Textile Collection (#4)

Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings

Sewing thread being manufactured at the Nottingham factory of Ws Godber. 30th August 1965

Detail of rolled carpets on display at store, Avanos, Avanos District, Nevsehir Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Detail of rolled carpets on display at store, Avanos, Avanos District, Nevsehir Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Detail of rolled carpets on display at store, Avanos, Avanos District, Nevsehir Province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Contemporary Azerbaijani carpet, Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Baku, Azerbaijan

Ornate dresses for sale in Mutrah souk, Muscat, Oman

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. In the Kente weavers village

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Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701676 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701667 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701658 Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton)
7340527 Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 221x284.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Franc maconnerie : tablier de maitre maconnique. Il est decore des symboles francs macons, Archivo Historico Nacional
AIS5385613 Franc maconnerie : tablier de maitre maconnique. Il est decore des symboles francs macons, Archivo Historico Nacional, Madrid; © Iberfoto

Machines in the textile factory of the brand "La Lanera Espanola" in Sabadell, near Barcelona, Spain, c
AIS5380086 Machines in the textile factory of the brand "La Lanera Espanola" in Sabadell, near Barcelona, Spain, c. 1920 (b/w photo); © Iberfoto

Mozarabic art: representation of two Mozarabic monks, 9th century (miniature)
AIS5365296 Mozarabic art: representation of two Mozarabic monks, 9th century (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Mozarabic art)

Arethusa 1802 (Oil on canvas)
8766661 Arethusa 1802 (Oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 54.5--40 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Still Life with Bust of Dante 1883 (Oil on panel)
8766636 Still Life with Bust of Dante 1883 (Oil on panel) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 26.2--35.1 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

French new year postcard depicting a beautiful woman, 1900
3666170 French new year postcard depicting a beautiful woman, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: French new year postcard depicting a beautiful woman 1900)

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701682 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701666 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton)
7339172 Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 220.9x284.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin)
7264988 Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin); Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, England; (add.info.: Helmet made from a large Porcupine fish)

A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture
7295423 A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture. 1827 (corn husk, cotton, wool, glass beads, deer skin); 4x27x12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Elizabeth I (the Armada Portrait'), c.1588 (oil on oak panel)
7342330 Elizabeth I (the Armada Portrait'), c.1588 (oil on oak panel) by English School, (16th century); 112.5x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval Uniform, c.1904-19 (doeskin)
7340750 Royal Naval Uniform, c.1904-19 (doeskin) by British School, (20th century) ; 99x56 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lord Rosse's Great Reflecting Telescope, at Parsonstown, Ireland, 1853 (cotton, brass)
7340081 Lord Rosse's Great Reflecting Telescope, at Parsonstown, Ireland, 1853 (cotton, brass) by British School, (19th century); 118.3x89.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Wall hanging showing two star clusters, 1850-60 (cotton, brass)
7340080 Wall hanging showing two star clusters, 1850-60 (cotton, brass) by British School, (19th century); 89.5x120.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile)
7339914 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile) by British School, (19th century); 99.5x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile)
7339913 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile) by British School, (19th century); 99.5x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base meta)
7339910 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base meta) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 122.5x60.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base metal)
7339909 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base metal) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 122.5x60.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Non-regulation folding cap, c.1836 (wool, leather, linen, silk, canvas, gutta percha)
7339908 Non-regulation folding cap, c.1836 (wool, leather, linen, silk, canvas, gutta percha) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 16x18.5x25 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A young woman seated, reading, 1802 (graphite)
7339871 A young woman seated, reading, 1802 (graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 15.4x9.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A group seated at a table, 1802 (pen, ink)
7339867 A group seated at a table, 1802 (pen, ink) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 12.9x9.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-1767, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend)
7339840 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-1767, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 108x41x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701697 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701693 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701659 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fibres of a damask table napkin (b/w photo)
8625919 Fibres of a damask table napkin (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of the fibres of a damask table napkin)

An engraving depicting a Jersey spinning wheel used for wool or cotton - A are hand cards, B roving's, 19th century
5311368 An engraving depicting a Jersey spinning wheel used for wool or cotton - A are hand cards, B roving's, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1836); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sledge flag with anchor design and embroidered Hope On Hope Ever, 1852 (silk, felt, hand sewn)
7295647 Sledge flag with anchor design and embroidered Hope On Hope Ever, 1852 (silk, felt, hand sewn) by Franklin, Jane (1792-1875); 60.96x93.98 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sealskin suit, 1875 (sealskin)
7295773 Sealskin suit, 1875 (sealskin); 160x610x880 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: This sealskin suit)

U.S. Merchant ensign 1813 - 1930, 1813-14 (wool, cotton)
7295469 U.S. Merchant ensign 1813 - 1930, 1813-14 (wool, cotton); 193x345.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A USA merchant ensign from 1812-1814)

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"From ancient battles to spiritual realms, textile art weaves stories of culture and history. The Bayeux Tapestry, created between 1066-1077, vividly depicts scenes from the Battle of Hastings, transporting us back in time. In Bardo Mandala, a Thangka painting showcasing the period between death and reincarnation, intricate textiles capture the ethereal journey of the soul. Even advertisements have utilized textiles to captivate audiences throughout history. A Singer sewing machine ad from the 1890s showcases how these machines revolutionized textile production and empowered individuals with their own creative abilities. Across continents, traditional textile techniques reflect unique cultural identities. Kuna Indian traditional molas from Cristobal in Central America's Panama showcase vibrant patterns that tell stories passed down through generations. Textiles also find their way into artistic interpretations of legends and visions. "The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail" brings Sir Galahad, Sir Bors, and Sir Percival's quest to life through intricately woven fabrics. Traveling further afield reveals stunning street scenes captured on fabric canvases. Charles Robertson's "A Street Scene in Cairo" transports us to bustling markets filled with colorful textiles that epitomize Egyptian culture. Maps too can be transformed into works of art using textiles as seen in a Buenos Aires map where threads create an intricate representation of city streets. In Costa Rican art, vibrant colors blend seamlessly with indigenous motifs representing Central American heritage while flags of the German Empire showcase national pride through carefully crafted fabrics. Throughout history, fabric design has been celebrated for its beauty and innovation. Art Gout Beaute's 1924 collection exemplifies this creativity by combining bold patterns with luxurious materials. Finally, Ghana's Ashanti Region offers a glimpse into West African textile traditions where skillful craftsmanship meets storytelling through cloth weaving techniques. "