Linen Collection

1930S Playsuits
Striped playsuit with shorts with matching 3/4 length coat or a linen suit with trousers & jacket with large patch pockets. A wire-haired fox terrier sits nearby

The bath or the woman in the bath or the bathtub Painting by Alfred Stevens (1823-1906
JLJ4655971 The bath or the woman in the bath or the bathtub Painting by Alfred Stevens (1823-1906) 1867 Sun. 0, 74x0, 93 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Stevens

Bullocks Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA
Vintage linen postcard showing a night view of Bullocks Art Deco style department store on Wilshire in Los Angeles

Lady Laverys sitting room
A corner of a room belonging to Hazel, Lady Lavery, wife of the society portrait painter, Sir John Lavery. Hazel was strongly connected with Ireland

Dolls House of Petronella Dunois, c. 1676
Dolls House of Petronella Dunois (1650-1695), c. 1676. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Mother Shipton Soap
An advertisement for Mother Shipton Soap showing a Wise Woman sitting with her basket of sparkling white linen - almost as white as her pet cat!

Poster, French Line CGT, Plymouth to New York
Travel poster, French Line CGT, designed by Rodmell, Harry Hudson (1896?1984), Plymouth direct to New York, lithograph in colours backed onto linen. Printed by EDIA, Paris. 40ins. 25ins

Poster, New York World's Fair, The World of Tomorrow
Travel poster, designed by Joseph Binder, New York World?s Fair, The World of tomorrow, 1939, Grinnell Litho, New York, USA

Mens celluloid detachable collars. circa 1900

Irish Cottage Industries, Hand Embroidery on Linen in the Ards - another family group outside a thatched cottage, mother and daughter embroidering

Victor Stiebel / Day Dress
Design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for a pink linen and silk surah summer dress. Scooped-out bodice is filled with a lilac spotted scarf & large knot tied to the belt

Bayeux Tapestry 1067. Harold II crowned King of England, 6 January 1066. Harold enthroned holding orb and sceptre, Archbishop Stigand on his right

Scotlands Industrial Souvenir
Hay and Robertson, Linen and Cotton Manufacturers, Dunfermline - Scotlands Industrial Souvenir 1905. Date: 1905

Adverts, five Scottish businesses
Adverts for R E Walker, Reid & Co Limited, Albany Works, Dunfermline, Inglis & Co, textile manufacturers, Dunfermline, Andrew Reid & Co, Pilmuir Works, Dunfermline, Hay and Robertson

High Street, Dunfermline (b / w photo)
2794745 High Street, Dunfermline (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street, Dunfermline)

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: William of Normandy (William I, the Conqueror) at Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, raises his helmet to show his followers that he is still alive

Brooklyn Bridge, New York
Vintage linen postcard showing the Brooklyn Bridge. The view from the Brooklyn side shows the latest skyscrapers of downtown Manhattan; Cities Service, Manhattan Company, Transportatin, Woolworth

Laundry at Shirley Schools, near Croydon, Surrey
Inmates ironing clothes and linen in the laundry at the Shirley Schools, near Croydon, Surrey, established in 1904 by the St Olave Union to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Laundry at National Childrens Home, Harpenden, Herts
Girls iron and fold clean washing in the laundry at the National Childrens Home, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

EMBALMING
Egyptians embalming their dead with strips of fine linen smeared with gum. In the foreground there are three jars for the organs of the body

Striped Bathing Costume
Edwardian bathing beauty in a striped one-piece bathing costume & espadrilles with embroidered linen uppers & ribbon lacing

Young lavandiere Painting by Ernest Hebert (1817-1908) 19th century Sun
JLJ4571732 Young lavandiere Painting by Ernest Hebert (1817-1908) 19th century Sun. 0, 88x1, 2 m Paris, Musee Hebert by Herbert or Hebert, Antoine Auguste Ernest (1817-1908); Musee Hebert, Paris

Advert for Hudsons Soap 1890
Advertisement for Hudsons Soap, showing a laundry woman holding her basket. Date: 1890

Old Bleach Linen Company Advert
An advertisement for The Old Bleach Linen Co. Ltd. and their new fadeless embroidered linen. Date: 1932

Sleeping woman
MODEL RELEASED. Sleep. Face of a sleeping woman

The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace
5856316 The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace.; (add.info.: The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace)

The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778
5856315 The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778.; (add.info.: The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule)

