Stitching Collection (#2)

Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas)
989267 Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 46.3x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentle Persuasion. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949). Oil on canvas

Mother and Baby (oil on canvas)
1767507 Mother and Baby (oil on canvas) by Nourse, Elizabeth (1859-1938); 61.6x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Baby. Elizabeth Nourse (1859-1938). Oil on canvas

Stitch Stitch, The Home of a London Tailor, (oil on canvas)
656973 Stitch Stitch, The Home of a London Tailor, (oil on canvas) by Donne, Walter J. (fl.1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stitch Stitch, The Home of a London Tailor. Walter J)

Ceremonial tapestry worn by women during festivities in the Lampong area of southern Sumatra (textile)
LIT389573 Ceremonial tapestry worn by women during festivities in the Lampong area of southern Sumatra (textile) by Indonesian School; (add.info)

Mending the Net, 1871 (oil on canvas)
658304 Mending the Net, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Midwood, William Henry (1833-88); 71x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending the Net. William Henry Midwood (fl.1867-1875). Oil on canvas

Knitters, High Bridge Park, (oil on canvas)
822997 Knitters, High Bridge Park, (oil on canvas) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); 76.1x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Knitters, High Bridge Park. George Benjamin Luks (1866-1933)

Biskra, (oil on canvas)
658568 Biskra, (oil on canvas) by Simoni, Gustavo (1846-1925); 87.5x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Biskra. Gustavo Simoni (b. 1846). Oil on canvas. 87.5 x 59cm); Photo © Christies Images

Detail of an embroidered skirt with a flower and swan motif, from Myanmar (textile)
LIT389554 Detail of an embroidered skirt with a flower and swan motif, from Myanmar (textile) by Shan School; (add.info.: from the Dhara Dhevi Collection;)

Harriet R, 1910-1915 (oil on canvas)
822718 Harriet R, 1910-1915 (oil on canvas) by Boyd, Rutherford (1884-1951); 61.6x61.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harriet R. Boyd Sewing by Candlelight. Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951)

Georgia O Keefe: A Portrait - Hands with Thimble, 1920 (solarised palladium print)
990482 Georgia O Keefe: A Portrait - Hands with Thimble, 1920 (solarised palladium print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 23.49x19.37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgia O Keefe)

Woman Sewing, 1890 (oil on canvas)
5906501 Woman Sewing, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1933); 33x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kone som syr); Photo © O. Vaering

An operation on a vesicovaginal fistula, plate from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l Homme by Jean-Baptiste Marc
CHT235004 An operation on a vesicovaginal fistula, plate from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l Homme by Jean-Baptiste Marc Bourgery (1797-1849) 1866-67 (coloured engraving) by Jacob

Peg in Stitch Boot, c. 1937. Creator: Syrena Swanson
Peg in Stitch Boot, c. 1937

Casket Depicting Scenes from the Old Testament, England, 1668

Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Posten
Quilt, c. 1936

Wedding Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jean Peszel
Wedding Dress, c. 1936

Wallet, c. 1939. Creator: Ralph Morton
Wallet, c. 1939

Purse, c. 1938. Creator: Ralph Morton
Purse, c. 1938

Patchwork Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Mabel Ritter
Patchwork Quilt, c. 1936

Tulip Pattern Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: Mabel Ritter
Tulip Pattern Quilt, c. 1937

Purse, c. 1937. Creator: Mabel Ritter
Purse, c. 1937

Purse, c. 1936. Creator: Mabel Ritter
Purse, c. 1936

Reticule, c. 1937. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Reticule, c. 1937

Eagle Coverlet, c. 1938. Creator: George E. Rhone
Eagle Coverlet, c. 1938

Ingrain Carpet, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Posten
Ingrain Carpet, c. 1936

Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Posten
Coverlet, c. 1936

Sampler, c. 1937. Creator: Walter Praefke
Sampler, c. 1937

Sampler, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Posten
Sampler, c. 1936

Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: Dorothy Posten
Coverlet, c. 1937

Applique Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Posten
Applique Quilt, c. 1936

Chair Cover, c. 1937. Creator: Mabel Ritter
Chair Cover, c. 1937

Sampler, c. 1939. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Sampler, c. 1939

Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: Dorothy Posten
Quilt, c. 1937

Miniature Revolutionary Flag, c. 1940. Creator: John Hall
Miniature Revolutionary Flag, c. 1940

Crewel Embroidery, c. 1937. Creator: Helen E. Gilman
Crewel Embroidery, c. 1937

Afghan Carriage Robe, c. 1937. Creator: J. Howard Iams
Afghan Carriage Robe, c. 1937

Embroidered Picture, c. 1937. Creator: Jules Lefevere
Embroidered Picture, c. 1937

Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: J. Howard Iams
Coverlet, c. 1936

Woven Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: J. Howard Iams
Woven Coverlet, c. 1936

Crewel Embroidery, c. 1936. Creator: Fanchon Larzelere
Crewel Embroidery, c. 1936

Star Design Comforter, c. 1937. Creator: Lloyd Charles Lemcke
Star Design Comforter, c. 1937

Chair Seat, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Chair Seat, c. 1937

Coverlet, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Harry Jennings
Coverlet, 1935/1942

Hooked Rug, c. 1936. Creator: Jules Lefevere
Hooked Rug, c. 1936

Handwoven Carpet, c. 1936. Creator: Jules Lefevere
Handwoven Carpet, c. 1936

Embroidered Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Jules Lefevere
Embroidered Coverlet, c. 1936

Embroidered Picture, c. 1936. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Embroidered Picture, c. 1936

Pillow, c. 1937. Creator: Florence Huston
Pillow, c. 1937

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"Stitching: A Timeless Art of Creation and Healing" In the serene setting of an interior, a lady delicately sews with precision and grace. The oil on canvas painting captures the essence of stitching, showcasing its timeless beauty. Traveling to Padstow, Cornwall in 1900, we witness sail-makers diligently working their craft. Their nimble fingers expertly stitch together sails that will brave the mighty seas, embodying both skill and resilience. A stitched flowers pattern adorns a fabric, breathing life into it with vibrant colors and intricate details, and is a testament to the artistry that can be achieved through needlework. Photographs capture models donning spring hats adorned with veils and flowers. These delicate embellishments trim our hats, adding elegance and charm to our outfits. One particular model showcases a beige Rodier material with a soft and furry surface – truly captivating. From centuries past, we discover corsets meticulously crafted from satin, linen & silk ribbon. These garments were not only fashionable but also served as instruments for shaping one's figure during the 1620-40 era. Amidst these artistic expressions lies another facet - healing. In Armamentarii Chirurgici', we glimpse surgeons operating on breast cancer patients using stitches as tools for mending bodies and restoring hope. Stitching transcends time; it connects us to our ancestors who painstakingly created corsets that shaped silhouettes long ago while reminding us of its modern-day applications in medical procedures. Whether it be creating beautiful patterns or aiding in healing processes, stitching remains an enduring art form that intertwines creativity with purposeful craftsmanship throughout history.