Fabric Collection (#9)

An engraving depicting a woman spinning wool, while her mother reels the yarn, 19th century
5311617 An engraving depicting a woman spinning wool, while her mother reels the yarn, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1814); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting the drilling of needle eyes: in this operation, the punched eye was drilled smooth so that it
5311326 An engraving depicting the drilling of needle eyes: in this operation, the punched eye was drilled smooth so that it did not cut the thread

An engraving depicting a woman spinning, 19th century
5311205 An engraving depicting a woman spinning, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting a young girl learning to sew in a cottage kitchen, 19th century
5311134 An engraving depicting a young girl learning to sew in a cottage kitchen, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

Woollen cloth
5310235 Woollen cloth; (add.info.: Engraving depicting fulling woollen cloth: the cloth was placed in troughs behind the stocks and pounded with square-ended oak mallets)

Cartoon commenting on the teething problems in the development of the sewing machine, 19th century
5308961 Cartoon commenting on the teething problems in the development of the sewing machine, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the teething problems in the development of the sewing)

Loading cotton on Elm Street in Dallas, Texas, USA, years 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4967498 Loading cotton on Elm Street in Dallas, Texas, USA, years 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Loading cotton on Elm Street in Dallas, Texas, USA, years 1870)

Magnified image under a microscope of the fibres of a sponge 1, and two-tone taffeta fabric
FLO4576246 Magnified image under a microscope of the fibres of a sponge 1, and two-tone taffeta fabric, with yellow weft and purple warp 2

Carpet weaving: advertising for department stores " Au bon marche" representing the manufacture of their
JAB5037026 Carpet weaving: advertising for department stores " Au bon marche" representing the manufacture of their products

Les Canuts: silk workers in Lyon in the 19th century
JAB5037279 Les Canuts: silk workers in Lyon in the 19th century.; (add.info.: Les Canuts: silk workers in Lyon in the 19th century.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Welsh women's costumes.in " The peoples of the Earth" 1890
JAB5037218 Welsh women's costumes.in " The peoples of the Earth" 1890.; (add.info.: Welsh women's costumes.in " The peoples of the Earth" 1890.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Cotton press for making cotton balls, circa 1900
NWI4825485 Cotton press for making cotton balls, circa 1900.; (add.info.: Cotton press for making cotton balls, circa 1900.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Agriculture: Steam boat load of cotton bale, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4825410 Agriculture: Steam boat load of cotton bale, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Agriculture: Steam boat load of cotton bale, 19th century)

People running in the new elevator of the Lord & Taylor store" in Broadway, New York, United States, years 1870
NWI4828160 People running in the new elevator of the Lord & Taylor store" in Broadway, New York, United States, years 1870

Women sewing white fabrics in the department factory of a department store, New York, USA, 1890
NWI4827251 Women sewing white fabrics in the department factory of a department store, New York, USA, 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

Lace and Bonnet Store, Hanover Street, Boston, USA, 1852
NWI4826140 Lace and Bonnet Store, Hanover Street, Boston, USA, 1852.; (add.info.: Lace and Bonnet Store, Hanover Street, Boston, USA, 1852.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Costume of Granville
5855757 Costume of Granville; (add.info.: Costume of Granville. The same bonnet as in Plate 99, with the tails of chiffon folded and tied. She has knotted her shawl in the same fashion)

A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture
7295420 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

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, 1836 (wool, linen, velvet, brass)
7339902 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, 1836 (wool, linen, velvet, brass) by British School, (19th century); 95.8x55 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-67, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend)
7339835 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-67, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 108x41x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Egypt: Cook cruise, Nile side, suburbs of Cairo, land houses with a fabric merchant in front of dry pottery, 1900
LUX4778861 Egypt: Cook cruise, Nile side, suburbs of Cairo, land houses with a fabric merchant in front of dry pottery, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt: Cook cruise, Nile side, suburbs of Cairo)

Tunisia, El Djem (Jem): A corner of the march. Tent used as a stamp for fabric dealers, 1900
LUX4765729 Tunisia, El Djem (Jem): A corner of the march. Tent used as a stamp for fabric dealers, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, El Djem (Jem): A corner of the march

Dry linen loom - engraving of France Industrial 1880
PCT4257525 Dry linen loom - engraving of France Industrial 1880; (add.info.: Dry linen loom - engraving of France Industrial 1880); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

Cahotage du lin - engraving of " La France industrielle" 1880
PCT4257511 Cahotage du lin - engraving of " La France industrielle" 1880; (add.info.: Cahotage du lin - engraving of " La France industrielle" 1880); © Patrice Cartier

Prehistory: The first weaver
THT4429453 Prehistory: The first weaver.; (add.info.: Prehistory: The first weaver.); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2023

Calico printing machine used in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing
FLO4592061 Calico printing machine used in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by William Thomson from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal

Horizontal plan of the Double Speeder roving frame used in cotton manufacture, 18th century
FLO4591983 Horizontal plan of the Double Speeder roving frame used in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Cans contain slivers of yarn brought from the drawing frame

Roving can frame, used to produce finer thread in cotton manufacture, 18th century
FLO4591985 Roving can frame, used to produce finer thread in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Population and culture of Asia: Burmese woman weaving, another close to a weave and a woman from Ava
NWI4864476 Population and culture of Asia: Burmese woman weaving, another close to a weave and a woman from Ava, the capital of Burma, 19th century

