ticket Collector - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Ticket Collector - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Ticket Collector - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Ta Dah! - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Ta Dah! - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Ta Dah! - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Stripey T - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Stripey T - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Stripey T - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: South American Dancer - Murrays Cabaret Club Costume

South American Dancer - Murrays Cabaret Club Costume
South American Dancer - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Sophia - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Sophia - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Sophia - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Sofia - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Sofia - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Sofia - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Silvie - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Silvie - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Silvie - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Shannon - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Shannon - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Shannon - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Sally - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Sally - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Sally - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Sammy Crop - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Sammy Crop - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Sammy Crop - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Russian Man - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Russian Man - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Russian Man - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Rosamund - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Rosamund - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Rosamund - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Rosemary - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Rosemary - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Rosemary - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Rosalie - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Rosalie - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Rosalie - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Red Cloak - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Red Cloak - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Red Cloak - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Laurel - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Laurel - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Laurel - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Rainbow Girl Mirror - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Rainbow Girl Mirror - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Rainbow Girl Mirror - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Priscilla - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Priscilla - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Priscilla - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageDressmaking Collection: Princess - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Princess - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Princess - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London




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"Dressmaking: A Journey Through Time and Craftsmanship" Step into the world as we explore its rich history and intricate artistry. From the hand block printing at Crysede Island Works in St Ives, Cornwall during the 1930s to George Criscuolo fitting an exquisite evening gown made of Crysede silk around 1927, witness the meticulous craftsmanship that went into creating these timeless pieces. Take a peek inside a dressmaker's workshop, where creativity flourishes and dreams come to life. Immerse yourself in the machination room at Crysede Island Works, where skilled hands transform fabric into works of art. Marvel at Rosie's stunning costume designs for Murrays Cabaret Club, each one meticulously crafted to captivate audiences. Delve deeper into the world with "The Haunted Lady" featured in Punch magazine or Jean Francois Millet's enchanting pastel painting "Le bouquet de daisies. " These inspirations transcend time and continue to influence modern fashion. Travel back to 1932 when women could order patterns for home dressmakers, allowing them to create their own unique garments. Witness a group of talented female dressmakers collaborating on an elaborate evening gown in 1853, showcasing their skillful techniques passed down through generations. Finally, meet the unsung heroes - artisans like embroiderers who add delicate touches that elevate dresses from ordinary to extraordinary. Their dedication can be seen in Chromo's depiction of an embroiderer from 1900. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we celebrate the artistry and passion behind every stitch in the fascinating world of dressmaking.