Seamstress Collection (#2)

Industry. The Silkworm. - I am only an insect, a simple caterpillar, A worm and nothing more; but, thanks to my work
8600280 Industry. The Silkworm. - I am only an insect, a simple caterpillar, A worm and nothing more; but, thanks to my work, I am regarded as equal to the most illustrious animals

The Seamstress, 1880. Creator: Christian Krohg
The Seamstress, 1880

Esther Bruce at the launch of Aunt Esther's Story. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother

Woman sewing, 1902 (oil on canvas)
896466 Woman sewing, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 46x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Femme cousant. )

The Sewing Room; Le Salon de Couture, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
825849 The Sewing Room; Le Salon de Couture, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 56x46.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sewing Room; Le Salon de Couture)

The Patchwork Quilt (oil on canvas)
XPG379886 The Patchwork Quilt (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection

Tailoring in Venice, 1886, Italy, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th century pattern, Europe
7279710 Tailoring in Venice, 1886, Italy, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th century pattern, Europe by Unknown Artist

the dressmaker
Ruth Franke

Silk lady
Bruno Lavi

The Song of the Shirt, or For Only One Short Hour, 1854 (oil on canvas)
XYC139990 The Song of the Shirt, or For Only One Short Hour, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Blunden, Anna E. (1830-1915); 47x39.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Dress designed by Henry Van de Velde, c. 1902 (b / w photo)
1730134 Dress designed by Henry Van de Velde, c.1902 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century)

Dress designed by Henry Van de Velde, c. 1902 (b / w photo)
1730133 Dress designed by Henry Van de Velde, c.1902 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century)

Seamstress, wearing a Bavolet headdress, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643. The Bavolet was a lace cap with a frill at
FLO4657424 Seamstress, wearing a Bavolet headdress, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643. The Bavolet was a lace cap with a frill at the back, also known as the curtain bonnet

Fabric samples sent by Mary Alexander, 1726 (textiles & pen & ink on paper)
7142985 Fabric samples sent by Mary Alexander, 1726 (textiles & pen & ink on paper) by Alexander, Mary (1693-1760); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Letter, (oil on canvas)
658975 The Letter, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 47x38.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949). Oil on canvas

The Tired Seamstress, 1866 (oil on canvas)
656891 The Tired Seamstress, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Midwood, William Henry (1833-88); 28x35in cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tired Seamstress. William Henry Midwood (fl.1867-1875)

The Seamstress, (oil on canvas)
651294 The Seamstress, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 66x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seamstress. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949). Oil on canvas

The Seamstress, 1898 (oil on canvas)
7074515 The Seamstress, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 115.5x71 cm; Private Collection

A Dressmaker (litho)
7153125 A Dressmaker (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dressmaker. Illustration for Life Studies in Palmistry by Ina Oxenford and Anna Macdowell Cosgrave)

The Little Dressmaker (engraving)
7167609 The Little Dressmaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Dressmaker)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Corsetiere; Stay-maker; Schnurbrustmacherin (engraving)
7195542 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Corsetiere; Stay-maker; Schnurbrustmacherin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Widowed and Fatherless, 1888
CH27430 Widowed and Fatherless, 1888 by Kennington, Thomas Benjamin (1856-1916); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Sempstress (oil on canvas)
CH364897 The Sempstress (oil on canvas) by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); 63.9x76.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Seamstresses in an Interior (oil on canvas)
CH402401 Seamstresses in an Interior (oil on canvas) by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas)
CH441598 A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Lorimer, John Henry (1856-1936); 127x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Apprentice Seamstress (engraving)
3648017 Apprentice Seamstress (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apprentice Seamstress)

The Letter, 1746 (oil on canvas)
3618004 The Letter, 1746 (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); 61 x 49.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Woman Embroidering, 1855-1860 (black chalk and graphite heightened with white on wove
5667936 Woman Embroidering, 1855-1860 (black chalk and graphite heightened with white on wove paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 38.8 x 25.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French

Needle Money, illustration from Punch Magazine
LIS384761 Needle Money, illustration from Punch Magazine, December 1849 (engraving) (for pair see 384762) by English School, (19th century); Museum of London, UK; eLiss Fine Art; English

A Stitch is Free, or A Stitch in Time, 1917 (oil on canvas)
619289 A Stitch is Free, or A Stitch in Time, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The sewing machine (chromolitho)
977686 The sewing machine (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sewing machine)

