Fleece Collection

Southdown Sheep Show showing the rear view of five sheep George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12303

Sheep grazing on the Southdowns, Sussex, 1938 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16821

Soay sheep - shedding fleece, Highland Wildlife Park, Scotland, UK. Originated from St Kilda in Outer Hebrides
MAB-209 Soay sheep - shedding fleece Highland Wildlife Park, Scotland, UK Ovis aries Originated from St Kilda in Outer Hebrides

Herdwick Sheep feeding on hay during a cold snap near Tarn Hows in the Lake district UK
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Jason & Golden Fleece
Jason and the Argonauts reach Colchis and find the Golden Fleece - but have to deal with its defenders before they can obtain it

Medea and the Fleece
Medea, daughter of Aeetes king of Colchis who possesses the Golden Fleece, uses magic to send the guardian dragons to sleep, enabling her lover Jason to steal the Fleece

Skinning the Lamb, c1910. An American cartoon depicting three African American men playing cards. Two of the men are skinning or fleecing the third. The barman looks on with a knowing smile

Medea and Jason stealing the Golden Fleece
Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology. Medea drugs a serpent while Jason prepares to kill it and steal the Golden Fleece. Venus and a winged youth stand at their side

Alonso Perez de Guman, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia (1550-1615). Grandee of Spain, a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece since 1581. Commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armada. Engraving. Portrait

Close up of the traditional black faced Swaledale sheep found throughout the Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Herdwick ewe on Steel Fell above Grasmere in the Lake district, UK
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THE ARGO
The Argo sails up the Bosphorus to the Black Sea, heading for Colchis where the Golden Fleece is kept

Sheep in a field in Grasmere in the Lake District National Park UK in snow
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Sheep, Falkland Islands, South America

Carder painting wool fibers to remove short fibers - Wool-comber combing out wool remove short fibres
FLO4577627 Carder painting wool fibers to remove short fibers - Wool-comber combing out wool remove short fibres. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust
536121 Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust. 1556 (woodcut from Agricola De Re Metallica)

Man, woman & small boy working wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture
538585 Man, woman & small boy working wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture, c.1845 (engraving); (add.info.: Man)

Flock of Lllamas, just imported from Peru, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Flock of Lllamas, just imported from Peru, 1858. Mr. Benjamin Whitehead Gee's llamas...are very docile and tractable; their countenances exhibit marked expressions of intelligence

Sheep Butcher. Creator: Unknown
Sheep Butcher, Unknown date. Manner of David Teniers the Younger

Shearing the Sheep, c. 1820. Creator: Henry Singleton
Shearing the Sheep, c. 1820. Attributed to Henry Singleton

Ceremonial dress of orders of chivalry, 16th century
Ceremonial robes of knights of the Golden Fleece A, Order of the Garter B, Teutonic Knights C, D, and sword and wreath of Georg Hund von Wenkheim E

Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osborne with short hair, feeding the pigeons in Glasgows George Square. November 1982

Sheep stuck in heavy snow near Ambleside, England, UK. March 2006

Study of a sheep lying down, 1846. Creator: Carlo Eduardo Dalgas
Study of a sheep lying down, 1846

Flock of sheep, Faksinge Forest near Nysø, 1847-1848. Creator: Carlo Eduardo Dalgas
Flock of sheep, Faksinge Forest near Nyso, 1847-1848

Shearing shed MCF01_02_0536
Gate Cottage, Dovecote, Horsenden, Princes Risborough, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. A man shearing sheep in front of the dovecote at Gate Cottage, with newly shorn sheep in the foreground

The Fleece Pub, High Street, Cirencester, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Sheep sheltering behind boulder, Isle of Harris, Scotland

Knight of the Golden Fleece, GWR Star Class - probably 1920s

Great Western Railway, probably 1920s, Knight of the Golden Fleece Star Class

A sheep fleece from Australia at a woollen mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

Sigismund III Vasa (1566-1632). Engraving, 1840
Sigismund III Vasa (1566-1632) or Sigismund III of Poland. King of Poland (1587-1632) and Sweden (1592-1599), Grand Duke of Lithuania and monarch of the united Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Fadrique Enriquez de Velasco (1465-1538). Lord of Medina de Rioseco, 4th Admiral of Castile. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Letre. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Antonio Valdes y Fernandez Bazan (1744-1816). Spanish military and marine. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias

Three young princes, children of Ferdinand, duke of Parma
Giuseppe Baldrighi (1723-1803). Italian painter. Three young princes, the children of Ferdinand, duke of Parma, ca.1775-1776. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, so-called the Good (1396-1467). Founded the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1429. The king in chapter robes, wearing the gold collar of the Order of the Fleece

Knight of the Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece in ceremonial dress. Chivalry order founded in 1429 by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. Chromolithography

Charles II, King of Spain, c. 1673 (oil on canvas)
3085182 Charles II, King of Spain, c.1673 (oil on canvas) by Carreno de Miranda, Don Juan (1614-85); 175.3x110.5 cm; Pollok House Museum, Glasgow

The Sheepshearers, c. 1863 (w/c & bodycolour over traces of pencil on paper)
MAN276850 The Sheepshearers, c.1863 (w/c & bodycolour over traces of pencil on paper) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 19.2x41.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Woollen Mill, from the Catalan Illustrated, 15 June 1888 (etching on paper)
IND119234 Woollen Mill, from the Catalan Illustrated, 15 June 1888 (etching on paper) by Catalan School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lo vapor vell de Sans; ); Index Fototeca

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Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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"Fleece: A Tale of Warmth and Adventure" In the world of sheep, fleece reigns supreme. From the Southdown Sheep Show showcasing their rear view to Soay sheep shedding their cozy coats at Highland Wildlife Park, a symbol of comfort and protection. These fluffy creatures graze peacefully on the Southdowns in Sussex, transporting us back to 1938 when nature's beauty was captured in all its glory. But fleece holds more than just warmth; it carries tales of myth and legend. Remember Jason and his quest for the Golden Fleece? Medea played her part too, aiding him in stealing this coveted treasure. The story echoes through time, reminding us that even something as humble as wool can hold immense power. Speaking of power, let's not forget Alonso Perez de Guman, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia. This noble figure understood the value both practically and symbolically. His influence stretched far beyond his time, leaving an indelible mark on history. Meanwhile, closer to home in the Lake District UK, Herdwick Sheep brave cold snaps while feeding on hay near Tarn Hows. Their resilience mirrors that of Jason's crew aboard THE ARGO as they sailed through treacherous waters in search of glory. As we zoom into Yorkshire Dales' black-faced Swaledale sheep or spot a Herdwick ewe perched above Grasmere on Steel Fell, we witness how tradition intertwines with nature's wonders. Skinning lambs may seem harsh but serves as a reminder that life cycles continue unabated. So next time you wrap yourself snugly in your favorite fleece blanket or don your cozy sweater made from these remarkable fibers - remember its rich history rooted deep within our collective consciousness. Fleece is more than just fabric; it embodies tales old and new while providing warmth for body and soul alike.