Textile Broidery Collection

British Royal Navy uniform, model from 1812, detail of the back sleeve of a rear admiral's coat
MMM5475155 British Royal Navy uniform, model from 1812, detail of the back sleeve of a rear admiral's coat, 1812 (wool and silk coat); National Maritime Museum, London

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail
7142448 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut)

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail
7142445 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut)

Detail from the Great Bed backcloth, c.1585 (embroidery)
7141203 Detail from the Great Bed backcloth, c.1585 (embroidery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: The figure on the backcloth is reputed to resember the painting of Marie de Medici by)

Museum of the Milan Cathedral. Moses receives the ten commandments. Mantua Nicola Karcher manufactory. 1554 - 1555
7136790 Museum of the Milan Cathedral. Moses receives the ten commandments. Mantua Nicola Karcher manufactory. 1554 - 1555. Italy.; Museo del Duomo, Milan, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Non-regulatory Royal Navy coat, a typical example of a garment worn with a uniform, 18th century (linen and cotton)
MMM5475154 Non-regulatory Royal Navy coat, a typical example of a garment worn with a uniform, 18th century (linen and cotton); National Maritime Museum, London

Cathedral Chapter Museum (Museu Capitular). Tapestry said of the creation (Tapis de la Creacio). 11th century
7207358 Cathedral Chapter Museum (Museu Capitular). Tapestry said of the creation (Tapis de la Creacio). 11th century.; Museo Capitular de la Catedral de Girona, Catalonia

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end
7142444 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut)

Museum of the Milan Cathedral. Moses rand the bronze snake. Mantua Nicola Karcher manufactory. 1554 - 1555. Italy
7136789 Museum of the Milan Cathedral. Moses rand the bronze snake. Mantua Nicola Karcher manufactory. 1554 - 1555. Italy.; Museo del Duomo, Milan, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Scene with a musician playing the guhzeng. Embroidery on a Manila shawl, 19th century (embroidered textile)
AIS5370608 Scene with a musician playing the guhzeng. Embroidery on a Manila shawl, 19th century (embroidered textile); Textile Museum (Museu Textil i d'Indumentaria), Barcelona

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail
7142449 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut)

Detail of a British Royal Navy uniform, model from 1795-1812 (wool and silk and gold alloy embroidered decorations)
MMM5475203 Detail of a British Royal Navy uniform, model from 1795-1812 (wool and silk and gold alloy embroidered decorations); National Maritime Museum, London

Women embroidering sarongs, 1880
3479190 Women embroidering sarongs, 1880; (add.info.: Women embroidering sarongs, Sumatra, 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The trawler Forget Me Not, built in 1883 in Brixham (England). Wool embroidery, before 1909, by Henry Robert Fisher (?)
MMM5468869 The trawler Forget Me Not, built in 1883 in Brixham (England). Wool embroidery, before 1909, by Henry Robert Fisher (?)

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Front
7142450 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Front.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail
7142447 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut)

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail
7142446 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end. Detail.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut)

Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving)
7141208 Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving); 9x11.5 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

Eight-pointed star embroidered by a knight of the Chapter's Grand Cross
MMM5475414 Eight-pointed star embroidered by a knight of the Chapter's Grand Cross, 1797-1805 (gold and silver threads on silk); National Maritime Museum, London

Elizabeth I, c.1590 (oil on panel)
7337893 Elizabeth I, c.1590 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 119.4x91.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

Detail of the socks, which were not regulatory in the British Navy, c.1805 (cotton and wool)
MMM5475206 Detail of the socks, which were not regulatory in the British Navy, c.1805 (cotton and wool); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Detail of the socks)

The Portiere of the Famous, from the Gobelins Tapestry Factory, 1701-25 (tapestry)
XIR68508 The Portiere of the Famous, from the Gobelins Tapestry Factory, 1701-25 (tapestry) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Berlin work rug, c. 1860 (wool & canvas)
BAL2493 Berlin work rug, c.1860 (wool & canvas); Private Collection

The Magic Garden, 1936 (cotton & silk)
BAL6884 The Magic Garden, 1936 (cotton & silk) by Crompton, Rebecca (1895-1947); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Map, 1800-30 (textile)
7244473 Map, 1800-30 (textile) by English School, (19th century); 30.5x38.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Fine white wool, embroidered in cream and black silks)

Map, 1900-30 (textile)
7244472 Map, 1900-30 (textile) by English School, (20th century); 42.5x50.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Map of England and Wales; cream silk)

Side view of blue floral silk dress, tabby ground brocaded with coloured silks
7409716 Side view of blue floral silk dress, tabby ground brocaded with coloured silks, textile designed by Anna Maria Garthwaite c.1736-39

