Patching Collection

Mr Tape the Tailor, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Boy's Suit, c. 1941. Creators: Charles Mannino, Nancy Crimi
Boy's Suit, c. 1941

As Natural as Life, from Puck, 1888. Creator: Joseph Keppler
As Natural as Life, from Puck, 1888

Mother of migrant family sewing, near Vale, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mother of migrant family sewing. Near Vale, Malheur County, Oregon

Quilt Patches, c. 1937. Creator: Mary Fitzgerald
Quilt Patches, c. 1937

We re on the mend, 1941
We re on the mend. Mending and darning clothes and fabric in wartime. 1941 Date: 1941

Trouser patches (colour litho)
5986877 Trouser patches (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trouser patches. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Darning (oil on canvas)
XKH234236 Darning (oil on canvas) by Uhde, Fritz von (1848-1911); 135x100 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The State Tinkers, published by William Humphrey in 1780 (etching)
NCO191225 The State Tinkers, published by William Humphrey in 1780 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Its Never Too Late To Mend (colour litho)
3095628 Its Never Too Late To Mend (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Its Never Too Late To Mend)

Canoeing in Nova Scotia (engraving)
1045245 Canoeing in Nova Scotia (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canoeing in Nova Scotia)

An Old Cornish Woman, 1882-1900. Creator: Walter Langley
An Old Cornish Woman, 1882-1900

Worthing BN13 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Worthing BN13 3

Dulany Cottage, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander Ogg
Dulany Cottage, 1835. Dulany House in Patching, West Sussex, leased by Sir Richard Hunter until 1848. Engraved by Henry A Ogg after a drawing by Thomas Henwood

The Tender Grace of a Day that is Dead, late 19th century, (c1930). Creator: Walter Langley
The Tender Grace of a Day that is Dead, late 19th century, (c1930). A woman looks wistfully out of the window as her son whittles a piece of wood, possibly for the toy boat in the window-seat

Landscape boat shepherd herd darning patching
Landscape with a boat in which a shepherd with his herd, darning, patching, Jurriaan Andriessen (attributed to), 1752 - 1819 and/or 1751 - 1799 and/or 1755 - 1818, paper, ink, chalk, brush

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Putt the Golfers Wife. circa 1930s

Mitchelgrove, Sussex
There doesn t seem to be anyone about at Mitchelgrove, near Patching, Sussex Date: 1791

1912 Olympics 100m
Ralph Craig of the USA crosses the line first to win the 100m final at the Olympic Games in Stockholm, 1912. Alvah Meyer and Don Lippincott finished in second

Men putting puzzle pieces together
3D computer artwork of men putting puzzle pieces together, depticting a construction site

Detail of abandoned hut in historic gold mining town, Hill End, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

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"Patching: A Stitch in Time, Weaving Stories of Resilience" In the world of fabric and thread, Mr. Tape the Tailor skillfully mends torn seams and frayed edges, breathing new life into worn garments. His nimble fingers dance across the needle as he repairs each stitch with care. Meanwhile, in a small farmhouse near Vale, Malheur County, Oregon in 1939, the mother of a migrant family sits hunched over her sewing machine. With determination etched on her face, she patches together scraps of cloth to create warmth for her loved ones during harsh winters. Quilt Patches from 1937 tell tales of love and creativity woven by Mary Fitzgerald's hands. Each patch holds memories within its intricate patterns - stories passed down through generations. "We're on the mend, " proclaims a poster from 1941 amidst wartime struggles. It serves as a reminder that even during challenging times, we can find solace in coming together to repair what is broken. Trouser patches add vibrant pops of color to an otherwise mundane garment; they transform ordinary trousers into unique works of art that reflect individuality and resourcefulness. Darning becomes an act of devotion as depicted in an oil painting on canvas. The delicate strokes capture not only the physical act but also symbolize healing emotional wounds through careful mending. "The State Tinkers" etching published by William Humphrey in 1780 showcases skilled craftsmen who travel far and wide to fix broken tools or household items—a testament to their invaluable role within society. "It's Never Too Late To Mend, " declares a colorful lithograph urging us not to lose hope when faced with adversity. Just like repairing fabric or relationships gone awry—there is always room for growth and renewal if we are willing to put forth effort. Amidst serene engravings depicting canoeing adventures along Nova Scotia's waters lies another tale waiting to be told.