Seamstress Collection (#5)

Woman sewing seamstress seated woman headscarf
Woman sewing, The seamstress. A seated woman with a headscarf is busy with adjusting clothing. Theodule Augustin Ribot, 1850 - 1891, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 46.5 cm × w 38 cm

Esther Bruce & Kathy Joyce in Brighton. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother

Esther Bruce in Fulham, London. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother

Esther Bruce & neighbour celebrating the Coronation
Esther Bruce & her neighbour Mrs Bennett celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Fulham, London. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, June 25, 1735

Picture of a Foreigner Making Clothes, 1860. Creator: Yoshikazu
Picture of a Foreigner Making Clothes, 1860

SEWING, 19th CENTURY. A Tranquil Hour. Etching, late 19th century, after a painting by Wilhelm Hasemann

American seamstress and patriot. Then, now, and forever! Betsy Ross sewing the first flag with General George
BETSY ROSS (1752-1836). American seamstress and patriot. Then, now, and forever! Betsy Ross sewing the first flag with General George Washington standing alongside

Royal Wedding Presents - satin blankets
Work in progress on the making of one of the two satin covered blankets ordered by Princess Marina from the Royal School of Needlework on the occasion of her marriage to Prince George

Electrical sewing machine, 1900
Electrical sewing machine. Historical artwork of a woman using a 19th-century electrical sewing machine. She is using her feet to operate a pedal that moves an electrical contact over a rheostat

Toilet of an young Russian officer, c. 1815. Artist: Garneray, Ambroise Louis (1783-1857)
Toilet of an young Russian officer, c. 1815. From a private collection

Trying on Jabot, c. 1815. Artist: Anonymous
Trying on Jabot, c. 1815. Found in the collection of the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

In the Drapers Shop, 1670. Artist: Bloemen, Adriaen van (active 1654-1694)
In the Drapers Shop, 1670. Found in the collection of the Hallwylska Museet, Stockholm

The Seamstress, c1900. Artist: Emil Orlik
The Seamstress, c1900. From The Studio Volume 20. [The Studio Ltd. London & New York, 1900]

The Seamstress, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Charles Amable Lenoir
The Seamstress, late 19th or early 20th century. A print from L Illustration, 27 November 1909

A Dutchwoman Cutting Cloth, 1889. A print from Figaro Exposition, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co, Limited, 4 Stationers Hall Court, London, 1889

A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733 (1904). Tom Rakewell heads for a royal levee at St Jamess Palace, London, in his sedan chair. He is stopped by two bailiffs, who arrest him for debt

Models at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Models at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Trying on a dress at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Trying on a dress at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Waiting for seamstresses leaving work, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Waiting for seamstresses leaving work, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

The young seamstress, c. 1880. Artist: Israels, Jozef (1824-1911)
The young seamstress, c. 1880. Found in the collection of the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

The Tailor (Il Tagliapanni), c. 1565. Artist: Moroni, Giovan Battista (1520 / 25-1578)
The Tailor (Il Tagliapanni), c. 1565. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Interior of a Tailors Shop, c. 1660. Artist: Brekelenkam, Quiringh van (ca 1622-ca 1669)
Interior of a Tailors Shop, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

At the Milliners, 1882. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
At the Milliner s, 1882. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Dressmakers, 1890s. Artist: Vuillard, Edouard (1868-1940)
Dressmakers, 1890s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Seamstresses of the National Union of Women, Frankfurt am Main, World War I, 1915. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

Mousetrap, 1846. Artist: Pavel Andreevich Fedotov
Mousetrap, 1846

French woman using a sewing machine
Pretty French woman making her lacy underwear using a sewing machine. Date: circa 1909

The Tailor Maid by Reginald Higgins
Illustration showing a young woman sewing a suit while a male admirer gazes lovingly into her eyes. Date: 1926

At the dressmaker s
A ladys outfit is given some final finishing touches by her dressmaker. Date: 1907

The Embroidery Frame by Bertha Newcombe
A young Victorian woman using an embroidery frame, a sewing box next to her and an example of her work, in the form of a sampler, seen on the wall behind her. Date: 1905

Seamstress, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

Itinerant seamstress, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

Seamstress ca 1893 Color lithograph wood engraving
Artokoloro

HOME INDUSTRY, c1910. An immigrant family making mens trousers in their New York City tenement home. Oil over a photograph, by Lewis W. Hine, c1910

WOMEN GARMENT WORKERS. Garment workers of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union. Photographed by Lewis W. Hine, c1935

SHOE FACTORY, 1895. A woman worker at a Lynn, Massachusetts, shoe factory. Oil over photograph, 1895, by Frances Benjamin Johnston

Rigolette Trying to Distract herself during Germains Absence, 1844 (oil on canvas)
XIR28097 Rigolette Trying to Distract herself during Germains Absence, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Court, Joseph Desire (1797-1865); 112x80 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

The Couturiers workshop, Arles, 1760 (oil on canvas)
XIR24984 The Couturiers workshop, Arles, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Raspal, Antoine (1738-1811); Musee Reattu, Arles, France; French, out of copyright

The Seamstress, Jozef Israels, 1850 - 1888

Young Mary as a seamstress, Hieronymus Wierix, Anonymous, 1563 - before 1619

For Only One Short Hour The Song of the Shirt Signed and dated, lower left: 1854
For Only One Short Hour The Song of the Shirt Signed and dated, lower left: " 1854 | Anna Blunden", Anna Blunden, 1829-1915, British

Home Dreams Signed and dated in red paint, lower right: CWC. 1869 monogramed
Home Dreams Signed and dated in red paint, lower right: " CWC. 1869" monogramed. Charles West Cope, 1811-1890, British

Lord, Thy Will Be Done Signed and dated, lower left: PCALDERON - 1855"
Lord, Thy Will Be Done Signed and dated, lower left: " PCALDERON - 1855", Philip Hermogenes Calderon, 1833-1898, British

SEWING MACHINE, c1853. Seamstress with an 1853 model Grover and Baker industrial sewing machine. Daguerreotype, American, c1853

LAURETTE TAYLOR (1884-1946). American actress. As the apprentice dressmaker in Happiness, 1917

HINE: SEAMSTRESS, 1917. 16-year-old Helen Anderson sewing gowns for Madame Robinson in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1917

HINE: SEAMSTRESS, 1917. 15-year-old Marie Vancanvenberg working on corsets for Madam Claff at 420 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1917

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.