Filature Collection

Weaving on Power Looms, Cotton factory floor, engraved by James Tingle (fl. 1830-60) c
KW258427 Weaving on Power Looms, Cotton factory floor, engraved by James Tingle (fl.1830-60) c.1830 (litho) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Carding, Drawing and Roving, Cotton factory floor, engraved by James Tingle (fl. 1830-60) c
KW258411 Carding, Drawing and Roving, Cotton factory floor, engraved by James Tingle (fl.1830-60) c.1830 (litho) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Spinning cotton - Spinning cotton - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979896 Spinning cotton - Spinning cotton - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Spinning cotton - Spinning cotton - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4934792 Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Costume of a woman of Nevers, France, spinning yarn, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4655455 Costume of a woman of Nevers, France, spinning yarn, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Girl of Granada of the poorest class during the Islamic era, Emirates of Granada (1238-1492)
FLO4706342 Girl of Granada of the poorest class during the Islamic era, Emirates of Granada (1238-1492). Because of her poverty, she is always spinning yarn

Equipment used in worsted manufacture: breaking frame, spinning frame and roving frame, 18th century
FLO4593340 Equipment used in worsted manufacture: breaking frame, spinning frame and roving frame, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Letter F: blacksmith; fire; spinner; smoker; iron; fake; sickle; est; fagot; window; fruit. Alphabet (Abecedaire)
DUV4199526 Letter F: blacksmith; fire; spinner; smoker; iron; fake; sickle; est; fagot; window; fruit. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577721 Spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel
FLO4718276 Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel and knitting needles sitting dejected at a table

Greek mythology: Clotho, one of the three Cabinets, the spinner, wraps the thread of human life on her spindle - Eau
FLO4679932 Greek mythology: Clotho, one of the three Cabinets, the spinner, wraps the thread of human life on her spindle - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Stocking frame, knitting machine, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J
FLO4593245 Stocking frame, knitting machine, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Carding engine used for wool manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees "
FLO4593192 Carding engine used for wool manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees " Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary, " London

Slubbing machine or billy, used to twist carded thread in woollen manufacture, 19th century
FLO4593159 Slubbing machine or billy, used to twist carded thread in woollen manufacture, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Woman spinning yarn on a spinning wheel in front of a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577664 Woman spinning yarn on a spinning wheel in front of a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Greek mythology: Atropos, one of the three Cabinets, the relentless, who cuts with his scissors the thread of human
FLO4679944 Greek mythology: Atropos, one of the three Cabinets, the relentless, who cuts with his scissors the thread of human life - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Greek mythology: Lachesis, one of the three Cabinets, the divider, measures the thread of human life on a reel - Eau
FLO4679927 Greek mythology: Lachesis, one of the three Cabinets, the divider, measures the thread of human life on a reel - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

An organ grinder and a poodle with spinning machine before an audience of fashionable women in bonnets with plumes
FLO4677598 An organ grinder and a poodle with spinning machine before an audience of fashionable women in bonnets with plumes, shawls and lace dresses

Silk Worms - Silk Worms - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4981254 Silk Worms - Silk Worms - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Silk Worms - Silk Worms - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Wool manufacturing machine from the 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees "
FLO4593204 Wool manufacturing machine from the 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees " Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary, " London

Machines for silk manufacture: reeling, winding, throwsting, doubling and warping, 18th century
FLO4593333 Machines for silk manufacture: reeling, winding, throwsting, doubling and warping, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

John Austin's steam-powered engine loom and shuttle, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4593220 John Austin's steam-powered engine loom and shuttle, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

The fee of the flax flower in a white dress adorned with leaves, fruits and flowers flows linen - Eau forte by Charles
FLO4637543 The fee of the flax flower in a white dress adorned with leaves, fruits and flowers flows linen - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Duff's draw boy, a thread-arranging machine for a drawloom used in weaving, 19th century
FLO4593122 Duff's draw boy, a thread-arranging machine for a drawloom used in weaving, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Shearing machine used in wool manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by
FLO4593179 Shearing machine used in wool manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Spinning Jenny, multi-spindle spinning frame invented by James Hargreaves, 18th century
FLO4593169 Spinning Jenny, multi-spindle spinning frame invented by James Hargreaves, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees " Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary

