Textile Industry Collection (page 7)

Cotton sample embroidered with white and yellow silk from Sylhet
HMP394669 Cotton sample embroidered with white and yellow silk from Sylhet, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson

Cotton ned-cover sample from Shikarpore in Sind, from
HMP394666 Cotton ned-cover sample from Shikarpore in Sind, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Pakistani School

Cotton scarf sample from Nurrapore in Sind, from The Collection of the Textile
HMP394663 Cotton scarf sample from Nurrapore in Sind, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Pakistani School

Sharp and Robertss Power Loom (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105860 Sharp and Robertss Power Loom (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: development in 1822 of Horrocks earlier model; ); English

Robert Owen (1771-1858) (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT207885 Robert Owen (1771-1858) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Mule spinning, 1834 (coloured engraving)
5226864 Mule spinning, 1834 (coloured engraving) by Lowry, Joseph Wilson (1803-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mule spinning, 1834.); © Look and Learn

Coarse cotton sample with chetee (chintz) pattern from Arcot in Madras
HMP394684 Coarse cotton sample with chetee (chintz) pattern from Arcot in Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson

Cotton plaid sample from Mylapore in Madras, from The Collection of the Textile
HMP394680 Cotton plaid sample from Mylapore in Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Muslin sample printed with gold flowers from Jeypore in Rajpootana States
HMP394674 Muslin sample printed with gold flowers from Jeypore in Rajpootana States, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson

Embroidered muslin sample from Madras, from The Collection of the Textile
HMP394677 Embroidered muslin sample from Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by English School

Thickly embroidered muslin sample from Madras, from
HMP394676 Thickly embroidered muslin sample from Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Muslin sample from Kathamandoo in Nepal, from The Collection of the Textile
HMP394664 Muslin sample from Kathamandoo in Nepal, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Nepalese School

Silk and cotton Loongee sample from Hyderabad in Sind, from
HMP394662 Silk and cotton Loongee sample from Hyderabad in Sind, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Fine cotton turban sample from Jeypoor in Rajpootana, from
HMP394659 Fine cotton turban sample from Jeypoor in Rajpootana, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Samuel Crompton (1753-1827) Inventing his Spinning Mule, 1895 (oil on canvas)
BOL93927 Samuel Crompton (1753-1827) Inventing his Spinning Mule, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Bayes, Alfred Walter (1858-1903); 76.5x63.2 cm; Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Lancashire

Carding engine, shown from its end and from above, c. 1830 (litho)
KW258409 Carding engine, shown from its end and from above, c.1830 (litho) by Lowry, Joseph Wilson (1803-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spinning Jenny, invented by James Hargreaves in 1764, 1835 (litho)
KW258405 The Spinning Jenny, invented by James Hargreaves in 1764, 1835 (litho) by Nicholson, Thomas Henry (d.1870) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Hargreaves (1720-78); ); British

Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, French industrialist (chromolitho)
972173 Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, French industrialist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf (1738-1815)

The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, 1747 (engraving)
1071409 The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Industry and Idleness)

Urlings Retail Lace House, London (engraving)
983760 Urlings Retail Lace House, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Urlings Retail Lace House, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Jehan Gobelin, 15th Century French dyer (chromolitho)
668991 Jehan Gobelin, 15th Century French dyer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jehan Gobelin, 15th Century French dyer)

Cashmere Shawls: Weaving, 1863 (chromolitho)
STC108698 Cashmere Shawls: Weaving, 1863 (chromolitho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Winding silk filaments onto reels (chromolitho)
973925 Winding silk filaments onto reels (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winding silk filaments onto reels)

Cotton sample with a chetee (chintz) print from Arcot in Madras
HMP394681 Cotton sample with a chetee (chintz) print from Arcot in Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson

Cotton palempore or bed-cover sample from Futtygurgh in Bengal
HMP394665 Cotton palempore or bed-cover sample from Futtygurgh in Bengal, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson

Figured silk cloth sample made in Herat, from The Collection of the Textile
HMP394689 Figured silk cloth sample made in Herat, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Afghan School

Mushroo satin sample from Hyderabad in Deccan
HMP394688 Mushroo satin sample from Hyderabad in Deccan, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Printed cotton palampore or bed-cover sample from Masulipatam in Madras
HMP394687 Printed cotton palampore or bed-cover sample from Masulipatam in Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson

Cotton sample from Coonathoor in Madras, from The Collection of the Textile
HMP394661 Cotton sample from Coonathoor in Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Weaver at the Loom, Facing Right, 1884 (oil on canvas)
CH18785 Weaver at the Loom, Facing Right, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 37x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Cotton neckerchief to cover head and shoulders from Ventapollum in Madras
2607269 Cotton neckerchief to cover head and shoulders from Ventapollum in Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson

Hargreavess Spinning Jenny, engraved by T. E. Nicholson, 1834 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF104447 Hargreavess Spinning Jenny, engraved by T.E. Nicholson, 1834 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Textile designers of the state-owned Tientsin dyeing and printing plant draw inspiration from various examples of folk
5232011 Textile designers of the state-owned Tientsin dyeing and printing plant draw inspiration from various examples of folk art, Peoples Republic of China

Recruitment crisis in French manufacturing industry: a workshop at the Gobelins carpet factory, Paris (colour litho)
3099254 Recruitment crisis in French manufacturing industry: a workshop at the Gobelins carpet factory, Paris (colour litho) by Carrey

At the Spinning Wheel, c. 1884. Creator: Otto Henry Bacher
At the Spinning Wheel, c. 1884. A Wheel of Three Generations in 1884

The Winder and the Spinner, c. 1623. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Winder and the Spinner, c. 1623

Spindle Whorl, Iran, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown
Spindle Whorl, Iran, 9th-10th century. Excavated at Nishapur, providing evidence the city possessed a thriving textile industry

Flax Scutching Bee, 1885. Creator: Linton Park
Flax Scutching Bee, 1885

Saying Grace, c. 1650 / 1655. Creator: Frans van Mieris
Saying Grace, c. 1650/1655

The Wool Carder, ca. 1855-56. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Wool Carder, ca. 1855-56

The Spinner, 1853. Creator: Jacques-Adrien Lavieille
The Spinner, 1853

The Winder, 1610-85. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Winder, 1610-85

Fukui Bridge in Echizen Province (Echizen Fukui no hashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyo kiran), 1827-30

The Weaving Factory, ca. 1802. Creator: Hokusai
The Weaving Factory, ca. 1802

The Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions, and Politics, 1st series, vol. 1, January-June 1809. [Fabric samples]

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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.