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Textile Collection (#9)

"From ancient battles to spiritual realms, textile art weaves stories of culture and history

Background imageTextile Collection: British Nurse's glazed straw hat

British Nurse's glazed straw hat
3032529 British Nurse's glazed straw hat; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: WW1, British Nurse's glazed straw hat); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageTextile Collection: World War I, Imperial Russian Army Winter Cap, Cossack Style

World War I, Imperial Russian Army Winter Cap, Cossack Style
3032513 World War I, Imperial Russian Army Winter Cap, Cossack Style ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageTextile Collection: A pair of man's leather knee breeches

A pair of man's leather knee breeches
3032476 A pair of man's leather knee breeches; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, A pair of man's leather knee breeches); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageTextile Collection: Man's silk striped knee breeches circa 1775-85

Man's silk striped knee breeches circa 1775-85
3032458 Man's silk striped knee breeches circa 1775-85; Private Collection; (add.info.: Man's silk striped knee breeches circa 1775-85); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageTextile Collection: Germany, Aviator's tunic with Iron cross first class

Germany, Aviator's tunic with Iron cross first class
3032447 Germany, Aviator's tunic with Iron cross first class; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, Germany, Aviator's tunic with Iron cross first class)

Background imageTextile Collection: Prussian Veterinarian Officer's cap

Prussian Veterinarian Officer's cap
3056377 Prussian Veterinarian Officer's cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Veterinarian Officers Cap (Schirmmutze)); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageTextile Collection: United States, Artilleryman's leather embossed cap cockade

United States, Artilleryman's leather embossed cap cockade
3036450 United States, Artilleryman's leather embossed cap cockade; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artilleryman's leather embossed cap cockade); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageTextile Collection: War of 1812 American Militia Infantry Coat

War of 1812 American Militia Infantry Coat
3036205 War of 1812 American Militia Infantry Coat; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812, American Militia Infantry Coat, blue with red facings); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageTextile Collection: Manchester at night: Blackfriars Bridge and a view of cotton mills from the river Irwell showing

Manchester at night: Blackfriars Bridge and a view of cotton mills from the river Irwell showing the mill windows lit
527931 Manchester at night: Blackfriars Bridge and a view of cotton mills from the river Irwell showing the mill windows lit up as a night shift was at work

Background imageTextile Collection: Cross-section of Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton, 1865 (engraving)

Cross-section of Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton, 1865 (engraving)
531565 Cross-section of Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Cross-section of Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton

Background imageTextile Collection: Rippling flax to remove seeds, 1880 (engraving)

Rippling flax to remove seeds, 1880 (engraving)
864021 Rippling flax to remove seeds, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Rippling flax to remove the seeds and remains of flower heads. In the background the flax plants are being pulled (harvested)

Background imageTextile Collection: Medicine. Louis Pasteur and the Silkworms disease: the Austrian experience, 1865

Medicine. Louis Pasteur and the Silkworms disease: the Austrian experience, 1865. Imagery, France, c.1900
2636423 Medicine. Louis Pasteur and the Silkworms disease: the Austrian experience, 1865. Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Medecine. Imagerie, France, vers 1900. Coll)

Background imageTextile Collection: Economy. Industry. The cotton, from the harvest to the loom. Imagery, France, c.1900

Economy. Industry. The cotton, from the harvest to the loom. Imagery, France, c.1900
2638885 Economy. Industry. The cotton, from the harvest to the loom. Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Economie. Imagerie, France, vers 1900. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

Background imageTextile Collection: Science. Joseph Marie Jacquard, french inventor of the programmable loom (Jacquard loom)

Science. Joseph Marie Jacquard, french inventor of the programmable loom (Jacquard loom). Imagery, France, c.1900
2638869 Science. Joseph Marie Jacquard, french inventor of the programmable loom (Jacquard loom). Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

Background imageTextile Collection: The Paris Fashion for December, 1860 (engraving)

The Paris Fashion for December, 1860 (engraving)
1579532 The Paris Fashion for December, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Paris Fashion for December. Left to right: Visiting Dress, Walking Dress, Evening Dress)

