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Family Group in an Interior, 1744. Creator: Frans van der Mijn
Family Group in an Interior, 1744

Portrait of Anna van der Does (1609-1650), 1642. Creator: Paulus Hennekyn
Portrait of Anna van der Does (1609-1650), 1642. An eighteenth or nineteenth-century label on the back of this portrait states that the sitter is Anna van der Does, living from 1609 to 1650

Portrait of William IV, Prince of Orange, c.1750. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of William IV, Prince of Orange, c.1750

Portrait of a Woman (previously identified as Queen Elizabeth I), 1550-1574. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman (previously identified as Queen Elizabeth I), 1550-1574

Mrs A.J. Zubli-Maschhaupt, 1887. Creator: Pieter de Josselin de Jong
Mrs A.J. Zubli-Maschhaupt, 1887. Portrait of Geertruijda Zubli-Maschhaupt

Niemeyer, Miss, or Mrs. Pfiefer, portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Niemeyer, Miss, or Mrs. Pfiefer, portrait photograph, not before 1916

Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Equestrian portrait of Catherine the Great in the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Regiment

Mrs. W.H. Van Velck, portrait photograph, 1918 June 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. W.H. Van Velck, portrait photograph, 1918 June 15

Miss Marcia Van Dresser, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 4. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Marcia Van Dresser, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 4. American operatic soprano and actor

Ross, Gordon, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 May 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ross, Gordon, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 May 24

Elizabeth, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Elizabeth, (c1911). Queen Elizabeth I of England. The motto: Non sine sole iris (no rainbow without sun) refers to Elizabeth as the bringer of peace

Damrosch, Gretchen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Damrosch, Gretchen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Cornwall, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cornwall, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 6

Cloud, A.T. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cloud, A.T. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913

Claussen, Julia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Claussen, Julia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 2

Christian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Christian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7

Chester, Constance, Miss. portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chester, Constance, Miss. portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Charles, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Charles, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Cadmus, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cadmus, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 24

Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec

Brenon, Juliet and Aileen, Misses, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Brenon, Juliet and Aileen, Misses, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Breese, Sydney, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Breese, Sydney, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Blair, Sophia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 July 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Blair, Sophia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 July 5

Black, Mareta, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Black, Mareta, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 16

Birmingham, Alma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Birmingham, Alma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. 10

Biddle, A.J. Drexel, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Biddle, A.J. Drexel, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 20

Bianchi, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bianchi, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan

Barr, Marian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Barr, Marian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917

Anglin, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Anglin, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1910 and 1925

Allen, Dorothy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Allen, Dorothy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 13

Miss Rita Romilly, portrait photograph, 1918 Aug. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Rita Romilly, portrait photograph, 1918 Aug. 28. American actor Rita Romilly Benson

Mrs. J. Rittenhouse, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. J. Rittenhouse, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 11

Miss Flore Revalles, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Revalles, Flore, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 26. Swiss singer, dancer and actress

Miss Reutte, portrait photograph, 1918 May. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Reutte, portrait photograph, 1918 May

Miss N.C. Potter, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss N.C. Potter, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 22

Mrs. Claudia Smith, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Claudia Smith, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 13

Mrs. Thomas Moore, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Thomas Moore, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 13

Miss Fontaine, between 1915 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Fontaine, between 1915 and 1920

A Salver and an Openwork Base, 1755/1760. Creator: Luigi Valadier
A Salver and an Openwork Base, 1755/1760

Storm, Diana, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Storm, Diana, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Sterling, Pauline, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sterling, Pauline, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Spencer, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Spencer, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Warren, Gertrude, Miss, or Miss Jackman, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Warren, Gertrude, Miss, or Miss Jackman, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Kai Fu Shah, E.E. and M.P. from China, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Kai Fu Shah, E.E. and M.P. from China, 1917
Kai Fu Shah, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from China, 1917. Credentials Presented April 14, 1914

Kai Fu Shah, E.E. and M.P. from China, left, with Yuan, 1st Sec. of Leg, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Kai Fu Shah, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from China, left, with Yuan, 1st Sec. of Leg, 1917. Credentials Presented April 14, 1914

Kai Fu Shah, E.E. and M.P. from China, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Kai Fu Shah, E.E. and M.P. from China, 1917
Kai Fu Shah, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from China, 1917. Credentials Presented April 14, 1914

King, G. Miss, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1914 May 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
King, G. Miss, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1914 May 12

Serge, Dancer at Sylvan Theatre, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Serge, Dancer at Sylvan Theatre, 1917
Serge, Dancer at Sylvan Theatre, 1917

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"Unraveling the Threads of History: Exploring the Artistry of Needlework" Embroidery has long been a cherished craft, weaving together tales from different corners of the world. From King Harold's foot soldiers brandishing spears and battle axes in the renowned Bayeux Tapestry to Muriel Dawson's enchanting "Little Miss Natty Fingers, " needlework captures moments frozen in time. Intricately stitched scenes like the Death of King Harold on the Bayeux Tapestry transport us to 1069 Normandy, France, where Europe witnessed pivotal events unfold. Meanwhile, Costa Rican art showcases Central America's rich tapestry heritage with vibrant colors and patterns that mesmerize. The Lacemaker, an oil painting from 1669-70, immortalizes a delicate craft passed down through generations. It reminds us that needlework is not only a form of artistic expression but also an enduring tradition connecting people across time. As William steers his ship amidst an invasion fleet using a signal lantern on mast and stern, we see how even maritime history intertwines with this ancient art form. Traditional Rabari tribal embroidered fabrics tell stories unique to their culture while crowds point excitedly at Halleys Comet in February 1066 according to the Bayeux Tapestry. Harold bravely navigates treacherous waters as depicted in another scene from this iconic tapestry. The tension builds as he arrives from the North to confront William – a moment forever etched into history. Needlework transcends borders; Romanesque Art presents us with Girona's "Tapestry of Creation" from the 11th century while Dutch colonists bring their skills to early New Amsterdam (now New York City). Through these diverse glimpses into needlework's vast tapestry, we celebrate its ability to preserve stories both grand and intimate. Each stitch holds within it centuries of human creativity, resilience, and cultural exchange.