Peoples of Africa, White Africa and Black Africa - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History
FLO4727628 Peoples of Africa, White Africa and Black Africa - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Greek mythology: Les Cabinets, deities of fate, Clotho, the spinner, Lachesis
FLO4680005 Greek mythology: Les Cabinets, deities of fate, Clotho, the spinner, Lachesis, the splitter who wraps the thread and Atropos, the relentless

Q for Quenouille, 1920 (illustration)
8603154 Q for Quenouille, 1920 (illustration) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923) ; 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet des Petits Bretons", Hachette)

Q for Cattail - R for Rose, 1920 (illustration)
8603145 Q for Cattail - R for Rose, 1920 (illustration) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923) ; 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet des Petits Bretons")

Cocoons in the house of the pappas of Trypi, drawing by Ferdinandus, to illustrate the story of a trip to Greece
LSE4331174 Cocoons in the house of the pappas of Trypi, drawing by Ferdinandus, to illustrate the story of a trip to Greece, in 1861, 1868 and 1874, by Henri Belle

The Three Spinners Painting by Paul Serusier (1863-1927) 1918 Brest Museum of Fine Arts
JLJ4602427 The Three Spinners Painting by Paul Serusier (1863-1927) 1918 Brest Museum of Fine Arts by Serusier, Paul (1864-1927); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Brest

Woman spinning. Miniature adorning the manuscripts of the "
JLJ4661865 Woman spinning. Miniature adorning the manuscripts of the " Hours of the Duke of Guise", 15th century

Scenes from the life of Charlemagne (742-814) king of the Franks
JLJ4596108 Scenes from the life of Charlemagne (742-814) king of the Franks: the emperor visits women spinning wool. Miniature taken from the manuscript " Speculum historiale"

The skeleton of Death smokes a pipe at the fireside with old Gaffer Goodman
FLO4690293 The skeleton of Death smokes a pipe at the fireside with old Gaffer Goodman, while his young wife is seduced by a suitor at the window

La Foudre cotton mill, illustration from Les Grandes Usines by Julien Turgan
XIR253250 La Foudre cotton mill, illustration from Les Grandes Usines by Julien Turgan, engraved by Edward Etherington (fl.1860) late 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bertrand

Interior of a Cotton Mill (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105864 Interior of a Cotton Mill (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: helped by 2 children)

Carding, Drawing and Roving, engraved by J. Carter, 1842 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF107801 Carding, Drawing and Roving, engraved by J. Carter, 1842 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mule Spinning (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF107800 Mule Spinning (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Ms 202 fol. 10 Weaving, from a book on the silk industry (gouache on paper)
XIR186213 Ms 202 fol.10 Weaving, from a book on the silk industry (gouache on paper) by Chinese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Poitiers

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"Filature: A Journey Through the Textile World" Step into the world of filature, where power looms weave intricate patterns and cotton factories buzz with activity. Engraved by James Tingle, these images capture the essence of this thriving industry. In one scene, we witness carding, drawing, and roving on a cotton factory floor. The skilled hands of workers transform raw material into fine threads ready for weaving. It's a symphony of motion and precision. Moving forward in time, we encounter Hercules and Omphale in a captivating painting by Jacques Dumont. Hercules finds himself enamored with Omphale while serving as her slave—a tale that intertwines love and power. Next, Ferdinandus takes us to Greece through his detailed drawing of cocoons in the house of Trypi's pappas. This illustration from Henri Belle's travel account immerses us in the beauty and tradition surrounding silk production. Paul Serusier's masterpiece "The Three Spinners" transports us to another era where women skillfully spin fibers into yarns. Their rhythmic movements create an enchanting harmony between artistry and functionality. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon scenes from Charlemagne's life—the mighty king who united the Franks. These depictions shed light on how textiles played an integral role in medieval society—symbolizing wealth, status, and craftsmanship. Thomas Rowlandson brings forth a darker side with his handcoloured copperplate engraving titled "The Skeleton of Death. " Here we see old Gaffer Goodman sharing fireside moments with Death itself while his young wife succumbs to temptation at the window—an eerie reminder that life is fleeting. Gobeline workshops come alive as artisans meticulously craft tapestries fit for royalty. Each thread tells a story—a testament to human creativity spanning centuries. Julien Turgan invites us inside La Foudre cotton mill through his illustration from "Les Grandes Usines.