Yarn Collection (#7)

The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183128 The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Earl Harold rides from Bosham to London, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183123 Earl Harold rides from Bosham to London, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Advert, John Todd & Son, Rope Manufacturers, Rutherglen
Advert for John Todd & Son, Rope and Twine Manufacturers and Yarn Spinners, Rutherglen, Scotland. 1905

Norman servants prepare a banquet for William and Bishop Odo blesses the meal
XIR187008 Norman servants prepare a banquet for William and Bishop Odo blesses the meal, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

An organ grinder and a poodle with spinning machine before an audience of fashionable women in bonnets with plumes, shawls and lace dresses

Young man in chenille yarn jacket, cravat, gloves, trousers, top hat and stick. When fashions appear strange or embarrassing, I recall the hammer wigs, wide-sleeve coats, arabesque embroidery

Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor
451817 Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Russian serfs or peasantry, 18th century
Russian serfs or peasantry. A peasant in travel clothes with hat, shirt, boots and bark shoes, and women spinning yarn and washing clothes

View of the village of Nikali, Thessaly, Greece, 1821
View of the village of Nikali, near Larissa, the capital of Thessaly, Greece. Villagers draw water from a well, a man plays a lute, women spin and weave. Copied from Edward Dodwells Views of Greece

Native Americans of Paraguay converted by Jesuits shown wearing clothes, plowing the land, spinning yarn, and living in a timber house with a shrine to the Virgin Mary and Jesus

Batting machine used in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by James Burton from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Woman spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

Wool comber using heated wool combs to pull a fine sliver of wool to be spun into yarn. Washed raw wool in a basket, and a clay comb-pot to heat the combs in the foreground

Woman spinning yarn on a spinning wheel in front of a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

Wool-comber combing out wool remove short fibres. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

Rope maker twisting rope yarns together on a rope walk while an apprentice turns a wheel to revolve the hook. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Sailor spinning a yarn to fisherman and fisherwoman
Sailor spinning a yarn to a fisherman and a fisherwoman, Ilfracombe, Devon. 1906

The Spinner, a Niddy-noddy Hanging on the Wall, 1652-62 (oil on panel)
3704101 The Spinner, a Niddy-noddy Hanging on the Wall, 1652-62 (oil on panel) by Maes, Nicolaes (1634-93); 41.5x33.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

A house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
3700804 A house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Winding, Warping with a New Improved Warping Mill and Weaving
2836280 Winding, Warping with a New Improved Warping Mill and Weaving, plate VII of The Linen Manufactory of Ireland, 1791 (coloured engraving) by Hincks

Twisting the Yarn (engraving)
3625999 Twisting the Yarn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twisting the Yarn. Illustration for Chatterbox (1867)

Spinners of the Black Forest, Germany. (colour photo)
3641304 Spinners of the Black Forest, Germany. (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinners of the Black Forest, Germany)

The Kitchener Coffin Hoax: Frank Power, freelance journalist
The Kitchener Coffin Hoax: Frank Power (real name Arthur Vectis Freeman), freelance journalist. who earned notoriety as the author of the Great Kitchener Yarn - Power claimed to have brought

Advert, Haig & Vince, The Scotch Warehouse
Advert, Haig & Vince, Highland Costume Makers, Juvenile Outfitters, The Scotch Warehouse, Oxford Street, London. 1879

Tompkins yarn spooler 1875
Floor standing yarn spooler, simple construction for winding skein yarn upon spools for sewing machines, intended principally for hosiery manufactures. 1875

Manchester (colour litho)
2797831 Manchester (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchester. Illustration for card from game called The Kingdoms Of Europe by John Jaques)

Duke William and the Norman invasion fleet cross the channel
3697041 Duke William and the Norman invasion fleet cross the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Woman and Child with Spinning Wheel, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
696675 Woman and Child with Spinning Wheel, c.1870s (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Spinning Thread and Weaving, from a Rare Record of Frescoes from Thebes
STC255371 Spinning Thread and Weaving, from a Rare Record of Frescoes from Thebes, recorded 1819-1822 on his second visit to Egypt by Frederic Cailliaud (1787-1869), colour litho by Cailliaud