Needle and thread (chromolitho)
977640 Needle and thread (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Needle and thread)

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071405 A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.6x39.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: The Arrested)

Title page of The Devils Pool by George Sand, illustrated by Tony Johannot
CHT420009 Title page of The Devils Pool by George Sand, illustrated by Tony Johannot, 1851 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A tailor in Venice (engraving)
729459 A tailor in Venice (engraving) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tailor in Venice. Engraving by after original artowrk by Eugene de Bls)

Teenage seamstress, engraving by Fortune Meaulle (1844-1901) (engraving)
3245522 Teenage seamstress, engraving by FortuneMeaulle (1844-1901) (engraving) by McCausland, K. (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a young man at a desk
Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a young man writing with a quill pen at a desk with several books. Death and the Student

Nova 2644 fol. 105v The Tailors Shop: Clothes of Linen, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142932 Nova 2644 fol.105v The Tailors Shop: Clothes of Linen, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Interior with Lady Sewing, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
CBR161848 Interior with Lady Sewing, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Holsoe, Carl (1863-1935); 73x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo eConnaught Brown, London; Danish, out of copyright

A Woman Embroidering, plate 41 from The Costume of China, engraved by J
STC89209 A Woman Embroidering, plate 41 from The Costume of China, engraved by J. Dadley, 1800 (engraving) by Mason, Major George Henry (19th century) (after)

Needle-Work (engraving)
6010449 Needle-Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Needle-Work. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1869).); © Look and Learn

Punch cartoon: Specimens from Mr Punchs Industrial Exhibition of 1850 (engraving)
6034635 Punch cartoon: Specimens from Mr Punchs Industrial Exhibition of 1850 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Spinning wheel
A young seamstress at her spinning wheel. Artist: Lilian Amy Govey Date: 1920

The Embroiderer (w / c & ink on paper)
AGN358247 The Embroiderer (w/c & ink on paper) by Lavallee-Poussin, Etienne de (1733-93); 16.7x10.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Brodeuse; ); Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

Cover of Paris-Vivant Magazine, 1901 (colour litho)
STC183264 Cover of Paris-Vivant Magazine, 1901 (colour litho) by Wely, Jacques (1873-1910); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

A woman is pampered by her staff
A woman is pampered by her seamstress, her clothes seller, her hairdresser and two chambermaids. As Montesquieu said, For one man to live deliciously, one hundred others must work tirelessly

Seamstress in Bavolet, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643
Seamstress, wearing a Bavolet headdress, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643. The Bavolet was a lace cap with a frill at the back, also known as the curtain bonnet

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"From Betsy Ross to Esther Bruce: Celebrating the Artistry of Seamstresses" In the realm of history and art, seamstresses have left an indelible mark on society. One iconic image takes us back to the birth of a nation, as Betsy Ross meticulously sews the first American flag. Henry Mosler's painting captures her dedication and patriotism, reminding us of her role in shaping America's identity. Elisabeth Moore Hallowell's drawing further immortalizes Betsy Ross as an American seamstress and patriot. Her skillful hands bring life to every stitch, symbolizing unity and freedom for a young nation. Even in silent films, sewing holds its own allure. A still from one such film depicts a captivating scene where needle meets thread, showcasing the timeless beauty found in this craft. The significance of Betsy Ross making the first American flag is also captured in a vibrant color lithograph. The colors she chooses reflect not only her creativity but also her commitment to representing a united country through fabric and design. Moving forward in time, we encounter Mary Cassatt's masterpiece "Young Mother Sewing. " This oil painting showcases another facet of seamstressing - that it is not just about creating flags or costumes but also about nurturing relationships within families. Intriguingly titled "The Haunted Lady, " Punch magazine reminds us that even amidst societal challenges, women like Esther Bruce persevered with their needlework skills. Whether facing ghostly apparitions or everyday struggles, these women used their talents to overcome adversity with grace. Esther Bruce herself became known for her work both on stage and offstage. From being photographed alongside her father Joseph Bruce in Fulham to attending events like Aunt Esther's Story launch or joining forces with suffragette Constance Lytton Jane Wharton - Esther embodied strength and resilience through her craft. Collaboration was key within the world of seamstresses, as seen in the image of Esther Bruce and Kathy Joyce in Brighton.