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Portrait of a Young Woman as Portia Catonis, 1551-1603. Creators: Santi di Tito, Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a Young Woman as Portia Catonis, 1551-1603

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

Miss Katherine Locke, portrait photograph, 1918 June 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Katherine Locke, portrait photograph, 1918 June 19

Gaston Liebert, portrait photograph, 1919 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gaston Liebert, portrait photograph, 1919 May 27. French diplomat Gaston Ernest Liebert, Consul-General in New York City

Gaston Liebert, portrait photograph, 1919 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gaston Liebert, portrait photograph, 1919 May 27. French diplomat Gaston Ernest Liebert, Consul-General in New York City

Mrs. H.R. Lee, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. H.R. Lee, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 30

Mrs. La Barre, portrait photograph, 1918 May 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. La Barre, portrait photograph, 1918 May 17

Miss Betty Kalisher, portrait photograph, 1919 June 23. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Betty Kalisher, portrait photograph, 1919 June 23. Possibly a portrait of Betty Kalisher Hamburger, American retail merchandising executive and civic activist

Miss D. Johnston, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss D. Johnston, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov

Miss Hope Garland, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Hope Garland, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 25. Young woman reading Popular Science monthly magazine

Mme. Edwards, portrait photograph, 1919 May 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Madame Edwards, portrait photograph, 1919 May 3

Mrs. H.C. Dodge, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. H.C. Dodge, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 21

Fashion Plate (Carriage Costume), 1826. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Carriage Costume), 1826

Fashion Plate (Full Dress), 1817. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Full Dress), 1817

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Des-habillé de Chambre, between c1682 and c1685. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Des-habille de Chambre, between c1682 and c1685

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Este, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite, en d'Eshabille d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en d'Eshabille d'Este, 1687

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. A popular illustrated textbook for children

Illustration to Becker's Pocketbook für 1799. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration to Becker's Pocketbook fur 1799. From Becker's Pocketbook from 1799, page 129

Fixed fan of green silk with straw embroidery and wooden handle, England, c.1740. Creator: Unknown
Fixed fan of green silk with straw embroidery and wooden handle, England, c.1740

Portrait of the Latrobe family of Fulneck, c18th century. Creator: Elias Martin
Portrait of the Latrobe family of Fulneck, Unknown date

Murad V. the New Sultan of Turkey, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Murad V. the New Sultan of Turkey, 1876....Portrait of the new Sultan, Mourad V. [engraved] from the excellent photograph of him, by Messrs. W. and R

Maria Leszczynska, Queen of France, 1712. Creator: Jaen Starbus
Maria Leszczynska, Queen of France, 1712

Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, married to Archduke Albrecht of Austria. Creator: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, married to Archduke Albrecht of Austria, Unknown date

The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century

Fashion Plate (London Fashions As Worn December 1806), 1806. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (London Fashions As Worn December 1806), 1806

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Tongouse, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Tongouse, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Finnoïse, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Finnoise, c1797

Study for Friends - Nanna Bendixson, c.1907. Creator: Hanna Pauli
Study for Friends - Nanna Bendixson, c.1907. Swedish painter sewing in the light of a kerosene lamp

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysannes des Environs de Moscow, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysannes des Environs de Moscow, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Hongroise, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Hongroise, c1797

Lady Mary Howard, c1540. Creator: Unknown
Lady Mary Howard, c1540

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Robbe, Bound 1703-1704. Creators: Henri Bonnart, Jean-Baptiste Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Robbe, Bound 1703-1704

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualité en Habit de Chambre, Bound 1703-1704;. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualite en Habit de Chambre, Bound 1703-1704;

Johann Vultejus, 1605-1684, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Vultejus, 1605-1684, c17th century

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite, Bound 1703-1704

Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Henry VIII, 1540s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Henry VIII, 1540s, (2023). Henry (1491-1547) succeeded his father Henry VII as King of England in 1509

Woman's dress, Europe, white cotton plain weave (muslin) with cutwork and cotton embroidery, c.1830. Bonnet: c.1830; Bag: 1800-1825; Shoes: 1830-1840

van Brienen, Russian Councilor of Legation in Stockholm, 1815. Creator: Christian Horneman
van Brienen, Russian Councilor of Legation in Stockholm, 1815

Open-Air Studio. From A Home (26 watercolours). Creator: Carl Larsson
Open-Air Studio. From A Home (26 watercolours), Unknown date

Saint Nicholas, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Saint Nicholas, 1563

Portrait of Abbot Nicholas à Spira, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Portrait of Abbot Nicholas a Spira, 1563

Design for an Embroidered Border, c.1765-1775. Creator: Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin
Design for an Embroidered Border, c.1765-1775. Flowers and tassels

Ulrika Eleonora d.y. 1688-1741, Queen of Sweden, Original: 1730; This version: 8 February 2007, 13:26:11 (original upload date)

Ulrika Eleonora d.y. 1688-1741, Queen of Sweden, 1730. Creator: Martin van Meytens
Ulrika Eleonora d.y. 1688-1741, Queen of Sweden, 1730

James I of England (1566-1625), c17th century. Creator: John de Critz the Elder
James I of England (1566-1625), c17th century

Per Brahe d.y.1602-1680, 1679. Creator: Anon
Per Brahe d.y.1602-1680, 1679

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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.