Weaver Collection (#9)

Egyptian weavers, c3000 BC (1930). From a painting in the Hypogeum of Beni-Hassan. A print from A History of Tapestry, by WG Thomson, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1930

Chinese silk weaving, 20th century

Araucanian woman weaving, Chile, 1922. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II, British Empire to Dahomey, edited by J A Hammerton

Iban weaver, Borneo, 1922. Artist: Dr Charles Hose
Iban weaver, Borneo, 1922. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II, British Empire to Dahomey, edited by J A Hammerton, (Educational Book Co)

Weaver, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Weaver, 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

Woman weaving with straw on a hand loom, Fiesole, near Florence, Italy, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Woman weaving with straw on a hand loom, Fiesole, near Florence, Italy, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Weaving Irish linen, Lurgan, Armagh, 1936. Artist: Fox
Weaving Irish linen, Lurgan, Armagh, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Woman using a loom, Sweden, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Weaver, Muttra, 1917

Shawl weavers, Kashmir, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Shawl weavers, Kashmir, India, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card

Weaving at Spitalfields, London, 1747 (1894). From Hogarths Industry and Idleness series. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition

The Weaver, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
The Weaver, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Syrian Textile Weaver at work on his loom - Damascus. Date: circa 1920

Johannes Fugger
JOHANNES FUGGER German weaver who established himself in Augsburg (1367) and conducted a successful textile trade Date: 1348 - 1409

Male Baya Weaver Bird building the nest, Keoladeo National Park, India

POMO BASKET WEAVER, c1900. A Pomo Native American woman of northwestern California weaving a large close twined mush basket. Photographed c1900

HOUS2A-00031
Weaver at his loom in Europe, 1600s. Hand-colored engraving of a 17th-century illustration by J. Amman

Weaver Weaving Loom Spinning Spinning Wheel 17th Century
A weaver at work on his loom and a man spinning in the 17th century. After a print by Jan Gillisz van Vliet

Penelope at her loom with Telemachus. From a contemporary print c. 1935
Penelope at her loom with Telemachus. From a contemporary print c.1935

Female Cape Weaver with nesting material, Ploceus capensis

Weaver Tripoli 1900 Lebanon
Weaver of Tripoli 1900, Lebanon, Tripoli

man long groomed muttonchops printed quasi-oval style
man with long, groomed muttonchops, printed in quasi-oval style; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1865-1870; Albumen silver print

woman seated Peters Weaver American active Hanover
woman, seated; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1870 - 1875; Albumen silver print

young man printed vignette-style Peters Weaver
young man, printed vignette-style; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1870 - 1875; Albumen silver print

man goatee printed vignette-style Peters Weaver
man with a goatee, printed in vignette-style; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1870 - 1875; Albumen silver print

Howard Shaltz Peters Weaver American active Hanover
Howard Shaltz; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1870 - 1875; Albumen silver print

Emma le Welsh Peters Weaver American active Hanover
Emma le Welsh; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

baby wearing long gown seated couch Peters Weaver
baby wearing a long gown, seated on a couch; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1865-1875; Albumen silver print

Harry Anthoney Peters Weaver American active Hanover
Harry Anthoney; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1865 - 1875; Albumen silver print

man printed vignette-style Peters Weaver American
man, printed in vignette-style; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1865-1875; Albumen silver print

man printed quasi-oval style Peters Weaver American
man, printed in quasi-oval style; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1870 - 1875; Albumen silver print

woman printed quasi-oval style Peters Weaver
woman, printed in quasi-oval style; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

woman printed vignette-style Peters Weaver American
woman, printed in vignette-style; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

older man long beard pince-nez neck Peters Weaver
older man with a long beard, a pince-nez around his neck; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1870 - 1875; Albumen silver print

young man wearing bowtie printed vignette-style
young man wearing a bowtie, printed in vignette-style; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); 1865 - 1875; Albumen silver print

baby seated dark-colored chair tassels Peter S
baby seated in dark-colored chair with tassels; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); about 1865; Albumen silver print

woman standing Peters Weaver American active Hanover
woman, standing; Peter S. Weaver (American, active Hanover, Pennsylvania 1860s - 1910s); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Colonial Beach Va. bunch bathers Hanson E Weaver
Colonial Beach Va. A bunch of bathers; Hanson E. Weaver (American, active 1860s - 1870s); about 1900; Gelatin silver print;

Joseph Marie Charles Dit (Called Or Nicknamed) Jacquard, 1752 A

An Orb Weaver Spider (Araneus Diadematus) Tends Her Web; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Masked Weaver Hanging From Nest On The Banks Of The Shire River, Liwonde National Park; Malawi

A Spider Waits In Her Web; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Dew Collects On The Web Of A European Garden Spider; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A European Garden Spider Waits In Her Web; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Black And Yellow Argiope Spider Guards Her Web; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

An Orb-Weaver Spider Rests On Her Web; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Spider Tries To Dry Off; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Dorze man sits outside his home smoking locally-grown tobacco using a traditional long-stemmed pipe. Living in highlands west of the Abyssinian Rift Valley

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Weaver: Threads of Artistry and Tradition Unite Across Time and Cultures" From the rugged plains of Gunsmoke to the intricate patterns of Navajo Indian rugs, weaving has been an enduring craft that transcends boundaries. In a captivating publicity photograph from the iconic television series Gunsmoke, cast members Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver exude timeless charm as they embody characters woven into American history. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves at the Anderton Boat Lift in Lancashire. Here, amidst towering structures that defy gravity, we witness the delicate dance of threads as they intertwine to create a masterpiece. The Lancashire Weaver from the 1890s stands proud with skilled hands that have perfected this age-old art form. Venturing further into America's heartland, we delve into how Navajo Indian rugs are made. With meticulous precision and deep cultural significance, these vibrant textiles tell stories passed down through generations. Each thread represents a connection to ancestral wisdom and artistic expression. In Spitalfields—a place steeped in history—we encounter the home of a masterful Spitalfields weaver. Within these walls lies not only skill but also passion for preserving traditions that have defined communities for centuries. Journeying back in time to 1855 brings us face-to-face with a silk weaver immersed in their craft. Every movement is deliberate; every thread holds secrets whispered by ancient looms. This snapshot captures both dedication and creativity intertwined seamlessly within one artist's soul. Across oceans lies Chilean Indian Woman weaving a blanket—an image brimming with resilience and determination against adversity. Through her skilled hands emerges warmth and comfort for those who seek solace beneath her creation. A cottage becomes our sanctuary where an anonymous weaver breathes life into fabric on their loom—creating beauty stitch by stitch while embracing simplicity amidst chaos outside its doors. Drifting away from tangible creations yet still exploring connections, we encounter a photograph titled "Are you nervous.