Carding Collection

Scenes of peasant working life, Ireland
These illustrations show women and men engaged in activities such as carding wool, spinning, sowing, threshing, minnowing and scutching

Spinning Harris Tweed
Production of Harris Tweed. The wool is carded and spun; carding loosens the wool and ensure it is fine enough to spin

Cotton Carding Machinery
Interior of cotton mill: girls and women tend carding, drawing and roving machinery

The International Exhibition - cotton manufacture: machinery of Platt Brothers, Oldham, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - cotton manufacture: machinery of Platt Brothers, Oldham, 1862. Fig. 1 the Macarthy Gin; Fig. 4

Carding machines in a woollen mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

Woman Carding (oil on canvas)
3742345 Woman Carding (oil on canvas) by Jorgensen, Sven (1861-1940); 80x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kvinne som karder); Photo © O. Vaering

The Wool Carder, c. 1850-59 (etching)
5643006 The Wool Carder, c.1850-59 (etching) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 25.6 x 17.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

The Crofters of the Isle of Lewis, Western Hebrides (engraving)
1591590 The Crofters of the Isle of Lewis, Western Hebrides (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crofters of the Isle of Lewis, Western Hebrides)

Spinning cotton, a vegetable fibre of enormous use to man (b / w photo)
6008225 Spinning cotton, a vegetable fibre of enormous use to man (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinning cotton)

The Common Method of Beetling, Scutching and Hackling the Flax
STC110568 The Common Method of Beetling, Scutching and Hackling the Flax, plate IV of The Linen Manufactory of Ireland, 1791 (coloured litho) by Hincks

Cotton Manufacturer (engraving)
2801962 Cotton Manufacturer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton Manufacturer)

Maison Fontaine trade card, threshing and carding (chromolitho)
964026 Maison Fontaine trade card, threshing and carding (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison Fontaine trade card, threshing and carding)

The Wool Carder, c. 1856 (etching)
1067884 The Wool Carder, c.1856 (etching) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 25.6x17.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: La Cardeuse); Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Mr

Carding machine (engraving)
3655152 Carding machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carding machine. Illustration for The Universal Instructor (Ward Lock)

Ms 1044 fol. 101 The Strong Woman of the Scriptures Spinning with her Servants
XIR192418 Ms 1044 fol.101 The Strong Woman of the Scriptures Spinning with her Servants, from Ovide Moralise written by Chretien Legouais (vellum) by French School

Indian weavers making a cashmere shawl (colour litho)
6015513 Indian weavers making a cashmere shawl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian weavers making a cashmere shawl)

Ms Fr 12420 fol. 71 Tanaquil weaving, from De Claris Mulieribus
BAL51354 Ms Fr 12420 fol.71 Tanaquil weaving, from De Claris Mulieribus, from the Works of Giovanni Boccaccio, 1402 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Carder, engraved by Augrand, c. 1816 (coloured engraving)
STC444540 The Carder, engraved by Augrand, c.1816 (coloured engraving) by Busset-Dubruste, Madame G. (fl.1806-17) (attr. to); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

A young Polish spinner in the Quidwick Co. Mill. Anthony, R. I 1909 (photo)
685152 A young Polish spinner in the Quidwick Co. Mill. Anthony, R. I 1909 (photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: One of the young spinners in the Quidwick Co. Mill. Anthony, R. I)

Carding machines used for straightening the fibres during the weaving process (b / w photo)
6015538 Carding machines used for straightening the fibres during the weaving process (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Woman Carding Wool, (oil on canvas)
989667 Woman Carding Wool, (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 90.2x74.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Carding Wool; La Cardeuse. Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875)

Wool carders in Jerusalem, c. 1867-81 (b / w photo)
PEF446184 Wool carders in Jerusalem, c.1867-81 (b/w photo) by Bonfils Studio (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; French, out of copyright

A Young Girl Carding Wool (pencil on paper)
5889009 A Young Girl Carding Wool (pencil on paper) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 11.4x7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscribed To Mr Parker verso.); Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English

Carding and Winding Hemp at Ploermel, Brittany (engraving)
1604827 Carding and Winding Hemp at Ploermel, Brittany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carding and Winding Hemp at Ploermel, Brittany)

A Prehistoric British Boat recently discovered near Glastonbury (litho)
1047728 A Prehistoric British Boat recently discovered near Glastonbury (litho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wool Carder, ca. 1855-56. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Wool Carder, ca. 1855-56

