Fabric Collection (page 8)

Silk weavers in India, 1828
3480360 Silk weavers in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of silk weavers in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Silk manufacture: transferring yarn from the warping reel to a spool, 1780
3480179 Silk manufacture: transferring yarn from the warping reel to a spool, 1780; (add.info.: Silk manufacture: transferring yarn from the warping reel to a spool)

Bottomley's Shelf Mills, 1850
3480172 Bottomley's Shelf Mills, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Bottomley's Shelf Mills; near Halifax; Yorkshire. Alpaca and worsted were produced)

A vertical loom
3480167 A vertical loom; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a vertical loom with stones being used as weights to keep tension. This particular type of loom would be used for weaving woollens)

Jacquard loom, 1885
3480214 Jacquard loom, 1885; (add.info.: Jacquard loom; a power loom, invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard, first demonstrated in 1801)

Chinese women making silk cord, 1812
3480207 Chinese women making silk cord, 1812; (add.info.: Chinese women making silk cord, 1812.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Diagram of Arkwright's water frame, 1878
3480203 Diagram of Arkwright's water frame, 1878; (add.info.: Diagram of Arkwright's water frame, 1878. The water frame is the name given to a water-powered spinning frame which was an easy)

Arkwright's water frame spinning machine, 1850
3480200 Arkwright's water frame spinning machine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Arkwright's water frame spinning machine; on display at the Patents Museum; South Kensington;)

Cotton manufacture, 1850
3480197 Cotton manufacture, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting cotton manufacture with mules spinning. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

William Penn, c.1820 (engraving)
8698407 William Penn, c.1820 (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); (add.info.: History. USA. The quaker William Penn with native americans, Pennsylvania)

One of a pair of Portieres for the Marquand Music Room, c.1885-87 (silk & embroidery)
8698275 One of a pair of Portieres for the Marquand Music Room, c.1885-87 (silk & embroidery) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812, 1795-1812 (wool, linen, brass)
7339832 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812, 1795-1812 (wool, linen, brass) by British School, (19th century); 106.5x59 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass)
7339905 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 50.2x44.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-67, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend)
7339837 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-67, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 108x41x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting an Egyptian spinner, 19th century
5309251 Engraving depicting an Egyptian spinner, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Egyptian spinner. Dated 19th century 01/02/1845); Universal History Archive/UIG

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812, 1795-1812 (wool, linen, brass)
7339831 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812, 1795-1812 (wool, linen, brass) by British School, (19th century); 106.5x59 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, 1836 (wool, linen, velvet, brass)
7339903 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, 1836 (wool, linen, velvet, brass) by British School, (19th century); 95.8x55 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Hamptons Catalogue: Loose Covers, including Textile Samples, 1930
STC255783 Hamptons Catalogue: Loose Covers, including Textile Samples, 1930; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shows Wallflower printed linen and sunland furnishing fabrics); The Stapleton Collection

Furnishing silk, late 18th century (silk)
LMG153874 Furnishing silk, late 18th century (silk) by English School, (18th century); 70x80.7 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK

Charles Ledger, British alpaca farmer (engraving)
8676950 Charles Ledger, British alpaca farmer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Ledger (1818-1905)

Johann Liebieg, Liebig, 1802-1870 (engraving)
8632247 Johann Liebieg, Liebig, 1802-1870 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Liebieg, Liebig, 1802-1870)

Beaming in a Lancashire cotton mill (b/w photo)
8672148 Beaming in a Lancashire cotton mill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaming in a Lancashire cotton mill)

Preparing the pattern for the loom (engraving)
8647231 Preparing the pattern for the loom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing the pattern for the loom)

Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho)
8677331 Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q for quenouille (spinner). Woman or girl with a distaff used in spinning

Wallflowers, Quechua, distaff and quay (chromolitho)
8677353 Wallflowers, Quechua, distaff and quay (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q for quarantaine (wallflowers), Quechua, quenouille (distaff) and quay

Scene with a musician playing the guhzeng. Embroidery on a Manila shawl, 19th century (embroidered textile)
AIS5370608 Scene with a musician playing the guhzeng. Embroidery on a Manila shawl, 19th century (embroidered textile); Textile Museum (Museu Textil i d'Indumentaria), Barcelona

Peaches on a White Plate, 19th century (Gouache, oil, and tempera on paper glued to rag board and mounted on panel)
8766633 Peaches on a White Plate, 19th century (Gouache, oil, and tempera on paper glued to rag board and mounted on panel) by Brown, William Mason (1828-98); 25.4--27.9 cm; High Museum of Art

A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)
989395 A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 92.1x114.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldier's Conquests. James Clarke Waite (1832-1920)

