Silk Collection (page 6)

A glass virginal from Austria
3507390 A glass virginal from Austria; (add.info.: A glass virginal, an early spinet with the strings parallel to the keyboard, typically rectangular, from Austria)

Flag of 3rd Battalion (Rifle) of U.S. Sub Legion 1792-1796
3030086 Flag of 3rd Battalion (Rifle) of U.S. Sub Legion 1792-1796; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flag of 3rd Battalion (Rifle) of U.S

Dyeing skeins of silk
2602743 Dyeing skeins of silk; (add.info.: Dyeing skeins of silk. Engraving from ''Encyclopedie'', Paris, 1851-1780.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Making silk cord
2602668 Making silk cord; (add.info.: Making silk cord, China. Engraving, London, 1812.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A young boy and woman spinning silk, 1850
3478721 A young boy and woman spinning silk, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young boy and woman spinning silk. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Trade card for W Venables & Co, drapers, silk mercers and haberdashers, London (engraving)
8677634 Trade card for W Venables & Co, drapers, silk mercers and haberdashers, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for W Venables & Co)

Photocard, 1930s: Palma, Majorca (coloured photo)
8671653 Photocard, 1930s: Palma, Majorca (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palma, Majorca)

Women's headdress late in the time of Louis XVI (litho)
8677419 Women's headdress late in the time of Louis XVI (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress late in the time of Louis XVI)

Silk, 1, Trays on which silk-warms spin cocoons, Japan (colour litho)
8659421 Silk, 1, Trays on which silk-warms spin cocoons, Japan (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk, 1, Trays on which silk-warms spin cocoons)

Uniting several twisted threads, old method (engraving)
8647241 Uniting several twisted threads, old method (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uniting several twisted threads, old method)

silk industry in Lyons, 1910 (postcard)
PCT5618230 silk industry in Lyons, 1910 (postcard); (add.info.: the french industry at the beginning of the twentieth century : silk industry in Lyon - silk industry)

The attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard, 1880 (engraving)
5616356 The attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) a French weaver and merchant

Woman in a silk redingote and straw hat with a cane in her hand
5856332 Woman in a silk redingote and straw hat with a cane in her hand.; (add.info.: Woman in a silk redingote and straw hat with a cane in her hand)

Tailcoat and Waistcoat, 1790 (textile)
5304597 Tailcoat and Waistcoat, 1790 (textile); (add.info.: Coat (tailcoat) and waistcoat, About 1790, England. Coat: Wool with buttons covered with silk thread. Waistcoat: printed silk

Engraving depicting an electrical light fitting with a silk shade and bouquet vase, 19th century
5309393 Engraving depicting an electrical light fitting with a silk shade and bouquet vase, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an electrical light fitting with a silk shade)

The fortune teller or the stop of the bohemians, the curtain of the Russian games
JEB4880699 The fortune teller or the stop of the bohemians, the curtain of the Russian games, detail of the 3 women's central group and the fortune teller

Sancho and the hazelnut dealer, detail of the central scene. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don
JEB4881484 Sancho and the hazelnut dealer, detail of the central scene. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote) written by Miguel de Cervantes

Sancho and the hazelnut merchant. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha"
JEB4881459 Sancho and the hazelnut merchant. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote) written by Miguel de Cervantes

The meal of Sancho in the island of Barataria. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la
JEB4881360 The meal of Sancho in the island of Barataria. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote) written by Miguel de Cervantes

Musician and triangle dancer. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer)
JEB4880240 Musician and triangle dancer. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699), inspired by Jean Berain pere (1640-1711)

Musician and cymbal dancer, detail of the bottom scene. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer
JEB4880137 Musician and cymbal dancer, detail of the bottom scene. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699)

The outdoor banquet, curtain of Russian games, detail of the characters under the tent on the right
JEB4881806 The outdoor banquet, curtain of Russian games, detail of the characters under the tent on the right. Tapestry by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (Jean Baptiste Leprince)

The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, detail left, four young people, one behind a tree
JEB4881640 The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, detail left, four young people, one behind a tree. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha"

Don Quixote and the False Princess of Micomicon, detail of Don Quixote and the False Princess
JEB4880543 Don Quixote and the False Princess of Micomicon, detail of Don Quixote and the False Princess. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by

Don Quixote at the Montesinos Cave. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha"
JEB4880360 Don Quixote at the Montesinos Cave. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by Miguel de Cervantes

Don Quixote and the False Dulcinee, detail of Don Quixote kneels. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don
JEB4881151 Don Quixote and the False Dulcinee, detail of Don Quixote kneels. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by Miguel de Cervantes

Musician and cymbal dancer. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer)
JEB4880109 Musician and cymbal dancer. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699), inspired by Jean Berain pere (1640-1711)

