Craftswomen Collection

Silk Culture in China: preparing raw silk, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Silk Culture in China: preparing raw silk, 1857. When the worms have cast their several skins...they are removed...preparatory to their spinning

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Tank made in Sant Sadurni d'Anoia by the Commission of War Industries of Catalonia

Farm women, members of the "Helping Hand"club... near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939
Farm women, members of the " Helping Hand" club, carefully roll up the quilt upon which they are working. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon. General caption number 58-11

Farm women working on quilt, near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm women working on quilt. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon. See general caption number 58

Farm women of the "Helping Hand"club display a pieced quilt... near West Carlton, Oregon, 1939
Farm women of the " Helping Hand" club display a pieced quilt which they are making for the benefit of one of their numbers. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon

A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas)
CH441598 A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Lorimer, John Henry (1856-1936); 127x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Sideboard, detail, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 2972953)
3084386 Sideboard, detail, c.1880 (walnut) (see also 2972953) by Day, Lewis Foreman (1845-1910); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Ms 324 f. 62 v. Arachne challenges Pallas and becomes a spider
HLK151279 Ms 324 f.62 v. Arachne challenges Pallas and becomes a spider, from Metamorphoses 6 by Ovid, 1479 (vellum) by Netherlandish School

Portrait of a woman in white: Lu Meiniang (ink and colour on silk)
FSG325270 Portrait of a woman in white: Lu Meiniang (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 198.1x58.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

The X. mas Academics / A Combination Game at Whist, 1773 (engraving)
2972974 The X.mas Academics / A Combination Game at Whist, 1773 (engraving) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Sideboard, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 3084386)
2972953 Sideboard, c.1880 (walnut) (see also 3084386) by Day, Lewis Foreman (1845-1910); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Windermere / Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c. 1850 (w / c on paper)
2972937 Windermere/Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Kinder, Emma (fl.c.1845); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Italian Lacemakers - Santa Margherita Ligure, Liguria, Italy. Date: circa 1910s

Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing
2972957 Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing, 1891-92 (w/c on paper) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Europe. Middle Age. Construction of a gothic Cathedral. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗 atercolour

Lace-Making in the town of Bruges, Belgium 1907
Mid-aged women working in their homes in Fladers on pillow lace-making. Working lots of hours for not much pay from seven in the morning till ten at night

Glass blower. Illustration of Tractatus de Herbis, 15 c. of the work De Materia Medica. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. EMILIA-ROMAGNA. Modena. Estense Library

Bedfordshire Lace School. Date: circa 1905

A Chinese Woman darning, Qianlong Period (1736-96) (gouache on paper). Chinese art. SWITZERLAND. Bern. Bernese Historical Museum

A Chinese Woman making a bobbin, Qianlong Period (1736-96) (gouache on paper). Chinese art. SWITZERLAND. Bern. Bernese Historical Museum

Tile representation of handicrafts. Catalan school, 17th-18th c. Ceramics. Proc: SPAIN. CATALONIA

The Spinners (oil on canvas)
XIR379768 The Spinners (oil on canvas) by Serusier, Paul (1864-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Fileuses; ); French, out of copyright

Pouges-Les-Eaux - Shops in the Covered Gallery
Pouges-Les-Eaux, in the Nievre department in central France - Shops in the Covered Gallery in the Park. Date: 1906

Bruges, Belgium - Women making lace
Lacemaking at Bruges, Belgium Date: circa 1910s

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Craftswomen have been the backbone of creativity and skill throughout history, leaving their mark on various cultures and time periods. From the intricate lacemaking in Malta to the resilience shown during the Spanish Civil War, these women have demonstrated their remarkable abilities. In Sant, amidst the chaos of the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939, a tank made by craftswomen stood as a symbol of strength and determination. Meanwhile, in medieval Europe, skilled artisans worked tirelessly on constructing awe-inspiring gothic cathedrals that still stand tall today. The artistry of glass blowers is another testament to craftswomen's talent. Illustrated in Tractatus de Herbis is an exquisite depiction of their delicate workmanship. Additionally, a hand-coloured stereoscopic daguerreotype captures two women sitting together spinning yarn against a backdrop of picturesque countryside scenery in 1850. During challenging times such as those faced by farm women near West Carlton, Yamhill County in Oregon during 1939, craftswomen found solace and support through groups like the "Helping Hand" club. They showcased their skills through quilting while working side by side with unwavering determination. Art has always provided peace and tranquility even during tumultuous times. An oil painting titled "A Peaceful Art" from 1888 exemplifies this sentiment beautifully. Furthermore, craftsmanship extended beyond traditional arts into furniture making; a detailed walnut sideboard from around 1880 showcases both functionality and elegance. Mythology also celebrates craftswomen's talents - Arachne challenges Pallas Athena herself only to be transformed into a spider for her audacity as depicted in Ms 324 f. 62 v. , reminding us that even goddesses recognize their exceptional skills. Finally, Lu Meiniang's portrait painted with ink and color on silk portrays an elegant woman dressed entirely in white - an embodiment of gracefulness achieved through the artistry of craftswomen.