Textile Industry Collection (page 2)

The Exhibition of Arts and Manufactures at Dublin, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Exhibition of Arts and Manufactures and Industry at Dublin, 1864. View of the Agricultural Hall, Earlsfort Terrace. 'The central portion was divided from its smaller adjuncts by wooden

Festival at Hartford Mill, Oldham, given by Mr. Platt to 8000 of his workpeople, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Festival at Hartford Mill, Oldham, given by Mr. Platt to 8000 of his workpeople, 1864. 'In celebration of the attainment of his majority by Mr. Henry Platt, son of Mr

The Flower Vendor, 1640. Creator: Paulus Bor
The Flower Vendor, 1640

The Spinners, c1900s. Creator: Lilly Segerdahl
The Spinners, c1900s

The Lace-Maker, 1885. Creator: Georg Pauli
The Lace-Maker, 1885

Merrimack River at Manchester, N.H. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Merrimack River at Manchester, N.H. between 1900 and 1920

Emblematic Group of Figures, by Mr. John Thomas, over the Principal Entrance of the Leeds... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Emblematic Group of Figures, by Mr. John Thomas, over the Principal Entrance of the Leeds Townhall, 1858. Bas-relief by...Mr. Thomas of London, the sculptor of the Houses of Parliament

Lady Hamilton, by George Romney, in the late exhibition of Old Masters, Burlington House, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lady Hamilton, by George Romney, in the late exhibition of Old Masters, Burlington House, 1876. That too celebrated female beauty, Emma Lyons, a Welsh servant-girl

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

Halcyon, Designed c.1888; printed c.1895. Creators: Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, G. P. and J. Baker, Ltd
Halcyon, Designed c.1888; printed c.1895

The late Mr. Evan Leigh, C.E. 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Mr. Evan Leigh, C.E. 1876. British engineer and...author of some useful inventions for the improvement of the machinery of cotton manufacture...Another subject in which Mr

Whole Cloth Quilt with Pillar Print, c1830. Creator: Unknown
Whole Cloth Quilt with Pillar Print, c1830

Dyers Quarters, Kanda, 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Dyers Quarters, Kanda, 1857. From One Hundred Famous Views of Edo

Notes on Sericulture, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Notes on Sericulture, 19th century

Textile, Rose, Designed 1883. Creator: William Morris
Textile, Rose, Designed 1883

Women Stretching Silk (image 3 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Women Stretching Silk (image 3 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798

Edmund Buckley, Esq. of Manchester, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Edmund Buckley, Esq. of Manchester, 1860. British, businessman, MP and chief magistrate. Mr. Buckley was born in 1780...and was soon set to work in the cotton

Dyers, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Dyers, c1802

La Suppression de L'Industrie Francaise; la destruction au Marteau des metiers du tissage... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La Suppression de L'Industrie Francaise; la destruction au Marteau des metiers du tissage cattelain, a Boussieres, en juin 1917, 1917

The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643. Creator: Dirck Dircksz. Santvoort
The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643

The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics, 1662
The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, Known as The Syndics, 1662. Other Title(s): The sampling officials (wardens) of the Amsterdam drapers

Silk Culture in China: preparing raw silk, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Silk Culture in China: preparing raw silk, 1857. When the worms have cast their several skins...they are removed...preparatory to their spinning

Wool Making, 1651. Creator: Pieter Molijn
Wool Making, 1651

Woman spinning, 1652-1662. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Woman spinning, 1652-1662. Alternative title: woman spinning, a reel on the wall

Gerard Abrahamsz van der Schalcke (1609-67). Haarlem Cloth Merchant, 1644. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Gerard Abrahamsz van der Schalcke (1609-67). Haarlem Cloth Merchant, 1644

The sleeping lace worker, 1795-1873. Creator: Ignatius van Regemorter
The sleeping lace worker, 1795-1873. Woman dozing as a cat tangles the threads of her lace work. Design for a print

A scraper, 1868-1892. Creator: Anthon van Rappard
A scraper, 1868-1892. Dyeing of cloth

In the red dye house, 1868-1892. Creator: Anthon van Rappard
In the red dye house, 1868-1892. Dyeing of yarn

Weaver's Workshop, 1659. Creator: Cornelis Gerritsz. Decker
Weaver's Workshop, 1659

