Stitching Collection (#9)

South America; Peru. Textiles

The making of cricket balls at London football company station road, South Norwood Weighing and fitting the quilt and outside cover before seaming

Cattle farming, close-up of vet stitching up cow after performing caesarean section to deliver calf, England, May

Cattle farming, vet stitching up cow after performing caesarean section to deliver calf, England, May

Vostok spacesuit in Baikonur museum
Vostok spacesuit (type worn by Yuri Gagarin) in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Russian spacesuit glove in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4943
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of a surgeon closing an incision at the end of surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4942
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of a surgeon holding thread while stitching an incision at the end of surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Asia, China, Suzhou. Chinese silk threads

Asia, China, Suzhou. Colorful silk threads for embroidery

Doggy Seamstress
A dog seamstress stitching up a torn dolly. Date: early 1930s

Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Beer
Two fashionable ladies at the seaside. On the left, a three piece in blue crepe trimmed with matching frills, by Philippe et Gaston

Two young ladies in outfits by Drecoll
Two fashionable young ladies in outfits by Drecoll. On the left, a dress in grey crepe and black artificial satin. On the right, a dress in coral pink crepe with horizontal stitching. 1924

Two ladies in outfits by Drecoll and Molyneux
Two fashionable young ladies at the seaside in late summer outfits. On the left, a green leather jacket with white pleated crepe de chine skirt, by Drecoll

Three ladies in outfits by Jeanne Lanvin
Three fashionable young ladies wearing outfits by Jeanne Lanvin. On the left, a two-tone blue dress in lace and crepe de chine, with stitching in silver and red

Embroidering, India - Manufacturing decorated Fabric
Three generations of Indian Embroiderers - Manufacturing beautifully decorated clothing fabric. Date: 1906

Girls Fashions 1929
Tennis dress with box pleats; travelling coat, scarf & hat; high-waisted frock with gathered skirt, D-B redingote; coat with over-stitching detail & a dress with side pleats Date: 1929

Female Type / Gloves 1930S
A woman poses outside wearing the latest style of afternoon gloves in yellow jersey trimmed with dark stitching Date: 1930s

Sutured wound, SEM
Sutured wound. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a suture in a dogs skin wound. Magnification: x20 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

HOUS2A-00135
Ladies enjoying their sewing circle, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HOUS2A-00149
Women sewing at home by light from a window. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HOUS2D-00057
Womens sewing circle reenacted at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Industry
Industry. A hard working man sits busily stitching fabrics and casts a shadow of a bee hive. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled

Binding Machines in Operation
Binding machines in operation at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Automatic Feeders in the Binder supply sections to the endless chain of a wire-stitching machine. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Les Invalides, Paris
A retired soldier mends his clothing in his room at Les Invalides, a hospital and retirement home for war veterans

Immigrant Bootmakers at Work, London, 1904
Engraving showing young male immigrants hard at work making shoes; stitching, sewing and hammering at a work table, London, 1904

Two fashionable coats, 1899
Illustration of a three quarter length coat of black cloth lined with white satin (on left). The coat was decorated with large white pearl buttons

Grey & Lace Dress 1899
Pale grey dress with an irregular shaped tunic, machine over-stitching, gauged yoke & white lace under-skirt. Her parasol is also trimmed with a lace flounce

Costume / Red Shorts
Carefree fifties blonde, wearing a cap sleeve blouse & red shorts with side fastening, patch pockets & white over-stitching, leans against some railings

Stitching Mens Shirts
Women stitching gentlemens linen shirts in Ireland

Shoe Factory Interior
The stitching room at the Fine Welt factory of Endicott, Johnson, at Endicott, New York, where more than 4000 persons are engaged in leather working and shoe making

Stitching Fur Cloaks
Men at tables in a workshop surrounded by pelts stitch fur cloaks. A customer lays down his money & places his order. The fur could possibly be ermine

Fox Fur Stole C. 1917
Costume of the Great War: short gathered skirt & loose shapeless jacket with over-stitching, lace-up shoes with a Louis heel, a white fox fur stole & a straw hat

The Institute of Suz Hou Embroidery, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Asia

Carpet makers, Tripoli, Lebanon, Middle East

Tailors Workshop
A busy tailors workshop

Cocktail Chic 1937
Spanish fashions for sunny afternoons in cocktail bars: black self-sriped jacket and pleated skirt, trousers and collarless jacket, grey check jacket with over-stitching

Camel Overcoat 1938
Belted, double-breasted camel overcoat with pocket flaps & decorative over-stitching

Astrakhan Sleeves
A coat from the Ledux Company, Leeds with large decorative buttons, over- stitching & Astrakhan sleeves with gathered tops. Worn with a contrasting belt

Two Ladies Outdoors
Two ladies wear warm for a walk in the leafless autumn woods - one a crepe georgette ensemble with stitching by Philippe et Gaston, the other a crepe dress by Jenny

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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.