Textile Industry Collection (#5)

The New French Treaty - No. II. Lyons and French Silks, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The New French Treaty - No. II. Lyons and French Silks, 1862. View of the Croix Rousse...[this] was for a very long period the head-quarters of the population of canuts

Woman on Veranda, Spinning... 18th century. Creator: Shunsho
Woman on Veranda, Spinning; another Pounding Cloth on Rock in Foreground, 18th century

Cotton-Mills, Rideles Bank, 1872. Creator: Granville Perkins
Cotton-Mills, Rideles Bank, 1872. Industrial buildings for milling cotton on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Love Conquered Fear, c1840. Creator: Auguste Hervieu
Love Conquered Fear, c1840. Ragged child workers in a Victorian textile factory. British writer Frances Trollope visited Manchester in 1832 to witness the condition of children employed in

How The Early Spinning Jenny Worked, c1934. Illustration showing the machine for spinning cotton, invented in 1764 by James Hargreaves. The accompanying text explains the mechanism

Love Conquered Fear, 1840. Michael Armstrong, adopted by a mill owner, embracing his brother Edward who is one of the ragged factory boys working amongst the spinning mules

Heckling hemp, 1866. Heckling is the process of combing hemp or flax to remove impurities prior to spinning. A print from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining

Portion of an old broadcloth manufactury, Cranbrook, Kent, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Portion of an old broadcloth manufactury, Cranbrook, Kent, 1857....in this locality...cloth manufacture was at one period held in high repute; and Hasted, the historian of Kent

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, title page (recto), 1554. Creator: Matteo Pagano
Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, title page (recto), 1554

Textile factory JLP01_08_044898
PATONS AND BALDWINS KNITTING FACTORY, LINGFIELD CLOSE, DARLINGTON. Two women working machinery in the spinning shed at Patons and Baldwins knitting factory

Textile factory JLP01_08_044897
PATONS AND BALDWINS KNITTING FACTORY, LINGFIELD CLOSE, DARLINGTON. Rows of spinning machinery in the spinning shed at Patons and Baldwins knitting factory

Factory construction JLPP01_08_001296
PATONS AND BALDWINS KNITTING FACTORY, LINGFIELD CLOSE, DARLINGTON. Laing workers fixing shuttering on the construction site of Patons and Baldwins knitting factory in Darlington

A banner reading Sales is seen on a clothing stores front window during the start of
A banner reading " Sales" is seen on a clothing stores front window during the start of winter sales in Strasbourg, France January 10, 2018. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

A patch of cotton that was left unharvested is seen near Wakita, Oklahoma, U.S. May 11, 2018. Picture taken May 11, 2018. REUTERS/Nick Oxford

Assembled bags ready for delivery are on display at the Naples Florida factory of
Assembled bags ready for delivery are on display at the Naples, Florida factory of Korchmar, a family-owned business in Naples, Florida, U.S. February 13, 2018. Picture taken on February 13, 2018

A shop advertises winter sale in the centre of Vienna, Austria, February 14, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

Cotton left over from last years harvest is seen in a field near Wakita, Oklahoma, U.S. May 11, 2018. Picture taken May 11, 2018. REUTERS/Nick Oxford

A cotton plant that was left unharvested is seen in a field near Wakita, Oklahoma, U.S. May 11, 2018. Picture taken May 11, 2018. REUTERS/Nick Oxford

A banner announces Sales on a clothing store front window during the start of winter
A banner announces " Sales" on a clothing store front window during the start of winter sales in Strasbourg, France January 10, 2018. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

Cotton-Store and Coolies, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Cotton-Store and Coolies, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Workers at a cotton warehouse in what is now Mumbai, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Cotton Store, Bombay; Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Cotton Store, Bombay; Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Workers at a cotton warehouse in what is now Mumbai, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Manufacturing Tyrian Purple, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910-15 (litho)
STC357966 Manufacturing Tyrian Purple, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910-15 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cloth-Stretcher, from the series "Twelve Types of Womens Handicraft (Fujin)
Cloth-Stretcher, from the series " Twelve Types of Womens Handicraft (Fujin tewaza juni ko)", Japan, c. 1798/99

Weaving silk, plate 11 from the series "Silkworm Cultivation (Kaiko yashinai gusa)", Japan, c. 1772

Les Travaux de la Manufacture (The Factory in Operation) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1783/84. Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet, manufactured by Oberkampf Manufactory

Les Travaux de la Manufacture (The Activities of the Factory) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1783/84. Dyeing and printing of mass-produced textiles

February from The Medallion Months, Flanders, before 1528. Creator: Unknown
February from The Medallion Months, Flanders, before 1528. Circle of Bernard Van Orley

Spinning, c. 1898. Creator: Emilie V. Clarkson
Spinning, c. 1898. Photogravure, no. 18 from the portfolio " American Pictorial Photography, series ii" (1901); edition 34/150

