Linen Collection (page 47)

Detail from a painted linen wall hanging, Preparations for the Marriage at Cana
COOK AND MUSICIANS, 1818. Detail from a painted linen wall hanging, Preparations for the Marriage at Cana. Painted by Swedish artist, Anders Palsson, 1818

Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV) heretic pharaoh, reigned from c150 BC, here with Nefertiti and their two daughters offering gifts to the Sun. Relief originally in Temple of Sun, Thebes. Linen garments

Bridal Couple Receiving their Presents oil on canvas. School of Pieter Brueghel III (1589-1640) Flemish painter. Bride and groom stand behind trestle table covered in pewter vessels

Funerailles d Atala (Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy Trioson. Atatla is taken from the novel by Chateaubriand, published in 1801)

Bayeux Tapestry 1667: William the Conquerors Norman cavalry setting out to meet Harold IIs English forces, Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. Textile Linen

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: A pictorial narrative account of the conquest of England by William of Normandy and death of Harold II at Battle of Hastings in 1066. Woman and child fleeing from burning house

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: Conan of Brittany under attack at Dinan, hands keys of fortress to William of Normandy. William honoured Harold, Earl of Wessex, for his assistance

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: A boat of William the Conquerors fleet carrying soldiers with their shields, arriving at Pevensey on the English coast. Invasion Textile Linen

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: In 1064 messengers from William of Normandy demand of Count Guy the release of Earl Harold Godwinson (later Harold II, Anglo-Saxon king of England)

Table covered with a linen cloth and set for a buffet for ball or an evening party. Oleograph from Household Management by Isabella Beeton (London, 1906)

Table covered with a linen cloth and set for a formal dinner party. Shaded candles provide light. Oleograph from Household Management by Isabella Beeton (London, 1906)

Table covered with a linen cloth and set for Afternoon Tea. A tea kettle on a stand with a spirit heater under it is placed near the teapot

Scutching or dressing flax by beating the stalks by machine. The long fibres of the stem Flax plant (Linum) were processed to produce linen

Hackling Flax by hand. The stalks were broken apart by beating down on a metal comb. They were then retted (rotted) in water to remove the soft tissue, leaving the fibrous material

Scutching or dressing flax by beating the stalks by hand. The long fibres of the stem Flax plant (Linum) were processed to produce linen

Rippling flax to remove the seeds and remains of flower heads. In the background the flax plants are being pulled (harvested)

Weaving shed, Erskine Beveridge & Companys St Leonards Factory, Dunfermline, Scotland. This shed contained nearly 1, 000 Jacquard power looms for weaving linen damask

The Great Hall of Marshalls Flax Mill, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. The roof is supported on cast iron columns, and glazed skylights give even overhead light

Camperdown Linen Works, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Proprietors, Cox Brothers. In spite of its name, this was a Jute mill, and Cox Brothers had a branch in Calcutta, India

Greetings From Las Vegas
Vintage linen large letter postcard of Las Vegas showing images of the city in each letter. Bolder Dam is in the background

Old Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard showing the bright noen signs that light up the night. The Pioneer Club is in the forefront. Vintage automobiles travel the street

The $1, 000, 000 Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard showing the exterior of the Golden Nuggett Gambling Hall at night. The giant neon sign over the business lights up the surrounding area. Vintage automobiles line the streets

Hotel El Rancho Vegas
Vintage linen postcard showing the pool side of the hotel and the entrance to the Round-up Room. An inset shows the interior of a gaming room

The Famous Old Fremont Street at night, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard showing numerous neon signs promoting the clubs and lighting up the night sky. The Golden Nugget and Hotel Apache are in the foreground

Outdoor Fish Markets and Sea Food Restaurants, Fishermans Warf, San Francisco, California
Vintage linen postcard showing the outdoor fish and sea food vendors on the warf. Shoppers look over the items for sale

Grant Avenue, Chinatown, San Francisco, California
Vintage linen postcard showing a view down Grant Street in San Franciscos Chinatown. The neon sign for the Lotus bowl restaurant is visible on the rights

Casino and Restaurant, Hotel Flamingo, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard showing the entrance to the gaming room and patio of the Flamingo Hotel. The front is beautifully landscaped and the neon sign rises high above the rooftop

Oriental Bazaars, Chinatowns Shopping District
Vintage linen postcard showing a number of stores along a street in Chinatown. Vintage automobiles are parked along the street and pedestrians walk along the sidewalks

Hotel Flamingo, Las Vegas, Navada
Vintage linen postcard showing the exterior of the hotel from the pool side. Numerous guests are lounging on the patio area surrounding the pool or enjoying the pool itself

Fifth Avenue, New York
Vintage linen postcard showing Fifth Avenue looking north from 48th Street. Outlines of the Curch of St. Nicholas, Rockefeller Center and St. Patricks Cathedral are visible

International Gardens, Rockefeller Center, New York, NY
Vintage linen postcard showing the four gardens atop the buildings on the Fifth Avenue front of Rockefeller Center

Columbus Circle and Central Park
Vintage linen postcard showing a birds eye view of Columbus Circle with Central Park in the background and the New York skyline in the distance

Fremont Street Looking West, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard view of Fremont Street showing the Golden Nuggest, the Hotel Apache and the Eldorado Club in the foreground

Union Pacific Park, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard showing a view of downtown Las Vegas from Union Pacific Park. Large trees line the walkway and the Sal Sagev hotel is seen in the distance

Fremont Street at Night, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard showing Fremont street at night lit up by its numerous neon signs. The Overland Hotel and the Sal Sagev Hotel are in the foreground

Gaming Clubs at Night, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard showing theextrior of the Golden nugget and Eldorado Clubs. The neon lights illuminate the street lined by parked vintage automobiles

Brights Lights an Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard image showing the bright neon lights on Fremont Street. Signs for the monte Carlo Club, Laks Vegas Club and the Pioneer Club are visible

Fremont Street Looking East, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard showing Fremont Street, the Sal Sagev hotel on the right corner. Vintage automobiles line what appears to be a small town main street

The Early West in Modern Splendor
Vintage linen postcard showing the exterior of the Gay Ninties Bar at the Hotel Last Frontier. People sit in a horse-drawn stagecoach in front of the building

21 Club Casino
Vintage linen postcard image showing the interior of the 21 Club Casino at the Hotel Last Frontier. Slot machines and gaming tables are visible

Hotel Last Frontier, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard image of the exterior and grounds of the hotel showing the hotels name spelled out in neon and rustic letters on top of a low stone wall

El Rancho Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard image of an exterior view of the grounds showing the swimming pool and wooden arbors surrounding the pool area. Guests lounge about the pool

Swimming Pool, Hotel Last Frontier, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard images showing the swimming pool and exterior of the hotel Guests sit poolside which is beautifully landscaped. The entrance to Club " 21" is visible

The Main Stem, Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard image showing Fremont Street with the Hotel Apache in the foreground vintage automobiles travel the street as pedestrians walk the sidewalks

Bright Lights, Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard image showing the neon signs of Fremont Street. The Hotel Apache is in the foreground and vintage automobiles line the street

Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage linen postcard image showing the neon lights of Fremont Street. The signs of the Northern Club, the Las Vegas Club and the Pioneer Club are prominent, and vintage automobiles line the street

Skyline of Downtown New York City As Seen From Hudson River
Vintage linen postcard showing the New York skyline from the hudson River. The tall white building in the center left is the Woolworth building

New York City Hospital
Vintage linen postcard showing the exterior of the New York City Hospital which occupies three full blocks between 68th and 71st Streets overlooking the East River

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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.