An Indo Portuguese floor spread of couched yellow floss silk ground, with a central roundel depicting a pelican
1767179 An Indo Portuguese floor spread of couched yellow floss silk ground, with a central roundel depicting a pelican, peacocks and mermaids (silk); 170x262 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tapestry. Tournai. The battle of Roncevaux (La Bataille de Roncevaux). Wool and silk. Third quart 15th century
7209815 Tapestry. Tournai. The battle of Roncevaux (La Bataille de Roncevaux). Wool and silk. Third quart 15th century. 250x180cm.; 250x180 cm; Musee de la Tapisserie, Tournai

Collegiate church (Sint-Walburgakerk). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde. Wood landscape
7207231 Collegiate church (Sint-Walburgakerk). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde. Wood landscape. End 17th-begin 18th century

Nude with white Sheet, 1937 (oil on canvas)
7332550 Nude with white Sheet, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Jean Brusselmans (1884-1953)

Chinese False Colours Flag, c.1926 (cotton)
7340523 Chinese False Colours Flag, c.1926 (cotton) by Chinese School (20th century) ; 119.4x106.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Burgee of Pirate Yacht Club, Bridlington, c.1898 (wool, linen, machine sewn, printed)
7295737 Burgee of Pirate Yacht Club, Bridlington, c.1898 (wool, linen, machine sewn, printed) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 38.1x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A silk spinning workshop, 19th century, 1864
7125180 A silk spinning workshop, 19th century, 1864; (add.info.: A silk spinning workshop, 19th century. From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie)

Workers using a hemp and flax scutching machine, 19th century, 1864
7125179 Workers using a hemp and flax scutching machine, 19th century, 1864; (add.info.: Workers using a hemp and flax scutching machine)

Workers shredding flax using a hackle or heckle, 19th century, 1864
7125178 Workers shredding flax using a hackle or heckle, 19th century, 1864; (add.info.: Workers shredding flax, 19th century)

Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde
7208869 Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde. Scene with lovers in a garden

Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde
7208867 Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde. Scene with lovers in a garden

Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde
7208866 Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde. Scene with lovers in a garden

Soviet Budenovka Winter Army Cap, 1920s-1930s (object)
7177609 Soviet Budenovka Winter Army Cap, 1920s-1930s (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous style of Cap worn by the Red Army during the Russian Civil War and later); © Don Troiani

Castle (Petegem-aan-de-Schelde, kasteel van Petegem). Interior. Flemish tapestry (Oudenaarde)
7142776 Castle (Petegem-aan-de-Schelde, kasteel van Petegem). Interior. Flemish tapestry (Oudenaarde). "Dutch peasants or Dutch conversation: the flower sellers". First half 18th century

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail
7142449 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut)

A stumpwork basket or toilet box, mid 17th century (stumpwork)
7141194 A stumpwork basket or toilet box, mid 17th century (stumpwork); 16.5x23.5x19.5 cm; Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info)

Embroidered Apron from the Joseon dynasty
3118888 Embroidered Apron from the Joseon dynasty; (add.info.: Embroidered Apron from the Joseon dynasty. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting a woman spinning wool, while her mother reels the yarn, 19th century
5311617 An engraving depicting a woman spinning wool, while her mother reels the yarn, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1814); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting the drilling of needle eyes: in this operation, the punched eye was drilled smooth so that it
5311326 An engraving depicting the drilling of needle eyes: in this operation, the punched eye was drilled smooth so that it did not cut the thread

An engraving depicting a woman spinning, 19th century
5311205 An engraving depicting a woman spinning, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Unraveling the Threads of History: A Journey through the World of Fabric" From the intricate details of the Shroud of Turin in Chiesa della SS. Annunziata church, Turin to the iconic Bayeux Tapestry depicting scenes from 1066-1077, it has woven its way into our cultural heritage. In Paris, France, Europe, one can't help but marvel at the historical significance and religious symbolism behind these ancient textiles. The Shroud of Turin is believed by many to be Jesus Christ's burial cloth, while the Bayeux Tapestry vividly portrays events like the Battle of Hastings. But fabric isn't just a medium for storytelling; it also reflects societal changes and artistic expressions. Take Harvey Nichols' advertisement from 1953 - a testament to fashion's evolving trends and consumer desires. Traveling further afield brings us to Cairo's bustling streets captured by Charles Robertson's brushstrokes. Here we witness vibrant fabrics adorning locals as they go about their daily lives - an explosion of colors that mirrors Egypt's rich culture. Across continents, fabric continues to inspire creativity. Barribal's "A Golden Girl" showcases how this versatile material can be transformed into stunning works of art that transcend time and place. Delving deeper into different cultures reveals unique uses for fabric. From Muslim prayer carpets in Palestine Authority that provide comfort during worship to Costa Rican art celebrating indigenous traditions in Central America - each piece tells a story steeped in tradition and identity. Even closer to home lies everyday life captured through various lenses. Whether it be capturing moments with beloved pets or showcasing innovative designs like Art Gout Beaute’s 1924 creation Rubans de Paris on Maddox Street / St George Street – fabric becomes an integral part of our surroundings. Fabric threads together history, culture, artistry, and personal narratives across centuries and continents. It reminds us that beyond its practicality, a tapestry of human experiences.