Seamstress Collection (page 4)

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While-U-Waits the tailors shop at an R. A. F. station in Ceylon. 17th May 1943
While-U-Waits the tailors shop at an R.A.F. station in Ceylon. 17th May 1943

Seamstress sewing the inner band into a flat cap at the Denham and Hargreaves factory, Atherstone. Circa 1960

Corinne Griffith seen here in the role of Mary Boyne sitting working at a Singer sewing machine in the film The Unknown Quantity. Circa 1919

The November 1943 The Navy Line, making Navy clothes at the Lotary Naval Garment Factory. All these girls are wives or sweethearts of sailors

Interior Designers

The Seamstress, 1916. Creator: Joseph Rodefer DeCamp
The Seamstress, 1916

The Bridesmaid, 1908. Creator: Larsson, Carl (1853-1919)
The Bridesmaid, 1908. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Stewart Harrisons The Iceberg - The Seamstress, 1860. Creator: John Everett Millais
Stewart Harrisons The Iceberg - The Seamstress, 1860

The Seamstress, 1853. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Seamstress, 1853

Sewing Apprentice, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Sewing Apprentice, 1737

Foreign Family with Wife Making Clothes, 1860. Creator: Yoshikazu
Foreign Family with Wife Making Clothes, 1860

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, ca. 1800

SOCIAL / US SEAMSTRESS 19C
A girl sews by candlelight in her apartment while a man drinks at the table and another person lies (ill?) in bed in the same room Date: 1872

Dressmakers Workshop
Women working in a dressmakers workshop. Date: 1894

Cartoon, dressmaker at work
Cartoon, a dressmaker works by lamplight at a table. Her work hangs around her as she sews in poor light. Date: 1870

Soubrier. Annette (femme Chericotti). 28 ans, nee a Paris Ille. Coutiere. Anarchiste. 25/3/94. 1894

Adnet. Jeanne, Marie. Alphonsine (femme Quesnel). 22 ans, nee a Argentan. Couturiere. Anarchiste. 8/1/94. 1894

Cazal. Antoinette. 28 ans, nee a Salgouz (Cantal). Couturiere. Anarchiste. 28/2/94. 1894

Malpet. Jeanne (femme Pivier). 51 ans, nee en mai 42. Couturiere. Anarchiste. 3/7/94. 1894

Herman. Caroline. 33 ans, nee a Paris Vllle. Couturiere. Disposition du Prefet (Anarchie). 21/3/94. 1894

Hochschule für Zuschneidekunst (College for Cutting Art), 1911
Hochschule fü r Zuschneidekunst (College for Cutting Art), 1911. Private Collection

Two Women, c. 1910s (oil on canvas)
3428182 Two Women, c.1910s (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 149.86u119.38 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; German, out of copyright

The Seamstress, 1916 (oil on canvas)
CGW445477 The Seamstress, 1916 (oil on canvas) by DeCamp, Joseph (1858-1923); 92.2x71.5 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

The Little Dressmaker, 1858 (oil on panel)
WLT207134 The Little Dressmaker, 1858 (oil on panel) by Frere, Pierre Edouard (1819-86); 27.3x21.9 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

Spanish Seamstresses, 1919. Artist: James Kerr-Lawson
Spanish Seamstresses, 1919. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]

The Seamstresses, 1894. Found in the Collection of Zornmuseet, Mora

Plate IV of A Rakes Progress, 1735. Artist: William Hogarth
Plate IV of A Rakes Progress, 1735. The rake, Tom Rakewell, being arrested as he alights from his sedan chair. Forked lightning can be seen in the sky. On the left is a Bow Street officer

A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate IV of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate IV of VIII. Tom Rakewell, heads for a royal levee at St Jamess Palace, London, in his sedan chair. He is stopped by two bailiffs, who arrest him for debt

Sewing school in Huizen, 1891. Found in the Collection of Singer Museum Laren

Workers leaving the Maison Paquin, in the Rue de La Paix, c. 1912. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Milliner, 1746. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Young Seamstresses, 1848-1849. Private Collection

The Milliner. Private Collection

Le Lever des ouvrieres en modes. Private Collection

Tired. Artist: Krohg, Christian (1852-1925)
Tired. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Virgilio Zanini Tailoring, 1900. Artist: Sormani, Gian Luciano (1867-1938)
Virgilio Zanini Tailoring, 1900. From a private collection

Toilet of an young Russian officer, c. 1815. Artist: Garneray, Ambroise Louis (1783-1857)
Toilet of an young Russian officer, c. 1815. From a private collection

Trying on Jabot, c. 1815. Artist: Anonymous
Trying on Jabot, c. 1815. Found in the collection of the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

In the Drapers Shop, 1670. Artist: Bloemen, Adriaen van (active 1654-1694)
In the Drapers Shop, 1670. Found in the collection of the Hallwylska Museet, Stockholm

The Seamstress, c1900. Artist: Emil Orlik
The Seamstress, c1900. From The Studio Volume 20. [The Studio Ltd. London & New York, 1900]

The Seamstress, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Charles Amable Lenoir
The Seamstress, late 19th or early 20th century. A print from L Illustration, 27 November 1909

A Dutchwoman Cutting Cloth, 1889. A print from Figaro Exposition, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co, Limited, 4 Stationers Hall Court, London, 1889

A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733 (1904). Tom Rakewell heads for a royal levee at St Jamess Palace, London, in his sedan chair. He is stopped by two bailiffs, who arrest him for debt

Models at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Models at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Trying on a dress at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Trying on a dress at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Waiting for seamstresses leaving work, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Waiting for seamstresses leaving work, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

The young seamstress, c. 1880. Artist: Israels, Jozef (1824-1911)
The young seamstress, c. 1880. Found in the collection of the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

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"From Betsy Ross to Esther Bruce: Celebrating the Artistry of Seamstresses" In the realm of history and art, seamstresses have left an indelible mark on society. One iconic image takes us back to the birth of a nation, as Betsy Ross meticulously sews the first American flag. Henry Mosler's painting captures her dedication and patriotism, reminding us of her role in shaping America's identity. Elisabeth Moore Hallowell's drawing further immortalizes Betsy Ross as an American seamstress and patriot. Her skillful hands bring life to every stitch, symbolizing unity and freedom for a young nation. Even in silent films, sewing holds its own allure. A still from one such film depicts a captivating scene where needle meets thread, showcasing the timeless beauty found in this craft. The significance of Betsy Ross making the first American flag is also captured in a vibrant color lithograph. The colors she chooses reflect not only her creativity but also her commitment to representing a united country through fabric and design. Moving forward in time, we encounter Mary Cassatt's masterpiece "Young Mother Sewing. " This oil painting showcases another facet of seamstressing - that it is not just about creating flags or costumes but also about nurturing relationships within families. Intriguingly titled "The Haunted Lady, " Punch magazine reminds us that even amidst societal challenges, women like Esther Bruce persevered with their needlework skills. Whether facing ghostly apparitions or everyday struggles, these women used their talents to overcome adversity with grace. Esther Bruce herself became known for her work both on stage and offstage. From being photographed alongside her father Joseph Bruce in Fulham to attending events like Aunt Esther's Story launch or joining forces with suffragette Constance Lytton Jane Wharton - Esther embodied strength and resilience through her craft. Collaboration was key within the world of seamstresses, as seen in the image of Esther Bruce and Kathy Joyce in Brighton.