Background imageTextile Collection: Letter G Gas (manufacturer of gauze for clothing). Engraving in ' Instructive abecedaire des arts et

Letter G Gas (manufacturer of gauze for clothing). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et
DUV4211461 Letter G Gas (manufacturer of gauze for clothing). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Background imageTextile Collection: Elevations of a reeling machine for winding sewing cotton into balls in cotton manufacture

Elevations of a reeling machine for winding sewing cotton into balls in cotton manufacture, 18th century
FLO4592027 Elevations of a reeling machine for winding sewing cotton into balls in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

Background imageTextile Collection: Elevation and plan of a water spinning frame, used to twist yarn

Elevation and plan of a water spinning frame, used to twist yarn and wind onto a bobbin in cotton manufacture
FLO4592012 Elevation and plan of a water spinning frame, used to twist yarn and wind onto a bobbin in cotton manufacture, 18th century

Background imageTextile Collection: Front elevation of the Double Speeder roving frame used in cotton manufacture, 18th century

Front elevation of the Double Speeder roving frame used in cotton manufacture, 18th century
FLO4591995 Front elevation of the Double Speeder roving frame used in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Cans contain slivers of yarn brought from the drawing frame

Background imageTextile Collection: Plans and sections of a deviling machine, used for tearing rags in cotton manufacture, 18th century

Plans and sections of a deviling machine, used for tearing rags in cotton manufacture, 18th century
FLO4591951 Plans and sections of a deviling machine, used for tearing rags in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by James Burton from Abraham Rees

Background imageTextile Collection: Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer

Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer dying bolts of
FLO4577830 Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer dying bolts of fabric in a barrel

Background imageTextile Collection: Embroidered tablecloth with flowers and coats of arms, 1562. From the Sigmaringen art collection

Embroidered tablecloth with flowers and coats of arms, 1562. From the Sigmaringen art collection
FLO4644137 Embroidered tablecloth with flowers and coats of arms, 1562. From the Sigmaringen art collection. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes

Background imageTextile Collection: Demoiselle de boutique - Shop girl of Paris, wearing a bonnet, lace collar and long coat

Demoiselle de boutique - Shop girl of Paris, wearing a bonnet, lace collar and long coat
FLO4658434 Demoiselle de boutique - Shop girl of Paris, wearing a bonnet, lace collar and long coat and carrying a bolt of fabric - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration

Background imageTextile Collection: History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208808 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Background imageTextile Collection: History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208807 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Background imageTextile Collection: History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208805 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Background imageTextile Collection: History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208804 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Background imageTextile Collection: History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208795 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy

Background imageTextile Collection: Elizabeth I (the Armada Portrait'), c. 1588 (oil on oak panel)

Elizabeth I (the Armada Portrait'), c. 1588 (oil on oak panel)
7207908 Elizabeth I (the Armada Portrait'), c. 1588 (oil on oak panel) by English School, (16th century); 112.5x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageTextile Collection: The castle (Chateau d'Angers). The museum of tapestries. The tapestry (La Tenture de l'Apocalypse)

The castle (Chateau d'Angers). The museum of tapestries. The tapestry (La Tenture de l'Apocalypse)
7207366 The castle (Chateau d'Angers). The museum of tapestries. The tapestry (La Tenture de l'Apocalypse). Cartons of the painter Hennequin de Bruges, atelier Nicolas Bataille. First piece

Background imageTextile Collection: The castle (Chateau d'Angers). The museum of tapestries. The tapestry (La Tenture de l'Apocalypse)

The castle (Chateau d'Angers). The museum of tapestries. The tapestry (La Tenture de l'Apocalypse)
7207364 The castle (Chateau d'Angers). The museum of tapestries. The tapestry (La Tenture de l'Apocalypse). Cartons of the painter Hennequin de Bruges, atelier Nicolas Bataille. First piece

Background imageTextile Collection: Cathedral Chapter Museum (Museu Capitular). Tapestry said of the creation (Tapis de la Creacio)