The spinner, 1741-1820. Creator: Abraham Delfos
The spinner, 1741-1820

Mississippi cotton gin at Dahomey, 1899. Creator: Unknown
Mississippi cotton gin at Dahomey, 1899. Photograph shows African American workers pressing cotton into bales as an overseer watches

View of Haarlem from the Northwest, with the Bleaching Fields in the Foreground, c.1650-c.1682. A bleachfield or bleaching green was an open area used for spreading cloth on the ground to be purified

The sample masters of the Leiden Saaihal, 1866. Creator: Johannes Anthonie Balthasar Stroebel
The sample masters of the Leiden Saaihal, 1866. (Alternative title: The sampling of the Leiden Saaihal)

Peasant Family in their Cottage, 1817. Creator: Cornelis Kruseman
Peasant Family in their Cottage, 1817. Mother spinning yarn as she minds her child, while her husband fills his clay pipe with tobacco

Interior with Fisherman and Man beside a Bobbin and Spool, 1663. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Interior with Fisherman and Man beside a Bobbin and Spool, 1663

Peasant Woman Spinning, 1640-1677. Creator: Thomas Wijck
Peasant Woman Spinning, 1640-1677. Mother at the spinning wheel, her child sits in a chair designed as a toilet, with a built-in chamber pot, and plays with the family dog

Interior with Lace-Worker and a Visitor, 1650-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Interior with Lace-Worker and a Visitor, 1650-1668. Other Title(s): Reading Aloud

Six Wardens of the Drapers Guild, 1599. Creator: Pieter Pietersz. the elder
Six Wardens of the Drapers Guild, 1599

A Weaver's Workshop, 1652. Creator: Johannes Dircksz. van Oudenrogge
A Weaver's Workshop, 1652. Men warming themselves at the fire while a woman works in the background

Woman from the Island of Kithnos (Thermia), 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Woman from the Island of Kithnos (Thermia), 1700-1737

Sorting cotton, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Sorting cotton, between 1900 and 1910

A telegram, 1893. Creator: Julius Exner
A telegram, 1893. A distraught young woman holds a message bearing bad news. On the table are balls of yarn she has spun with her spinning wheel

Cotton Mill, Greensboro, South Carolina, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Cotton Mill, Greensboro, South Carolina, 1911

'Lacemaking"; after William H Weatherhead, R.I. 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Lacemaking"; after William H Weatherhead, R.I. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Blekerye aededuyne gelegen (Farms and Bleaching-Fields), c. 1611/1612. Creator: Claes Jansz Visscher
Blekerye aededuyne gelegen (Farms and Bleaching-Fields), c. 1611/1612

La tapisserie (les cinq tisseuses), 1924. Creator: Paul Serusier
La tapisserie (les cinq tisseuses), 1924. Weaving (the five weavers). Women around a loom

Pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation, 1882

Weighing bales of cotton, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Weighing bales of cotton, 1882

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The textile industry is a vibrant tapestry of history, innovation, and artistry. From the humble beginnings of the first sewing machine in 1846 to the intricate designs woven on looms by skilled artisans, this industry has shaped our world in countless ways. In 1857, Ando Hiroshige captured the essence of textile production with his depiction of the Dye House at Konya-cho in Kanda. The vibrant colors and meticulous craftsmanship showcased here are a testament to the dedication and skill required to create beautiful fabrics. Another glimpse into this world can be seen in Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works circa 1884. Though its creator remains unknown, their work speaks volumes about the precision and attention to detail that went into every piece produced at these renowned works. Carpet weaving was also an integral part of this industry, as shown by Hammersmith Carpet Weaving at Merton Abbey Works. The anonymous artist's portrayal transports us back to a time when handcrafted rugs adorned homes with their intricate patterns and luxurious textures. We cannot forget the role technology played in revolutionizing textile production. James Tingle's engraving depicts power looms on a cotton factory floor, showcasing how mechanization transformed manufacturing processes forever. Ando Hiroshige returns with Hatsune no Baba; Bakurocho circa 1857, offering yet another glimpse into Japan's rich textile heritage. This captivating artwork captures both tradition and progress as women weave delicate threads together on looms. Wool sorters were essential figures within this industry during c1880s - their expertise ensured only high-quality materials made it through for further processing. Their contribution cannot be overstated when considering woolen textiles' enduring popularity throughout history. Saltaire works from around 1880 showcases one of Britain's iconic mills where workers labored tirelessly to produce fine textiles that would adorn people's lives across continents. These grand establishments were hubs of creativity and industry, shaping the fabric of society.