The March
3118912 The March; (add.info.: Tapestry titled 'The March' by Judocus de Vos (1661-1734) a Flemish weaver. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The March
3118903 The March; (add.info.: Tapestry titled 'The March' by Judocus de Vos (1661-1734) a Flemish weaver. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Winding machine for transferring raw silk from hangs to bobbins, 1843
3480224 Winding machine for transferring raw silk from hangs to bobbins, 1843; (add.info.: Winding machine for transferring raw silk from hangs to bobbins: Lombe's silk mill, Derby)

House in Booth Street, 1850
3480210 House in Booth Street, 1850; (add.info.: House in Booth Street, Spitalfields London, silk weavers worked on the top floor behind enlarged windows which offered more natural light)

Silk manufacture; warped silk being wound from the spool, 1780
3480181 Silk manufacture; warped silk being wound from the spool, 1780; (add.info.: Silk manufacture; warped silk being wound from the spool on to a roller ready to be used on the loom)

Sir Thomas Lombe's silk mill, 1835
3480178 Sir Thomas Lombe's silk mill, 1835; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Lombe's silk mill on the river Derwent at Derby)

Women operating a spinning machine to reel silk in a textile silk mill, 1843
3478863 Women operating a spinning machine to reel silk in a textile silk mill, 1843; (add.info.: Women operating a spinning machine to reel silk in a textile silk mill, Derby, England)

Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800
3507970 Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800; (add.info.: Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, which was)

Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba
FLO4562364 Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba

Woman playing the tumboora (guitar) wearing embroidered pants of silk, shawl, veil, and slippers
FLO4565583 Woman playing the tumboora (guitar) wearing embroidered pants of silk, shawl, veil, and slippers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Les metamorphoses du ver a soie - Metamorphosis of a silkworm, from young caterpillar, shedding skin
FLO4576194 Les metamorphoses du ver a soie - Metamorphosis of a silkworm, from young caterpillar, shedding skin, spinning silk cocoon, chrysalis stage, and emergence as moth

Silk moth, Bombyx mori, and large or garden tiger moth, Arctia caja, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba
FLO4638692 Silk moth, Bombyx mori, and large or garden tiger moth, Arctia caja, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian;

Trade card for Ahlborn's silks and velvets, London (chromolitho)
8677583 Trade card for Ahlborn's silks and velvets, London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Ahlborn's silks and velvets)

Advertisement for Eastman & Son silk dyers, London (chromolitho)
8677449 Advertisement for Eastman & Son silk dyers, London (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Eastman & Son silk dyers)

Workers cultivating rice in a paddy field. 19th century (chinese print on silk)
531548 Workers cultivating rice in a paddy field. 19th century (chinese print on silk); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century
541919 Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Carpet, Isfahan
BON131339 Carpet, Isfahan; 340x222 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Textile Fibres, Silk, Jute, Hemp and Other Fibres, Furs and Feathers (colour litho)
8644994 Textile Fibres, Silk, Jute, Hemp and Other Fibres, Furs and Feathers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Textile Fibres, Silk, Jute)

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - padded short hooded jacket with silk neck bow Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - padded short hooded jacket with silk neck bow Date: circa 1967

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - chic, smart suit with silk collar and pocket trim

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Silk, the epitome of elegance and luxury, has a rich history that spans across continents and centuries. From the Map of the Empire of King Alexander the Great to The Royal Bride, it has adorned royalty throughout time, symbolizing opulence and refinement. In Fashions for 1954, silk took center stage as it draped gracefully on women with impeccable style. Just like a Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar exuding confidence and allure, silk dresses accentuated their every move. The timeless beauty was captured in Reading Aloud by Albert Joseph Moore in 1884. Its delicate threads whispered stories from generations past while Working drawings by William Morris showcased intricate patterns woven into this luxurious fabric. Fred Archer's mastery behind the lens immortalized Burmese women donning their native attire made from vibrant silks. Their colorful garments reflected their culture's vibrancy and traditions. A red-headed girl seated in a sheer red dress evoked passion and sensuality through her choice of clothing. Silk clung to her curves like second skin, leaving little to the imagination but everything to desire. As Aphra Farquhar walked down the aisle wearing her wedding dress designed by Worth, all eyes were captivated by its ethereal beauty. Silk cascaded around her like a cloud of pure enchantment as she embarked on her journey towards eternal love. Good Morning. David Wright's artwork depicted an elegant woman wrapped in silk sheets as she greeted each day with grace and poise. The softness against her skin mirrored the gentle embrace of morning light. Even historical figures such as Henry Fiennes Pelham Clinton (1750-1778), Earl of Lincoln - Gainsborough Dupont recognized silk's allure when they chose it for their portraits. It became synonymous with power and prestige during those times. Silk is not merely a fabric; it embodies artistry, craftsmanship, and sophistication that transcends time.