Silkworms Collection

From silkworm to silk stocking - British Empire Exhibition
The silk worm farm in the Hong Kong section at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924. Chinese girls, brought over by Sir Robert Ho Tung and Lady Ho Tung (pictured)

Silk Moth - cross section of cocoon
PPG-180 Silk Moth - cross section of cocoon Bombyx mori Pascal Goetgheluck contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Women feeding silkworms on mulberry leaves. 19th century (Chinese tempera painting on rice paper)
531655 Women feeding silkworms on mulberry leaves. 19th century (Chinese tempera painting on rice paper); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gathering mulberry leaves to feed silkworms. 19th century (Chinese painting on rice paper)
539168 Gathering mulberry leaves to feed silkworms. 19th century (Chinese painting on rice paper); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Close up of Madagascan silk moth (Antherina suraka) eyespot on wing showing hair-like scales. Focus Stacked. Captive

Plate 6 (Examining the Newly Spun Cocoons), from the series "Kaiko Yashinai-gusa", Japan, c. 1772

Silkmoths (colour litho)
3630250 Silkmoths (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silkmoths. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Feeding the young silkworms with mulberry leaves, c. 1900 (albumen photo)
617854 Feeding the young silkworms with mulberry leaves, c.1900 (albumen photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures ; Japanese, out of copyright

Silkworms (chromolitho)
2782771 Silkworms (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silkworms. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Brazilian silkworm exhibit in Machinery Hall, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1876 (engraving)
6030711 Brazilian silkworm exhibit in Machinery Hall, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1876 (engraving) by American School

Silk production at Lullingstone Castle
Page from The Tatler reporting on the silk production there overseen by Lady Hart Dyke. Three million silkworms were cared for by a permanent staff of fifteen with twenty five of the castles fifty

Dragon-silkworm pendant, late Shang-early Western Zhou dynasty
5942696 Dragon-silkworm pendant, late Shang-early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-9th century BC (jade) by Chinese School; length: 4.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The handling of the eggs of silkworms (engraving)
3646743 The handling of the eggs of silkworms (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605); Private Collection; (add.info.: The handling of the eggs of silkworms)

Rearing silkworms (chromolitho)
2817113 Rearing silkworms (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rearing silkworms. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Advertisement for McCallum Silk Hosiery, from Vogue magazine July 1918 (colour litho)
CHT257901 Advertisement for McCallum Silk Hosiery, from Vogue magazine July 1918 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dragon-silkworm pendant, late Shang-early Western Zhou dynasty
5942697 Dragon-silkworm pendant, late Shang-early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-9th century BC (jade) by Chinese School; length: 4.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Silk production in the South of France (chromolitho)
2782870 Silk production in the South of France (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk production in the South of France)

MAGIC CATS OF CHINA
These magical spirit-cats perform the vital function of keeping away the rats which would otherwise devour the silkworms : the flowers also keep the worms healthy

Cocoonery - Silk Manufacture - Syria. Date: circa 1905s

Raising silkworms in the attic of a Gassho-zukuri house, Ainokura Village, Gokayama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Razing silkworms in the attic of a Gassho-zukuri house, Ainokura Village, Gokayama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Lullingstone Silk Farm, Ayot St. Lawrence, Hertfordshire
Skilled Silk Operator at her reeling machine at the Lullingstone Silk Farm, Ayot, House, Ayot St. Lawrence, Hertfordshire. Date: circa 1930s

Silk Moth - laying eggs
WW-3584 SILK MOTH - lays eggs Silkworm Bombyx mori Bonnie Weisser Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Silk Production Gathering Collecting Mulberry Leaves
Silk production in Europe in the 16th century. Gathering mulberry leaves and feeding the silkworms. From Vermis Sericus, a series of engravings by Karel van Mallery after a work by Jan van der

French textile manuscript 1820 instruction manual
French textile manuscript, ca. 1820, ca. 1820, instruction manual for a school associated with a manufactory begins with a history of silk manufacture

Feeding silkworms Shinichi Suzuki Japanese 1835
Feeding the silkworms; Shinichi Suzuki (Japanese, 1835 - 1919); Japan; about 1873 - 1883; Hand-colored Albumen silver print

Adult male silkmoth emerging from coccoon
PM-9940 Adult male silkmoth emerging from coccoon Bombyx mori Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Caterpillar of Silkmoth (Bombyx mori) in cocoon woven inbetween leaves