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). The Laundresses. 1931. Contemporary Art. Oil on canvas. Private Collection
CUL4864388 GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). The Laundresses. 1931. Contemporary Art. Oil on canvas. Private Collection by Gutierrez Solana, Jose (1886-1945); (add.info.: GUTIERREZ SOLANA)

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). Still Life with Bottle. 1927. Contemporary Art. Oil on canvas. Private Collection
CUL4864246 GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). Still Life with Bottle. 1927. Contemporary Art. Oil on canvas. Private Collection by Gutierrez Solana, Jose (1886-1945); (add.info.: GUTIERREZ SOLANA)

The Blackburn power loom, 1862
7125203 The Blackburn power loom, 1862; (add.info.: The Blackburn power loom invented by William Dickinson & Sons. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862)

Examples of costumes during the Elizabethan Period
5305284 Examples of costumes during the Elizabethan Period.; (add.info.: Examples of costumes during the Elizabethan Period. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Marie de Medicis, second wife to Henri IV, King of the French. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704862 Marie de Medicis, second wife to Henri IV, King of the French. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Woman of Alsace, with her purse hanging from her belt. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4706013 Woman of Alsace, with her purse hanging from her belt. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Beggar's head (1882). Paul Albert Bartholome (1848-1928). Pastel and lead on blue grey paper glue in full
SYC4195705 Beggar's head (1882). Paul Albert Bartholome (1848-1928). Pastel and lead on blue grey paper glue in full on cardboard

"Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph)
DUV4222629 "Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph); 38.5x27.5 cm; (add.info.: Slice attacked by the Germans using asphyxiating smokers)

Indian carpet weavers, 1886
3479232 Indian carpet weavers, 1886; (add.info.: Indian carpet weavers seated next to the loom. Dated 1886.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Weaving a carpet
3479229 Weaving a carpet; (add.info.: Weaving a carpet in the royal factory in the Fauburg de Chaillot. Dated between 1751-80.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Seated female sewing material, 1888
3479053 Seated female sewing material, 1888; (add.info.: Illustration shows female seated, sewing a piece of material. Dated 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Easily threaded needle, 1888
3479027 Easily threaded needle, 1888; (add.info.: Easily threaded needle. Once pulled down the thread did not slip out easily as the slit sprang close)

Persian rug, 1843
3479018 Persian rug, 1843; (add.info.: Making a Persian rug, Scotland. August 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Teasel, 1850
3479659 A Teasel, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a teasel; a tall prickly Eurasian plant with spiny purple flower heads; which is used in the raising of a nap on woollen cloth)

A Slubbing-Billy, 1850
3479649 A Slubbing-Billy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Slubbing-Billy; used to spin carded wool into rovings'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Suit made from 100% Fibro-Duracol, 1850
3479194 Suit made from 100% Fibro-Duracol, 1850; (add.info.: A combination suit made from 100% Fibro-Duracol medium blue in a satin drill weave (raised back)

Women embroidering sarongs, 1880
3479190 Women embroidering sarongs, 1880; (add.info.: Women embroidering sarongs, Sumatra, 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Dinner table needlework, 1893
3479055 Dinner table needlework, 1893; (add.info.: Women and daughter sitting at the dinner table, practicing their needlework. Dated 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Wife and Husband are shown on the balcony, 1883
3479050 Wife and Husband are shown on the balcony, 1883; (add.info.: Wife and Husband are shown on the balcony, the wife is sewing a piece of clothing, with her portable workbasket beside her)

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"Unraveling the Threads of History: A Journey through the World of Fabric" From the intricate details of the Shroud of Turin in Chiesa della SS. Annunziata church, Turin to the iconic Bayeux Tapestry depicting scenes from 1066-1077, it has woven its way into our cultural heritage. In Paris, France, Europe, one can't help but marvel at the historical significance and religious symbolism behind these ancient textiles. The Shroud of Turin is believed by many to be Jesus Christ's burial cloth, while the Bayeux Tapestry vividly portrays events like the Battle of Hastings. But fabric isn't just a medium for storytelling; it also reflects societal changes and artistic expressions. Take Harvey Nichols' advertisement from 1953 - a testament to fashion's evolving trends and consumer desires. Traveling further afield brings us to Cairo's bustling streets captured by Charles Robertson's brushstrokes. Here we witness vibrant fabrics adorning locals as they go about their daily lives - an explosion of colors that mirrors Egypt's rich culture. Across continents, fabric continues to inspire creativity. Barribal's "A Golden Girl" showcases how this versatile material can be transformed into stunning works of art that transcend time and place. Delving deeper into different cultures reveals unique uses for fabric. From Muslim prayer carpets in Palestine Authority that provide comfort during worship to Costa Rican art celebrating indigenous traditions in Central America - each piece tells a story steeped in tradition and identity. Even closer to home lies everyday life captured through various lenses. Whether it be capturing moments with beloved pets or showcasing innovative designs like Art Gout Beaute’s 1924 creation Rubans de Paris on Maddox Street / St George Street – fabric becomes an integral part of our surroundings. Fabric threads together history, culture, artistry, and personal narratives across centuries and continents. It reminds us that beyond its practicality, a tapestry of human experiences.