Sewing Collection (page 68)

Advertising postcard - New Home Sewing Machine
The worlds greatest sewing machine is the New Home made by Gonyea and Alba of Rutland, Vermont, enabling repairs to be carried out in situ...! Date: circa 1910

WW2 - Souvenir sewn postcard - from France
WW2 - Souvenir sewn postcard sent home by a British soldier stationed in France, featuring tricolore and union flag lettering. Date: 1940

Print
Black and white mezzotint depicting a woman seated by an open window regarding a small dog sitting on the window sill. The print is untitled, unsigned and undated

A drawing room with two seated women
Two women seated in a drawing room, watercolour by an unknown artist, c.1850, in a gilt frame with black and gold edging and applied scrolling foliate motif at the corners

Ile Des Cygnes, c1898, (1919). Artist: Auguste Lepere
I le Des Cygnes, c1898, (1919). Ile des Cygnes ou Madame Lepe re a la couture [Madame Lepe re sewing], i le de Grenelle. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists

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]

Gilt chair covered in needlework, 1906. Artist: Shirley Slocombe
Gilt chair covered in needlework, 1906. Print from A History of English Furniture, the Age of Mahogany by Percy Macquoid R.I. [T&A Constable, Edinburgh, 1906]

Walnut chair covered with needlework, 1905. Artist: Shirley Slocombe
Walnut chair covered with needlework, 1905. Print from A History of English Furniture, the Age of Walnut by Percy Macquoid R.I. [T&A Constable, Edinburgh, 1905]

photography, black and white, Upper half, Arm around, Side by side, Sitting, Old fashioned
Senior couple spending time together in living room, (B&W)

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

Chippendale Mahogany Arm-Chair with Needlework Upholstery, mid 18th century, (1928). From Old Furniture, Volume IV. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E. [Old Furniture Ltd. London, 1928]

Chinese Chippendale Elbow-Chair with Seat in Contemporary Needlework, mid 18th century, (1928)
Chinese Chippendale Elbow-Chair (One of a Pair), with Seat in Contemporary Needlework, 1928. From Old Furniture, Volume IV. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E. [Old Furniture Ltd

Tailoring. Miniature in Tacuinum sanitatis, illuminated manuscript of the late 14th century

Merchants of fabrics and textiles in a market, Miniature in the Statuto delle Corporazione dei Mercanti, illuminated manuscript, 14th century

Advertising poster of the Sigma house, published for the International Exhibition of Barcelona in 1929

Boys tailoring class at Highbury Truant School, London, 1908
Boys tailoring class at Highbury Truant School, Islington, London, 1908. Boys learn to make clothes; some draw patterns, others use sewing machines, while at the back more boys sew by hand

Boys sewing at the Boys Home Industrial School, London, 1900
Boys sewing at the Boys Home Industrial School, Regents Park Road, London, 1900. Young boys sew by hand and use sewing machines

Senior dressmaking class, Ackmar Road Evening Institute for Women, London, 1914. With instructions on the blackboard for cutting and basting canvas on coat fronts

Dressmaking class, Hammersmith Trade School for Girls, London, 1911. Girls seated around tables sewing. A girl in the centre is attending to a dress on a mannequin

Corset making class, Bloomsbury Trade School for Girls, London, 1911. Two girls work on sewing machines while the rest of the class and the teacher are hand sewing

Dressmaking class, Borough Polytechnic, Southwark, London, 1907. A girl in the centre works on a sewing machine, while two girls behind her work on dresses on dummies

Tailoring class, Barrett Street Trade School for Girls, London, 1915. Girls seated round a long table sewing. One girl is measuring a jacket on a dummy, while another is at a sewing machine

Needlework lesson, Montpelier House Open Air School, London, 1908
Children sitting in a circle on deck chairs during their needlework lesson, Montpelier House Open Air School, London, 1908. Sewing towels and bags for school use

Pupils in the garden doing needlework, Birley House Open Air School, Forest Hill, London, 1908
Boys and girls in the garden doing needlework, Birley House Open Air School, Forest Hill, London, 1908. Sitting in a semi-circle

The Carlton House botchers, 1770. Jeremiah Dyson, Lord Mansfield, Sir Fletcher Norton, the Duke of Bedford and the Duke of Grafton sewing coats in a tailors work room

Women sewing teddy bears in a factory, c. 1915 (b/w photo)

Female workers at a negligee factory in midtown Manhattan, New York, USA, 1920s. Artist
Female workers at a negligee factory in midtown Manhattan, New York, USA, 1920s

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

Girl crocheting, 1904. Found in the Collection of Sampo Group, Turku

The Embroiderer, 1904. Private Collection

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

The Young Seamstresses, 1848-1849. Private Collection

Young Woman Sewing by the Light of a Lamp, 1823. Found in the Collection of Neue Pinakothek, Munich

A mother sewing with her child, c. 1670. Found in the Collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Mother Sewing with Two Children, End of 17th cen. Found in the Collection of Fondazione Cariplo

The Milliner. Private Collection

The Virgin Sewing, Accompanied By Four Angels (La Couseuse). Private Collection

By a lace insert. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Architecture, History and Art, Vladimir

Lydia at a Tapestry. Found in the Collection of Flint Museum of Art

Le Lever des ouvrieres en modes. Private Collection

At the end of the day. Private Collection

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

Girl Sewing. Artist: Amorosi, Antonio (1660-1738)
Girl Sewing. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

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

Embroidery Country Girl, 1843. Artist: Venetsianov, Alexei Gavrilovich (1780-1847)
Embroidery Country Girl, 1843. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Sewing Lesson. Private Collection

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"In Love with the Art of Sewing: From Betsy Ross to Margot Fonteyn" Sewing has always been a labor of love, an art form that weaves together history and creativity. Just like Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag, captured beautifully in Henry Mosler's painting, it symbolizes patriotism and craftsmanship. The Singer sewing machine ad from the 1890s reminds us of how this revolutionary invention transformed the way garments were made. The Singer Sewing Machines factory in Clydebank became a hub for innovation and mass production, bringing sewing into every household. In Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennett hopes her handiwork will impress Mr. Bingley - a testament to how sewing was not only practical but also a means of expressing affection. "The Patchwork Quilt" evokes memories of cozy nights spent under handmade blankets stitched with care and love. Muriel Dawson's illustration "Little Miss Natty Fingers" captures the innocence and joy children find in learning this timeless skill. Hand block printing at Crysede Island Works in St Ives transports us to Cornwall in the 1930s when artisans meticulously crafted unique patterns on fabric using traditional techniques. A dressmaker's workshop is where dreams come true as fabrics are transformed into beautiful garments that make people feel confident and stylish, and is here that fashion takes shape through skilled hands guided by imagination. Even prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn knew the importance of attention to detail; she repaired her ballet shoes herself, ensuring perfection down to every stitch. This dedication exemplifies how sewing extends beyond clothing into other realms of artistry. Welsh Lady using a Singer Sewing Machine showcases how these machines brought convenience even to rural areas, empowering individuals with their own creative abilities while connecting communities through shared experiences. Lastly, Wheeler & Wilson industrial sewing machine engraving from c1890 illustrates how technology advanced alongside the art of sewing, enabling faster and more efficient production.