Seamstress Collection (page 6)

Rigolette Trying to Distract herself during Germains Absence, 1844 (oil on canvas)
XIR28097 Rigolette Trying to Distract herself during Germains Absence, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Court, Joseph Desire (1797-1865); 112x80 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

The Couturiers workshop, Arles, 1760 (oil on canvas)
XIR24984 The Couturiers workshop, Arles, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Raspal, Antoine (1738-1811); Musee Reattu, Arles, France; French, out of copyright

The Seamstress, Jozef Israels, 1850 - 1888

Young Mary as a seamstress, Hieronymus Wierix, Anonymous, 1563 - before 1619

For Only One Short Hour The Song of the Shirt Signed and dated, lower left: 1854
For Only One Short Hour The Song of the Shirt Signed and dated, lower left: " 1854 | Anna Blunden", Anna Blunden, 1829-1915, British

Home Dreams Signed and dated in red paint, lower right: CWC. 1869 monogramed
Home Dreams Signed and dated in red paint, lower right: " CWC. 1869" monogramed. Charles West Cope, 1811-1890, British

Lord, Thy Will Be Done Signed and dated, lower left: PCALDERON - 1855"
Lord, Thy Will Be Done Signed and dated, lower left: " PCALDERON - 1855", Philip Hermogenes Calderon, 1833-1898, British

SEWING MACHINE, c1853. Seamstress with an 1853 model Grover and Baker industrial sewing machine. Daguerreotype, American, c1853

LAURETTE TAYLOR (1884-1946). American actress. As the apprentice dressmaker in Happiness, 1917

HINE: SEAMSTRESS, 1917. 16-year-old Helen Anderson sewing gowns for Madame Robinson in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1917

HINE: SEAMSTRESS, 1917. 15-year-old Marie Vancanvenberg working on corsets for Madam Claff at 420 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1917

HOME INDUSTRY, c1910. An immigrant family making mens trousers in their New York City tenement home. Photograph by Lewis W. Hine, c1910

SWEATSHOP, 1912. Children are cheaper than grown-ups. Girls and young women working at their sewing machines in a sweatshop in New York City. Drawing, 1912, by Walter Tittle

HOME INDUSTRY, 1910. A New York City immigrant family doing piecework, c1910

SKIRT FACTORY, 1859. Thomsons Skirt Factory in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1859

SHOE FACTORY, 1895. A woman worker at a Lynn, Massachusetts, shoe factory. Photograph, 1895, by Frances Benjamin Johnston

WOMAN GARMENT WORKER, 1915. Woman worker stitching straw hats. Photograph, c1915, by Lewis W. Hine

BONNET MAKERS, 1807. Linen bonnet makers at work. Etching, French, 1807, from the series Le Bon Genre

HAMPTON INSTITUTE, 1899. A class in dress-making. Photographed in 1899 by Frances Benjamin Johnston

SEAMSTRESSES, c1810. Painting by an unknown artist

SEWING, 19th CENTURY. A Tranquil Hour. Etching, late 19th century, after a painting by Wilhelm Hasemann

Seamstress with an 1853 model Grover and Baker industrial sewing machine. Oil over Daguerreotype, American, c1853
SEWING MACHINE, c1853. Seamstress with an 1853 model Grover and Baker industrial sewing machine. Oil over Daguerreotype, American, c1853

Woman sewing leggings. Lithograph, English, 19th century, after a Chinese drawing
CHINA: STOCKING-MAKER. Woman sewing leggings. Lithograph, English, 19th century, after a Chinese drawing

American seamstress and patriot. Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag. Color lithograph after a painting by G
BETSY ROSS (1752-1836). American seamstress and patriot. Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag. Color lithograph after a painting by G. Liebscher

American seamstress and patriot. Betsy Ross and the flag committee. Wood engraving, 19th century
BETSY ROSS (1752-1836). American seamstress and patriot. Betsy Ross and the flag committee. Wood engraving, 19th century

LABOR: WOMEN, 1868. Women and their work in the metropolis. Engraving from Harpers Bazaar by Stanley Fox, 1868

SEWING MACHINE, 1898. English newspaper engraving, 1898

SEWING, 19th CENTURY. Threading the Needle. Steel engraving, English, 19th century, after a painting by Michael William Sharp

THREADING THE NEEDLE. Steel engraving, English, 19th century, after a painting by Michael William Sharp

GIRL SEWING, 1873. Threading the Needle. Wood engraving, American, 1873

DAILY LIFE: SEWING, 1880. She made her sisters pinafores when they were younger; now she cut out bonnets and dresses, turning her nimble fingers to anything. Wood engraving, English, 1880

ELIAS HOWE (1819-1867). American inventor. Howe competing and winning against five seamstresses at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1845. Wood engraving, c1867

SKIRT FACTORY, 1859. Thomsons Skirt Factory in New York City. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1859

GARMENT FACTORY. Women workers sewing fabric squares together: American engraving, 19th century

GARMENT FACTORY. Women garment workers sewing fabric squares together. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ISaC M. SINGER (1811-1875). American inventor, actor and entrepreneur. Singer supervising a demonstration of his sewing machine at his office at 323 Broadway, New York City, c1853

FREEDMENs SCHOOL 1866. The Freedmens Union Industrial School at Richmond, Virginia. Wood engraving, 1866

SINGER SEWING MACHINE, 1853. Isaac M. Singer supervising a demonstration of his perpendicular-action sewing machine at his office at 323 Broadway, New York City: colored engraving, c1853

FREEDMANs SCHOOL 1866. The Freedmans Union Industrial School at Richmond, Virginia: colored engraving, 1866

ELIAS HOWE, 1845. Elias Howe competing with his sewing machine and winning against five seamstresses at Boston in 1845. Colored wood engraving

Doggy Seamstress
A dog seamstress stitching up a torn dolly. Date: early 1930s

Making Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation robe
Miss Ruby Essan of Wimbledon engaged in her task of making the embroidered crown for the coronation robe of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal School of Needlework

Wendy North, seamstress, at Chichester Festival Theatre
Wendy North, a Chichester girl, a seamstress in the Chichester Festival Theatres wardrobe department. On the dummy is one of Joan Plowrights costumes. Date: 1962

Sempstresses in Attic
Four sempstresses in a London attic sitting at a table; one naps with her head on the table. Date: 1888

Electrical sewing machine, 1900
Electrical sewing machine. Historical artwork of a woman using a 19th-century electrical sewing machine. She is using her feet to operate a pedal that moves an electrical contact over a rheostat

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Silent Still: Showgirls

ROUGED LIPS, 1923. Film still

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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.