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

Background imageTextile Collection: Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object)

Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177606 Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloth armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army)

Background imageTextile Collection: Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century

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)

Background imageTextile Collection: An embroidered panel depicting The Judgement of Solomon, c.1640 (embroidery)

An embroidered panel depicting The Judgement of Solomon, c.1640 (embroidery)
7141211 An embroidered panel depicting The Judgement of Solomon, c.1640 (embroidery); 30x44.5 cm; Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: The picture depicts the "Judgement of Solomon")

Background imageTextile Collection: A state saddle and two saddle bags used by James II, c.1686 (embroidery on silk velvet)

A state saddle and two saddle bags used by James II, c.1686 (embroidery on silk velvet)
7141209 A state saddle and two saddle bags used by James II, c.1686 (embroidery on silk velvet); Parham House, West Sussex

Background imageTextile Collection: Embroidered Walnut Armchair Detail, c. 1685 (embroidery)

Embroidered Walnut Armchair Detail, c. 1685 (embroidery)
7141205 Embroidered Walnut Armchair Detail, c. 1685 (embroidery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: A formal banqueting scene, probably featuring Solomon and the Queen of Sheba)

Background imageTextile Collection: Detail from Louis XIV embroidered walnut chair, c.1685-1690 (needlework)

Detail from Louis XIV embroidered walnut chair, c.1685-1690 (needlework)
7141202 Detail from Louis XIV embroidered walnut chair, c.1685-1690 (needlework); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Worked on the back of the chair); © Parham House/Nick McCann

Background imageTextile Collection: An engraving depicting weavers in Ceylon, 19th century

An engraving depicting weavers in Ceylon, 19th century
5311429 An engraving depicting weavers in Ceylon, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1815); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTextile Collection: An engraving depicting a Utility Embroiderer. This machine has two needles

An engraving depicting a Utility Embroiderer. This machine has two needles
5311065 An engraving depicting a Utility Embroiderer. This machine has two needles, and the threads passed through a pair of reciprocating guides

Background imageTextile Collection: An advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 19th century

An advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 19th century
5311001 An advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1869); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTextile Collection: An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico

An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico. The machine was awarded the prize medal at
5310964 An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico. The machine was awarded the prize medal at the 1862 Exhibition

Background imageTextile Collection: Engraving depicting a man wearing a beaver hat speaking with a little girl wearing a bonnet

Engraving depicting a man wearing a beaver hat speaking with a little girl wearing a bonnet, 19th century
5309023 Engraving depicting a man wearing a beaver hat speaking with a little girl wearing a bonnet, 19th century; (add.info)

Background imageTextile Collection: Engraving depicting an angora goat, a breed of domesticated goat that produce the lustrous fibre

Engraving depicting an angora goat, a breed of domesticated goat that produce the lustrous fibre known as mohair
5308641 Engraving depicting an angora goat, a breed of domesticated goat that produce the lustrous fibre known as mohair, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an angora goat)

Background imageTextile Collection: Cartoon depicting a young woman purchasing stockings, 19th century

Cartoon depicting a young woman purchasing stockings, 19th century
5308624 Cartoon depicting a young woman purchasing stockings, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a young woman purchasing stockings)

Background imageTextile Collection: Playbill for Taming of the Shrew, 1853 (silk)

Playbill for Taming of the Shrew, 1853 (silk)
7295649 Playbill for Taming of the Shrew, 1853 (silk); 52x43.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Playbill, printed in black on white silk)

Background imageTextile Collection: Wartburg, antependium altarpiece, mid-19th century Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, Europe

Wartburg, antependium altarpiece, mid-19th century Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, Europe
7281477 Wartburg, antependium altarpiece, mid-19th century Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, Europe; Sammlungen auf der Wartburg, Eisenach, Germany; (add.info.: Wartburg, antependium altarpiece)

Background imageTextile Collection: Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens

Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens, Ski boots
7295743 Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens, Ski boots, and Snow goggles, 1911-14 (wool); National Maritime Museum, London



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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. "