A Woman Weaving, Seated at a Hand Loom, ca. 1796. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
A Woman Weaving, Seated at a Hand Loom, ca. 1796

The Making of Silk Floss, ca. 1790. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Making of Silk Floss, ca. 1790

Women Weaving Silk Cloth, ca. 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Women Weaving Silk Cloth, ca. 1800

Esemplario di Lauori... title page (recto), August 1, 1532. [From a book of needlework designs]

Essempio di recammi, page 15 (recto), 1530. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente
Essempio di recammi, page 15 (recto), 1530. Examples of Needlework by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, first published in 1527, was one of the first textile pattern books to be issued in Italy

Essempio di recammi, page 12 (verso), 1530. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente
Essempio di recammi, page 12 (verso), 1530. Examples of Needlework by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, first published in 1527, was one of the first textile pattern books to be issued in Italy

Essempio di recammi, page 12 (recto), 1530. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente
Essempio di recammi, page 12 (recto), 1530. Examples of Needlework by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, first published in 1527, was one of the first textile pattern books to be issued in Italy

Essempio di recammi, page 10 (verso), 1530. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente
Essempio di recammi, page 10 (verso), 1530. Examples of Needlework by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, first published in 1527, was one of the first textile pattern books to be issued in Italy

Essempio di recammi, page 13 (recto), 1530. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente
Essempio di recammi, page 13 (recto), 1530. Examples of Needlework by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, first published in 1527, was one of the first textile pattern books to be issued in Italy

Essempio di recammi, page 17 (recto), 1530. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente
Essempio di recammi, page 17 (recto), 1530. Examples of Needlework by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, first published in 1527, was one of the first textile pattern books to be issued in Italy

Essempio di recammi, page 11 (recto), 1530. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente
Essempio di recammi, page 11 (recto), 1530. Examples of Needlework by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, first published in 1527, was one of the first textile pattern books to be issued in Italy

Essempio di recammi, page 9 (recto), 1530. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente
Essempio di recammi, page 9 (recto), 1530. Examples of Needlework by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, first published in 1527, was one of the first textile pattern books to be issued in Italy

A Woman Spinning, Plate 4 from Five Feminine Occupations, ca. 1640-57

Francois Richard-Lenoir, French industrialist (chromolitho)
1094033 Francois Richard-Lenoir, French industrialist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Richard-Lenoir (1765-1839), French industrialist

Weavers workshop, Netherlands, 16th Century (colour litho)
969071 Weavers workshop, Netherlands, 16th Century (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weavers workshop, Netherlands, 16th Century)

Joseph Marie Jacquard, French weaver and merchant (chromolitho)
972073 Joseph Marie Jacquard, French weaver and merchant (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834), French weaver and merchant

Cotton print sample from Bellary in Madras, from The Collection of the Textile
HMP394682 Cotton print sample from Bellary in Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Gold and beetle wing embroidery sample from Madras, from
HMP394673 Gold and beetle wing embroidery sample from Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Chikan embroidered muslin sample from Dacca in Bengal
HMP394671 Chikan embroidered muslin sample from Dacca in Bengal, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

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The textile industry is a vibrant tapestry of history, innovation, and artistry. From the humble beginnings of the first sewing machine in 1846 to the intricate designs woven on looms by skilled artisans, this industry has shaped our world in countless ways. In 1857, Ando Hiroshige captured the essence of textile production with his depiction of the Dye House at Konya-cho in Kanda. The vibrant colors and meticulous craftsmanship showcased here are a testament to the dedication and skill required to create beautiful fabrics. Another glimpse into this world can be seen in Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works circa 1884. Though its creator remains unknown, their work speaks volumes about the precision and attention to detail that went into every piece produced at these renowned works. Carpet weaving was also an integral part of this industry, as shown by Hammersmith Carpet Weaving at Merton Abbey Works. The anonymous artist's portrayal transports us back to a time when handcrafted rugs adorned homes with their intricate patterns and luxurious textures. We cannot forget the role technology played in revolutionizing textile production. James Tingle's engraving depicts power looms on a cotton factory floor, showcasing how mechanization transformed manufacturing processes forever. Ando Hiroshige returns with Hatsune no Baba; Bakurocho circa 1857, offering yet another glimpse into Japan's rich textile heritage. This captivating artwork captures both tradition and progress as women weave delicate threads together on looms. Wool sorters were essential figures within this industry during c1880s - their expertise ensured only high-quality materials made it through for further processing. Their contribution cannot be overstated when considering woolen textiles' enduring popularity throughout history. Saltaire works from around 1880 showcases one of Britain's iconic mills where workers labored tirelessly to produce fine textiles that would adorn people's lives across continents. These grand establishments were hubs of creativity and industry, shaping the fabric of society.