Stitching Collection (#7)

Crazy Quilt, c. 1940. Creator: Ruth M Barnes
Crazy Quilt, c. 1940

Crazy Quilt (Section), c. 1940. Creator: Ruth M Barnes
Crazy Quilt (Section), c. 1940

Crazy Quilt (Detail), c. 1940. Creator: Ruth M Barnes
Crazy Quilt (Detail), c. 1940

Crazy Quilt Detail, c. 1939. Creator: Ruth M Barnes
Crazy Quilt Detail, c. 1939

Diving deep
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Broken Jelly Heart
Erik Tjernlund

Stitching a upper of a shoe at the H Solomons shoe factory in Tottenham. 30th July 1956

Old lady sewing boys pant needle work

Clothing Stockings. This girl puts seams in stockings at the rate of 4, 000 stitches a minute. March 1944 P018457

TAPESTRY MAKING 1930S
A woman makes a tapestry, tracing the design from a canvas. Date: 1930s

A stitch in time saves nine 1866
A middle class mother sews her daugthers clothing with the little watching her. Date: 1866

16th century Bookbinders
Stages in the binding of a books : stitching the gatherings, flattening the sheets for insertion. Date: 16th century

Woman crocheting 1906
Photograph of a woman entitled Wandering Thoughts crocheting at home maybe for a piece of clothing or a doily. Date: 1906

17th century Tailors
A pair of tailors at work : one, who wears a wig, stands at a table with shears to cut cloth, while his assistant sits stitching. Date: 17th century

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BULGARIA Veilko Tarnovo Colourful Bulgarian embroidery outside gift shop. Colorful Store Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour

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China, Yunnan Province, Baisha, Colourful blue and white tie dyed tablecloth displayed in market

Carpet maker stitches the hem of a striped carpet, Rajasthan
A carpet maker stitches the hem of a heavy coir striped carpet outside his workshop in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 1984

The hands of sailmaker William Leitch, in his sail loft
The calloused working hands of sailmaker William Leitch, of East Loch Tarbert, Scotland. William is the third generation of sailmakers to work from the old sail loft in Tarbert on the West Coast of

Fishing net cart, Bermeo, Spain
Men haul fishing nets from a cart on the harbourside at Bermeo, Spain, while one of their wives sits on the ground to repair them Date: 1990

Fisherman, wicker lobster pot, Seaton
A fisherman wearing a fishermans smock and cap, mends his nets using a net shuttle on the pebble beach at Seaton, Devon. He sits on a wickerwork lobster pot beneath the cliffs

Embroidery; The Artists Mother, 1882-83 (conte crayon on Michallet paper)
3468874 Embroidery; The Artists Mother, 1882-83 (contecrayon on Michallet paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 31.2x24.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Seamstress, 1916 (oil on canvas)
CGW445477 The Seamstress, 1916 (oil on canvas) by DeCamp, Joseph (1858-1923); 92.2x71.5 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

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

Seamstress, 1800s
Woman sewing to earn money at home, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Woman stitching a patchwork quilt, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Workers at Finns Shoe Factory, Penzance
Rows of women working at sewing machines at Finns Shoe Factory - Penzanze, Cornwall

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Vintage Voigtlander Brilliant camera with leather case and roll films

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Vintage Voigtlander Brilliant camera with leather case and roll films

Two Dirty Baseballs

The Departure, 19th / early 20th century. Artist: James Tissot
The Departure, 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Carpet Weavers at work. Date: 1911

Asia, Bhutan, Bumthang. Bhutanese Textile

The making of cricket balls at London football compny station road, South Norwood Making the quilt, cork to the weight of about 2 3 4 oz is bound by pure worcester wool and hammered into shape 1926

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Young girl learning to sew, frontier America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Woman reenactor sewing, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Woman reenactor sewing, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Woman reenactor sewing at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Suits & Dresses 1935
Stylish & unusal details enliven these dresses & suits. Some features include a 3- piece suit, jabot, pleated cape sleeves, over-stitching, patch pockets & angular panels

Florence Nightingale, British nurse and hospital reformer, c1836 (1956). Artist: William White
Florence Nightingale, British nurse and hospital reformer, c1836 (1956). Seated beside her sister, Frances Parthenope, Lady Verney

Cobbler, 16th century (184). Artist: Jost Amman
Cobbler, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Craftsmen, Cairo, Egypt, Africa, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Craftsmen, Cairo, Egypt, Africa, 1936. Age-old designs woven on modern cloth. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Snap Playing Cards - Tailor - Stephen Stitch. circa 1930s

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

Greetings card in the shape of a winter glove. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Cutout Christmas card with cricket ball
Cutout Christmas card with a hand holding a cricket ball -- a right good innings! Date: circa 1890s

China - Young Street Tailor Girls. Date: circa 1906

Advert for Panda shoes 1948
Stylish, comfortable & practical womans shoe in suede & leather with a low heel & a lace- up front with decorative stitching. Date: 1948

Two girls sewing
Two girls concentrating on their stitching. circa 1890s

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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.