The Queen in grey-white half-mourning dress
5856345 The Queen in grey-white half-mourning dress.; (add.info.: The Queen in grey-white half-mourning dress. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette)

Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat. Man in riding coat of the colour of London-chimney soot
5856340 Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat. Man in riding coat of the colour of London-chimney soot.; (add.info.: Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat)

Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers, and woman with hedgehog hairstyle and lazy-woman bonnet
5856339 Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers, and woman with hedgehog hairstyle and lazy-woman bonnet.; (add.info.: Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers)

Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style
5856335 Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style.; (add.info.: Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style)

Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta
5856334 Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta.; (add.info.: Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta)

Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves
5856323 Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves.; (add.info.: Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves)

Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen
5855679 Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen.; (add.info.: Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen. It's not the tall bavolet bonnet that is remarkable here so much as the hair chignon held up in)

Textile Fibres, Cotton and Flax (colour litho)
8644991 Textile Fibres, Cotton and Flax (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Textile Fibres, Cotton and Flax)

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)

XIVth century women's headdress (litho)
8677405 XIVth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XIVth century women's headdress)

Peniche of Canal Erie descending the Hudson River to New York City, 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4963235 Peniche of Canal Erie descending the Hudson River to New York City, 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Illustration of Godefroy (1854-1908) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1888-6-16 - Jealousy - Hygiene, Adultere
ICA4852415 Illustration of Godefroy (1854-1908) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1888-6-16 - Jealousy - Hygiene, Adultere, Jealousy, Pilosite - Cat

Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan
LSE4316410 Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Korean art

First World War: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Sept-Saulx: gunner on the canal
LUX4772890 First World War: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Sept-Saulx: gunner on the canal, animated view with soldiers and sailors vacant in their daily occupations

Woman in pink pierrot wearing a large batheuse bathing cap in white linen with her hair in ringlets
FLO4671879 Woman in pink pierrot wearing a large batheuse bathing cap in white linen with her hair in ringlets, and woman in green pierrot with black chapeau a la maltaise decorated with feathers

Woman in dress a la turkish in white linen and English lace, white petticoat with lace falbalas, fichu, blue gilet
FLO4671876 Woman in dress a la turkish in white linen and English lace, white petticoat with lace falbalas, fichu, blue gilet, and gold medallion with initials CD

France, Studio portrait of a general doctor examining the throat of one of his patients, 1865
LUX4729774 France, Studio portrait of a general doctor examining the throat of one of his patients, 1865; (add.info.: France)

Threads of Dutch linen 1 and gold 2 magnified under a microscope. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's
FLO4574760 Threads of Dutch linen 1 and gold 2 magnified under a microscope. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children)

Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209441 Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter K: the morning Kaka. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209420 Letter K: the morning Kaka. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter A: Evening call. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209227 Letter A: Evening call. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

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"Linen: A Timeless Fabric Weaving Stories of Elegance and Nostalgia" Step back in time to the 1930s, where linen played a starring role in fashionable playsuits that exuded both comfort and style. Picture yourself lounging in a luxurious bath, reminiscent of Alfred Stevens' captivating painting capturing the essence of a woman immersed in relaxation. Transported to Bullocks Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA, you can envision the opulence of Lady Lavery's sitting room adorned with delicate linen drapes cascading gracefully. Travel further into history as you explore Petronella Dunois' Dolls House from 1676, marveling at the intricate handcrafted linen furnishings that bring miniature worlds to life. Immerse your senses with Mother Shipton Soap's fragrant lather while admiring men's celluloid detachable collars meticulously crafted from this versatile fabric. Victor Stiebel's day dress showcases how linen effortlessly transitions from casual wear to refined elegance. Wander down Dunfermline's High Street through a black and white photo capturing its timeless charm. Experience the artistry captured by Ernest Hebert as he paints young lavandieres diligently washing linens under the warm sun of the 19th century. Hudsons Soap advertises their product on crisp linen sheets, promising cleanliness and freshness for all who indulge. Finally, delve into Irish Cottage Industries' exquisite hand embroidery on linen; witness skilled artisans weaving tales through every stitch. Linen has stood as an emblem of sophistication throughout centuries—a fabric that whispers stories passed down through generations. Intriguingly intertwined with historical moments and artistic masterpieces alike, linen remains an enduring symbol of grace and refinement—its threads woven delicately into our collective memory.