Duke William and the Norman invasion fleet cross the channel
XJF323474 Duke William and the Norman invasion fleet cross the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Advertisement for DuPont Acele Yarn, 1936 (colour litho)
615503 Advertisement for DuPont Acele Yarn, 1936 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; (add.info.: E.I)

Cordura Rayon Yarn, front cover of the DuPont Magazine
615356 Cordura Rayon Yarn, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, November 1940 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Duke William asks Vital if he has seen Harolds army
XIR183714 Duke William asks Vital if he has seen Harolds army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold
XIR183148 The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The gate of Hastings opens for the Normans to march against Harold
XIR183138 The gate of Hastings opens for the Normans to march against Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Bayeux tapestry, known as Embroidery of Queen Mathilde, 1077 (tapestry)
XIR183136 Bayeux tapestry, known as Embroidery of Queen Mathilde, 1077 (tapestry) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Trees are chopped down to build ships for the Norman fleet
XIR183127 Trees are chopped down to build ships for the Norman fleet, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry
XCF349777 Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Book 2 (Part 1), Vol. 2: Brodeur, Planche II (Embroiderer, Plate 2)
4073086 Book 2 (Part 1), Vol. 2: Brodeur, Planche II (Embroiderer, Plate 2), from Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire raisonnedes sciences by Denis Diderot, 1762-72 (engraving) by Prevost

Handloom weaver, Kidderminster (b / w photo)
CMT356766 Handloom weaver, Kidderminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Museum of Carpet, Kidderminster, UK; eMuseum of Carpet; eThe Carpet Museum Trust; English

Woman Spinning, c. 1855-60 (oil on panel)
CLK339914 Woman Spinning, c.1855-60 (oil on panel) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 39.1x29.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

Spinner (Addie Laird), 1910 (gelatin silver print)
492568 Spinner (Addie Laird), 1910 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child labour; USA; America; American ); Photo eChristies Images; American

A Girl of Sorrento (b / c, pencil & w / c on paper)
473989 A Girl of Sorrento (b/c, pencil & w/c on paper) by Richardson, John Isaac (1836-1913); 25.5x38.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Colonel Edward Akroyd, 1868 (oil on canvas)
3822211 Colonel Edward Akroyd, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 120x86 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

The spinning wheel (chromolitho)
977692 The spinning wheel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spinning wheel)

Woman Spinning, Qianlong Period (1736-96) (gouache on paper)
XIR190219 Woman Spinning, Qianlong Period (1736-96) (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (18th century); Bernisches Historisches Museum, Bern, Switzerland; Chinese, out of copyright

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"Yarn: A Thread of Stories and Creativity Unraveled" In the world of art, there are countless threads that weave together tales of history, culture, and imagination. Just like a ball holds endless possibilities for creation, so does the concept of "yarn" in various forms. One such depiction is found in an anonymous American 19th-century oil painting titled "CAT & KITTENS. " This charming artwork captures the playful nature of felines as they engage with a ball of yarn. The scene evokes warmth and nostalgia, reminding us how simple pleasures can bring joy to our lives. Another representation comes from a captivating piece called "Ripping Yarn, " where an artist skillfully portrays the unraveling process. As each strand separates from its companions, it symbolizes the untangling of life's complexities or perhaps even breaking free from constraints. On a different note, we encounter Harris Tweed spinning through time-honored techniques. The rhythmic motion involved in hand-spinning this renowned fabric creates not only exquisite textiles but also connects us to generations past who mastered this craft. Delving into humor and whimsy, we stumble upon a cartoon depicting someone swallowing an entire skein of yarn. This amusing image reminds us not to take life too seriously and encourages embracing unexpected adventures along our journey. The transformative power is further exemplified by turning an Old English Sheepdog's fluffy coat into wool. Witnessing this metamorphosis highlights how resourcefulness can be found even in unexpected places – truly showcasing nature's ability to provide inspiration for human creativity. In heartwarming scenes like "Grandfather Welcomes His Granddaughter, " we witness cherished moments shared between family members while engaging with knitting needles and colorful balls of yarn. These intergenerational connections remind us that crafting traditions hold immense value beyond their practicality; they foster bonds that withstand the test of time.