Ceremonial skirt (tapis), 19th century (cotton, silk, embroidery, sequins, and metallic trim)
1069059 Ceremonial skirt (tapis), 19th century (cotton, silk, embroidery, sequins, and metallic trim) by Indonesian School, (19th century); 128.91x121.92 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere as a child, 1625 circa, (oil on canvas)
7146808 Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere as a child, 1625 circa, (oil on canvas) by Titi, Tiberio di (1573-1627); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Diana Cecil, Countess of Oxford, 1614 (oil on canvas)
7146428 Diana Cecil, Countess of Oxford, 1614 (oil on canvas) by Larkin, William (fl.1608-19); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: Diana Cecil, Countess of Oxford, William Larkin, oil on canvas)

Portrait of Henry VIII, 16th century (oil on panel)
7129377 Portrait of Henry VIII, 16th century (oil on panel) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Henry VIII)

Ceremonial textile (palepai), late 19th century (cotton and metal-wrapped cotton yarn)
1069069 Ceremonial textile (palepai), late 19th century (cotton and metal-wrapped cotton yarn) by Indonesian School, (19th century); 342.9x68.58 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Felice Baciocchi, 1806, (oil on canvas)
7129740 Felice Baciocchi, 1806, (oil on canvas) by Benoist, Marie Guilhelmine (1768-1826); Museo Napoleonico, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Felice Baciocchi (1762-1841), by Marie Guilhelmine Benoist

Madonna and St Anne, roman school, attributed to Tommaso Salini, 1622-25, Spada gallery, Rome, Italy
7128871 Madonna and St Anne, roman school, attributed to Tommaso Salini, 1622-25, Spada gallery, Rome, Italy by Salini, Tommaso (1575-1625); Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio

Catherine Knevet, Countess of Suffolk, circa 1615 (painting)
7146434 Catherine Knevet, Countess of Suffolk, circa 1615 (painting) by Larkin, William (fl.1608-19); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: Catherine Knevet, Countess of Suffolk, circa 1615)

Lady Isabella Rich, circa 1615 (painting)
7146430 Lady Isabella Rich, circa 1615 (painting) by Larkin, William (fl.1608-19); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: Lady Isabella Rich, circa 1615, William Larkin, Kenwood house, Highgate)

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183103 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

William, Duke of Normandy rides to welcome Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183115 William, Duke of Normandy rides to welcome Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold rides to Bosham church to pray before leaving for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183100 Harold rides to Bosham church to pray before leaving for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) (detail of 115608) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

Duke Conan of Brittany offers William the keys of Dinan and William honours Harold
XIR157769 Duke Conan of Brittany offers William the keys of Dinan and William honours Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

William leads his army to Brittany where they get stuck in quicksand, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183120 William leads his army to Brittany where they get stuck in quicksand, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Armed riders from Duke William arrive to escort Harold to him, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183111 Armed riders from Duke William arrive to escort Harold to him, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Count Guy of Ponthieu's soldiers take Harold prisoner to Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR161949 Count Guy of Ponthieu's soldiers take Harold prisoner to Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Count Guy of Ponthieu seizes Harold as he lands in Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183106 Count Guy of Ponthieu seizes Harold as he lands in Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Count Guy leads Harold to William, Duke of Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183114 Count Guy leads Harold to William, Duke of Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183104 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

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"Unraveling the Artistry: Exploring the World of Textile Broidery" Step into a world where threads weave tales of history, culture, and creativity. From the intricate Berlin work rug dating back to 1860, crafted with wool and canvas, to the mesmerizing Portrait of Philip IV of Spain in oil on canvas from 1635 - textile broidery has long been an art form that captivates. The Magic Garden comes alive through cotton and silk in a vibrant tapestry from 1936, while maps transformed into textiles transport us across time. Whether it's the Map from 1800-30 or its counterpart from 1900-30, these fabric renditions offer a unique perspective on cartography. A glimpse into fashion history reveals Anna Maria Garthwaite's exquisite design skills showcased in a blue floral silk dress. Originally created between 1736-39 and later remodeled in the 1760s, this masterpiece showcases brocaded colored silks against a tabby ground. Delving deeper into ceremonial attire, we encounter a magnificent tapis skirt adorned with embroidery, sequins, metallic trim made during the 19th century. Its intricate craftsmanship reflects cultural traditions passed down through generations. Portraits painted on canvas also find their place within textile broidery's realm. Vittoria della Rovere as a child gazes at us from circa 1625 while Diana Cecil captures our attention with her regal presence in an oil painting dated back to1614. Even Henry VIII himself is immortalized through this medium in his iconic portrait from the16th century. Lastly, we are transported to far-flung lands by exploring late nineteenth-century palepai ceremonial textiles woven with cotton and metal-wrapped yarn – each thread whispering stories of rituals and customs. Textile broidery stands as more than just decorative art; it embodies centuries-old techniques merged with artistic expression.