Lace Fabric Collection

Robert Blake, General at Sea (1599-1657), 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337844 Robert Blake, General at Sea (1599-1657), 17th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (17th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Unidentified lady, early 17th century (watercolour, gum arabic, vellum, gilt)
7340109 Unidentified lady, early 17th century (watercolour, gum arabic, vellum, gilt) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 5.1x4.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Silk lace petticoat, given by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) as a wedding gift to Frances Nisbet (1761-1831)
MMM5468858 Silk lace petticoat, given by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) as a wedding gift to Frances Nisbet (1761-1831), 1787 (silk lace); National Maritime Museum, London

Not Quite Attentive (engraving)
8635864 Not Quite Attentive (engraving) by Woolnoth, Thomas A. (1785-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Not Quite Attentive)

The cottage door (engraving)
8635196 The cottage door (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cottage door; old woman making lace with a mother and child)

Spinner nuns, 18th century (oil on canvas)
8678365 Spinner nuns, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Magnasco, Alessandro (1667-1749); 45x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting by Alessandro Magnasco); Luisa Ricciarini.

Women's costume of Vannes, Morbihan (colour litho)
8677297 Women's costume of Vannes, Morbihan (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Vannes, Morbihan, Brittany, France)

Women's headdress from the time of Louis XIV (litho)
8677413 Women's headdress from the time of Louis XIV (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress from the time of Louis XIV)

Linen and lace trimmed woman's band (collar)
3507385 Linen and lace trimmed woman's band (collar); (add.info.: Linen and lace trimmed woman's band (collar). Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive.

Advert for the M Jesurum and Co, 1850
3480193 Advert for the M Jesurum and Co, 1850; (add.info.: Advertisement for the M. Jesurum and Co.; the only large manufactory in Venice for Lace. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of a Lady 1840 (Oil on canvas)
8766593 Portrait of a Lady 1840 (Oil on canvas) by Franca, Manuel Joachim de (1808-65); 76.8x64 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

The doubling room, 1851
3479211 The doubling room, 1851; (add.info.: The doubling room, Dead Mills, near Bolton. In this room, which contained 70,000 spindles)

Gabrielle Rejane, c.1890-1900 (watercolour)
8698364 Gabrielle Rejane, c.1890-1900 (watercolour) by Lemaire, Madeleine (1845-1928); (add.info.: Art. Fine Arts. French actress Gabrielle Rejane)

Female shop-lifter caught in the act. 18th century. (print)
7419919 Female shop-lifter caught in the act. 18th century. (print); (add.info.: A female shop-lifter is caught in the act. She had concealed lengths of lace beneath her clothes)

Women's costume of Plumelin, Morbihan (colour litho)
8677210 Women's costume of Plumelin, Morbihan (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Plumelin, Morbihan, Brittany, France)

Miss Georgina Hogarth, sister-in-law and life-long friend of Charles Dickens (b/w photo)
8673288 Miss Georgina Hogarth, sister-in-law and life-long friend of Charles Dickens (b/w photo) by Beresford, George Charles (1864-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

End XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho)
8677414 End XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: End XVIIIth century women's headdress)

Portrait of a Woman, 1646 (oil on wood)
XOS5879224 Portrait of a Woman, 1646 (oil on wood) by Flinck, Govaert (1615-60); 101x90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Govaert Flinck).

Women's costume of Vannes, Morbihan (colour litho)
8677217 Women's costume of Vannes, Morbihan (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Vannes, Morbihan, Brittany, France)

100 old time Bible words (litho)
8673297 100 old time Bible words (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 100 old time Bible words)

Women's costume of Plumeliau, Morbihan (colour litho)
8677277 Women's costume of Plumeliau, Morbihan (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Plumeliau, Morbihan, Brittany, France)

Women's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho)
8677219 Women's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Bourg de Batz, Batz-sur-Mer)

Portrait of a young woman and lace (coloured photo)
8655802 Portrait of a young woman and lace (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a young woman and lace)

Mrs Justinian Nutt, 1750s (oil on canvas)
7338006 Mrs Justinian Nutt, 1750s (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: British School)

Irish linens, etc, for Christmas, 1850
3478776 Irish linens, etc, for Christmas, 1850; (add.info.: Advertisement for Irish linens, etc., for Christmas.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Trade card for Barrowcliff & Maddock, lace and hose manufacturers, London (engraving)
8677608 Trade card for Barrowcliff & Maddock, lace and hose manufacturers, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Barrowcliff & Maddock)

