Spool Collection (#2)

Centennial Of Barbours Thread, 1784 - 1884 (chromolitho)
733389 Centennial Of Barbours Thread, 1784 - 1884 (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centennial Of Barbours Thread)

Spinner (Addie Laird), 1910 (gelatin silver print)
492568 Spinner (Addie Laird), 1910 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child labour; USA; America; American ); Photo eChristies Images; American

The Lacemakers; Spetsknypplerskor, 1894 (oil on canvas)
659722 The Lacemakers; Spetsknypplerskor, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 92.3x94.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lacemakers; Spetsknypplerskor)

Children Flying Kite in Countryside (chromolitho)
733361 Children Flying Kite in Countryside (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Olden Times - also known as Spinning Flax, Olden Times, 1861 (oil on canvas)
1079448 Olden Times - also known as Spinning Flax, Olden Times, 1861 (oil on canvas) by White, Edwin (1817-77); 3.2x53.3 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

PICTURE 2 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to use it. Picture shows : a spare spool is placed in the end of the frame that will engage with the winding key

Group of large empty wooden spools
circle, day, empty, factory, nobody, outdoor, repetitive, round, row, shadow, shape, spool, storage, wooden, Henri Silberman, 86068074

Rope used for fishing was found coiled on a large spool

Spinning Wheel and Spools, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Shinsai
Spinning Wheel and Spools, 19th century

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Mexico, Oaxaca, Spools of coloured wools on loom ready for weaving

General View of Spinning-room, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Jones Sewing Machine - By Royal Appointment
Jones Sewing Machine - by Royal Appointment to both the former Queen Alexandra and current (then ) Queen Mary. Date: circa 1910s

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Young textile mill girls at a cotton mill in America. Photograph by Lewis Hine, c1911

TEXTILE MILL WORKERS, 1908. A group of textile mill workers at the Indianapolis Cotton Mill in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1908

A Fishermans Wife fisher woman leaning window
A Fishermans Wife, A fisher woman, leaning from a window with a reel in one hand and a spool of thread in the other. Gerard Dou, 1653, panel, oil paint (paint)

A Bundle Of Bluebells Wrapped With Ribbon; Northumberland, England

Close Up Of Japanese Textile Material; Kyoto, Japan

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. A group of young workers at a cotton mill in North Pownal, Vermont. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1910

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Young textile mill workers at Rhodes Mfg. Company in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1908

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1916. Two boys spinning at the textile mill in Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1916

HINE: TEXTILE MILL, 1912. The spinning room at the Flint Cotton Mill in Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1912

Lady Hamilton as The Spinstress, c1782, (1912). Artist: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as The Spinstress, c1782, (1912). Painting held at Kenwood House, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Arachne - Native De Colophon, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres Femmes
Arachne - Native De Colophon, 1403, (1939). The illustration is part of the manuscript De Claris mulieribus, traduction anonyme en francais (Livre des femmes nobles et renommees)

Making the warp, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Girl with a Distaff, c1873. Artist: Matthijs Maris
Girl with a Distaff, c1873. From The Studio Volume 77. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1919]

Barbed wire spooling, the defence of Verdun, France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War 1914-1918

Vase-painting of a woman spinning, 5th century BC
Greek vase-painting of a woman spinning. A white-ground figure made in Athens, 5th century BC

Weavers, 1751-1777. Artist: Denis Diderot
Weavers, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Lace makers, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

A tale of Clarks O. N. T. Spool Cotton
A tale of Clarks O.N.T. Spool Cotton. Mournful the tale, and sad the sight, o, shed a tear for Joness plight. His clothes were new but ah, the cotton theyd sewed them with, alas was rotten

Spool of rusted barbed wire, Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA. Route 66

Textile industry retro machinery
Illustration of a textile industry retro machinery

INDIA: TEXTILE MILL, c1942. Employees at a busy textile mill in Bombay, India. Photograph, c1942

INDIA: ARMY INSTRUCTOR, c1942. Chinese troops receiving instructions in the laying of wire from United States Army instructor, Corporal Eyen Huey. Photograph, c1942

Fish snap hooks engraving 1812
RURAL SPORTS by the Reverend William Barker Daniel

Textile / tapestry machine
Antique illustration of machinery used in textile/tapestry industry isolated on white

Shear frame
Antique illustration of a shear frame

Sizing machine
Antique illustration of a sizing machine

Roll mill
Sheet metal working machine, Roll mill

Flax spinning machine
Antique illustration of a Flax spinning machine

Shearer, textile manufacture machines
Antique illustration of a Shearer, textile manufacture machines

Textile manufacture machines
Antique illustration of a textile manufacture machines

Old handcraft, textile manufacture machines
Antique illustration of an Old handcraft, textile manufacture machines

Cross-section diagram of a cine camera

Spooled tape measure, front view

Drum kit, electric guitar, rattles and tape recorder in room with wooden floor

Digital illustration of reel of hread and dressmakers pattern

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1924. A young worker using textile machinery at the Cheney Silk Mill in Manchester, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1924

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"From Telegraph to Textiles: Exploring the World of Spools" Step into the fascinating world of spools as we unravel their diverse history and uses. In the early days, a spool was not just a simple object but an essential part of communication. The telegraph receiver relied on these cylindrical wonders to transmit messages across great distances, connecting people in ways never thought possible before. Fast forward to the bustling manufactory of TRIGEMA, where different cotton fabrics are pictured alongside rows upon rows of colorful spools. These tiny tools play a crucial role in weaving intricate patterns and creating beautiful textiles that adorn our lives. Venturing further back in time, we discover turn-of-the-century cash registers standing proudly atop old store counters. Amongst antique treasures like these, one can spot trusty wooden spools patiently waiting for their next thread winding task. Across continents and cultures, spools have left their mark. In picturesque Millbrook, New York, an alpaca farm thrives thanks to its woolly inhabitants whose fibers find themselves neatly wound around sturdy spindles - yet another testament to the versatility of these humble objects. Even royalty recognizes the importance of quality craftsmanship embodied by spools. Jones Sewing Machine holds the prestigious title "By Royal Appointment, " showcasing how even monarchs rely on this timeless tool for their sewing needs. As we delve deeper into history's archives, we stumble upon vintage advertising trade cards featuring Clarks Cotton Thread - each card adorned with vibrant litho prints capturing the allure and practicality that comes with using well-crafted threads wound tightly around small wooden cylinders. Artistic endeavors also find solace in the presence of spools; from Jeune Bretonne au Rouet depicting a young woman engrossed in spinning yarn with her spindle to Fisherman immortalized on canvas through bold brushstrokes - both masterpieces paying homage to this age-old tool's significance in everyday life.