Drawings Prints, Gathering, Mulberry, Leaves, Feeding, Silkworms, Plate, 5, Introduction
Drawings and Prints, The Gathering of Mulberry Leaves and the Feeding of the Silkworms, Plate 5 from The Introduction of the Silkworm [Vermis Sericus], Publisher, Artist, After, Philips Galle

Ser, Sive Sericus Vermis, plate 9 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c
XJF448289 Ser, Sive Sericus Vermis, plate 9 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet

Silkworms in alcohol, energy drink, health drink, Vietnam, Asia

Picture No. 11071448
Silkworm Moth larva on hand - Assam, India. Date:

Picture No. 11071447
Silkworm Moth larva on hand - Assam, India. Date:

Japan - Silk Industry - Cutting the Mulberry leaves, for the silkworms to consume as they grow to maturity. Date: circa 1907

Japan - Silk Industry - Silkworms 20 days after hatching Date: circa 1907

Picture No. 10864913
Silkworm coccoons at an Indian silk farm (Bombyx mori) Date:

Picture No. 10864908
Workers sorting silkworm coccoons in an Indian silkworm factory (Bombyx mori) Date:

Picture No. 10864909
Workers with silkworm coccoons in an Indian silkworm (Bombyx mori) Date:

Picture No. 10864907
Workers sorting silkworm coccoons in an Indian silkworm factory (Bombyx mori) Date:

Gathering mulberry leaves to feed silkworms. Chinese painting on rice paper. 19th century

Women examining silk moth eggs and putting in boxes for hatching into caterpillars (silkworms). From The Universal Magazine, London, 1748

Women feeding silkworms on mulberry leaves: Chinese tempera painting on rice paper (19th century)

Bombyx mori, Silkmoth, Silkworms eating green leaves

Cytoplasmic polyhedrosis virus capsid, molecular model. Part of the Cypovirus genus and invariably fatal, this insect virus is transmitted by contamination of leaves eaten (examples include silkworms)

Silkworm Larvae - hatching
PM-3300 Silkworm Larvae - hatching Bombyx mori Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Giant Silk Moth - group on tree trunk - found from Mexico to Bolivia,  Ecuador and south-eastern Brazil
CAN-4601 Giant Silk Moth - group on tree trunk Arsenura armida John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Giant Silk Worm Caterpillars - aggregation of fully grown caterpillars - tropical dry forest - Santa Rosa National Park
CAN-4504 Giant Silk Worm Caterpillars Santa Rosa National Park - Costa Rica Arsenura armida aggregation of fully grown caterpillars - tropical dry forest - group together during the day on trunks

Silkworm Larvae - spinning cocoon
WW-3821 Silkworm Larvae - spinning cocoon Bombyx mori Wardene Weisser contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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Silkworms have played a significant role in the history of textiles, from their humble beginnings to becoming an integral part of the British Empire Exhibition. The journey from silkworm to silk stocking is a fascinating one, and it all starts with the silk moth. A cross-section of a cocoon reveals the intricate structure that houses these remarkable creatures during their transformation. Each cocoon holds secrets waiting to be unraveled, like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. Intriguingly, close-up shots of Madagascan silk moths showcase their mesmerizing eyespots on their wings. These delicate patterns are composed of hair-like scales that create an enchanting display when viewed up close. Traveling back in time, we find ourselves in Japan circa 1772. Plate 6 from Shunsho's series "Kaiko Yashinai-gusa" depicts people examining newly spun cocoons. This artwork gives us insight into how sericulture was practiced centuries ago and highlights its cultural significance. Color lithographs capture the vibrant beauty of various silk moths, showcasing nature's artistry at its finest. Their vivid hues and intricate patterns remind us why these creatures have captivated humans for centuries. Feeding young silkworms with mulberry leaves has been a long-standing tradition in cultivating these valuable insects. A vintage albumen photo taken around 1900 captures this process, preserving a snapshot of historical practices for future generations. The global influence is evident through an engraving depicting Brazilian silkworm exhibits at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876. It serves as a reminder that sericulture transcends borders and connects cultures worldwide. Lullingstone Castle stands as a testament to silk production throughout history. Its walls witnessed countless hours dedicated to rearing silkworms and transforming their precious threads into luxurious fabrics fit for royalty.