Women's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677241 Women's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany)

XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho)
8677415 XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XVIIIth century women's headdress)

Cotton fabrics (b/w photo)
8652064 Cotton fabrics (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton fabrics)

Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob, Knot, Knot, Lace, Lake, Lamb, Lame, Lamp (engraving)
8649999 Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob, Knot, Knot, Lace, Lake, Lamb, Lame, Lamp (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob)

Sarah Eliot Scoville, 1830s (oil on canvas)
XOS5882018 Sarah Eliot Scoville, 1830s (oil on canvas) by Durand, Asher Brown (1796-1886); 86.4x68.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting Asher Brown Durand).

Portrait of a Woman, probably Aeltje Dircksdr. Pater, 1638 (oil on canvas)
XOS5871914 Portrait of a Woman, probably Aeltje Dircksdr. Pater, 1638 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 82x67 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Women's costume of Pornic, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho)
8677252 Women's costume of Pornic, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Pornic, Loire-Inferieure)

Women's costume of Corps-Nuds, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677215 Women's costume of Corps-Nuds, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Corps-Nuds, Ille-et-Vilaine)

The Pedlar (colour litho)
8674323 The Pedlar (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pedlar. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

A Royalist Leader (engraving)
8672589 A Royalist Leader (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Royalist leader during the English Civil War, 1642-1651)

Charles, Lord Strange, 1639 (oil on canvas)
8698253 Charles, Lord Strange, 1639 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 69.8 x 56.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles, Lord Strange)

Still Life, 1875 (painting)
7432253 Still Life, 1875 (painting) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1932); 140x106 cm; (add.info.: Harriet Backer (1845-1932)); Photo © O. Vaering

Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace)
8434450 Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace) by English School, (17th century)

Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace)
8434412 Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace) by English School, (17th century)

Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace)
8434541 Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace) by English School, (17th century)

Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace)
8434376 Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace) by English School, (17th century)

Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace)
8434371 Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace) by English School, (17th century)

Reading, c.1890 (oil on canvas)
7423112 Reading, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Croegaert, Georges (1848-1923); 24.5x32.9 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: by Georges Croegaert)

Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace)
8433281 Silver Tissue Dress, 1660s (silver woven silk & metal thread decorated with parchment lace) by English School, (17th century)

Ensemble, c. 1730 (wool, silk & metallic thread)
7336606 Ensemble, c.1730 (wool, silk & metallic thread) by French School, (18th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Portrait of Margaret of Austria (1584-1611) Queen of Spain, c. 1600 (oil on copper)
7412455 Portrait of Margaret of Austria (1584-1611) Queen of Spain, c.1600 (oil on copper) by Anonymous; 28.5--22.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Anonymous artist)

Lace design, 1575-85 (print)
7414934 Lace design, 1575-85 (print) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 27.2--21 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer, after Leonardo da Vinci)

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"Lace Fabric: A Timeless Elegance Captured in Art" Step into the world of lace fabric, where delicate threads weave together to create intricate patterns that have fascinated artists for centuries. From the regal portraits of queens and princesses to everyday scenes depicting lace makers, this captivating fabric has left its mark on art throughout history. In the portrait of Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain, painted around 1600, her luxurious attire is adorned with exquisite lace details. The artist skillfully captures the ethereal beauty and grace that lace brings to royal fashion. A print from 1575-85 showcases a stunning lace design, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship involved in creating such intricate patterns. It serves as a testament to the dedication and talent required by those who mastered this delicate art form. Moving forward in time, an oil painting titled "Capri Lace Maker" transports us to 1884 Italy. The canvas portrays a woman engrossed in her craft, showcasing not only her skill but also emphasizing how lace-making was deeply embedded in local traditions. The portrait of Dona Antonia de Ipenarrieta and her son from circa 1631 features their elegant garments embellished with delicate lace accents. This artwork demonstrates how even children were adorned with this luxurious fabric during that era. Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia's portrait from around 1600 presents another example where fine laces enhance royal attire. The artist masterfully captures every minute detail on copper canvas - each thread adding depth and texture to Isabella's regal appearance. In "Portrait of a Woman with a Squirrel, " created between 1565-75, we witness how even small accessories like collars made from intricately woven laces could elevate one's status and style during Renaissance times. The collar showcased separately dates back to 1610-40; it exemplifies how standalone pieces like these were treasured possessions, often passed down through generations as symbols of wealth and refinement.