CARDING WOOL / 1848
Hand carding wool in a cottage in Scotland. Date: 1848

CARDING WOOL, SCOTLAND
A Scotswoman in her cottage cards wool, preparatory to spinning it into thread Date: 1848

Cotton Carding Machinery
Interior of cotton mill: girls and women tend carding, drawing and roving machinery. Date: 1835

Cotton manufacture, c1845. An adult hand with a boy assistant, forming cotton into laps so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts

The Combing Work, c1750(?). Textile workers combing or carding wool

Carding, Drawing, and Roving, 19th century. Artist: J Carter
Carding, Drawing, and Roving, 19th century. Scene in a Victorian textiles factory with looms powered by steam

Carding, drawing and roving cotton, c1830. A carding engine (left) delivers cotton in a single sliver. The factory is operated by shafts and belting, which could be powered by water or steam

TEXTILE MILL: COTTON, 1834. Carding, drawing, and roving of cotton cloth in a textile mill: engraving, 1834

Drawing Of Lewis Pauls Carding Cylinder Patented 1748. Engraved By J. W. Lowry In 1830S
Drawing Of Lewis Pauls Carding Cylinder Patented 1748. Engraved By J.W. Lowry In 1830S

Cotton Factory Floor In 1830S Showing Workers Carding, Drawing And Roving. Drawn By T. Allom. Engraved By J. Tingle

Carding Engine End Election Top And Plan At Bottom Drawn By J. W. Lowry In 1830S
Carding Engine End Election Top And Plan At Bottom Drawn By J.W. Lowry In 1830S

COLONIAL CLOTH MAKERS. Carding, spinning, and weaving woolen cloth in an 18th century American household. Drawing, 19th century

COLONIAL CLOTH MAKERS. Carding, spinning, and weaving woolen cloth in an 18th century American household. Drawing, 19th century

Art class, 1962
An art class in Chichester, 24 Aug 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. CPS 1383/4

TEXTILE COTTAGE INDUSTRY. The cottage industry of carding, spinning, and weaving of wool or flax into cloth in colonial America. Wood engraving, early 19th century

Carding and Spinning - a view of an old woman spinning, using a spinning wheel and a young girl hackling sitting outside a thatched cottage. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Carding Wool and Spinning With a Castle Wheel, Co Antrim - woman with spinning wheel surrounded by family outside thatched cottage. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s

Spinning and Carding Wool, Co. Donegal - a woman with a spinning wheel and a young girl work outside a thatched cottage. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Donegal). Date: circa early 1900s

N. of Ireland Spinning Industry, Carding Tow - a view of a machine in a spinning factory for carding tow. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Figurine depicting a carder at the 17th and 18th centuries. Sabadell History Museum. Catalonia. Spain

Algerian Carding Wool
An Algerian woman carding wool Date: 1906

Women with spinning wheel, Scotland
Two women and a girl sitting outside the Post Office with a spinning wheel and other equipment, Scotland. Date: late 19th century

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"Unveiling the Art of Carding: A Glimpse into Ireland's Peasant Working Life" Step into the enchanting world of Ireland's peasant working life, where scenes of labor and craftsmanship unfold. Amongst these captivating moments, carding takes center stage - a skillful process that breathes life into textiles. In the picturesque countryside, we witness artisans spinning Harris Tweed with unwavering dedication. Their nimble fingers dance across the fibers, meticulously aligning them to create a fabric renowned for its durability and elegance. Venturing further, we encounter cotton carding machinery in action within woollen mills nestled in Bradford. These mechanical marvels tirelessly perform their rhythmic dance as they transform raw cotton into soft strands ready for weaving. Artistic expressions also pay homage to this ancient craft. "Woman Carding, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, captures the grace and concentration exuded by those who wielded this essential tool. Similarly, "The Wool Carder, " an etching from c. 1850-59, immortalizes the delicate artistry involved in preparing wool for textile production. Beyond Ireland's shores lies The Isle of Lewis in Western Hebrides - home to hardworking crofters whose hands deftly manipulate carding machines amidst breathtaking landscapes. An engraving aptly titled "The Crofters of the Isle of Lewis" transports us to their world; a testament to their resilience and commitment towards preserving traditional practices. Carding extends beyond fabrics alone; it embraces other natural fibers like flax and cotton too. Through a mesmerizing black-and-white photograph entitled "Spinning Cotton, " we appreciate how this versatile vegetable fiber has revolutionized industries worldwide. Witness yet another facet through historical engravings depicting beetling, scutching, and hackling flax - methods integral to linen production that have stood the test of time.