Textile Collection (page 9)

Rippling flax to remove seeds, 1880 (engraving)
864021 Rippling flax to remove seeds, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Rippling flax to remove the seeds and remains of flower heads. In the background the flax plants are being pulled (harvested)

Medicine. Louis Pasteur and the Silkworms disease: the Austrian experience, 1865. Imagery, France, c.1900
2636423 Medicine. Louis Pasteur and the Silkworms disease: the Austrian experience, 1865. Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Medecine. Imagerie, France, vers 1900. Coll)

Economy. Industry. The cotton, from the harvest to the loom. Imagery, France, c.1900
2638885 Economy. Industry. The cotton, from the harvest to the loom. Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Economie. Imagerie, France, vers 1900. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI.

Science. Joseph Marie Jacquard, french inventor of the programmable loom (Jacquard loom). Imagery, France, c.1900
2638869 Science. Joseph Marie Jacquard, french inventor of the programmable loom (Jacquard loom). Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI.

The Paris Fashion for December, 1860 (engraving)
1579532 The Paris Fashion for December, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Paris Fashion for December. Left to right: Visiting Dress, Walking Dress, Evening Dress)

Letter G Gas (manufacturer of gauze for clothing). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et
DUV4211461 Letter G Gas (manufacturer of gauze for clothing). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers""

Elevations of a reeling machine for winding sewing cotton into balls in cotton manufacture, 18th century
FLO4592027 Elevations of a reeling machine for winding sewing cotton into balls in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

Elevation and plan of a water spinning frame, used to twist yarn and wind onto a bobbin in cotton manufacture
FLO4592012 Elevation and plan of a water spinning frame, used to twist yarn and wind onto a bobbin in cotton manufacture, 18th century

Front elevation of the Double Speeder roving frame used in cotton manufacture, 18th century
FLO4591995 Front elevation of the Double Speeder roving frame used in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Cans contain slivers of yarn brought from the drawing frame

Plans and sections of a deviling machine, used for tearing rags in cotton manufacture, 18th century
FLO4591951 Plans and sections of a deviling machine, used for tearing rags in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by James Burton from Abraham

Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer dying bolts of
FLO4577830 Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer dying bolts of fabric in a barrel

Embroidered tablecloth with flowers and coats of arms, 1562. From the Sigmaringen art collection
FLO4644137 Embroidered tablecloth with flowers and coats of arms, 1562. From the Sigmaringen art collection. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes

Demoiselle de boutique - Shop girl of Paris, wearing a bonnet, lace collar and long coat
FLO4658434 Demoiselle de boutique - Shop girl of Paris, wearing a bonnet, lace collar and long coat and carrying a bolt of fabric - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208808 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208807 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208805 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208804 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208795 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy

Elizabeth I (the 'Armada Portrait'), c. 1588 (oil on oak panel)
7207908 Elizabeth I (the 'Armada Portrait'), c. 1588 (oil on oak panel) by English School, (16th century); 112.5x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The castle (Chateau d'Angers). The museum of tapestries. The tapestry (La Tenture de l'Apocalypse)
7207366 The castle (Chateau d'Angers). The museum of tapestries. The tapestry (La Tenture de l'Apocalypse). Cartons of the painter Hennequin de Bruges, atelier Nicolas Bataille. First piece

The castle (Chateau d'Angers). The museum of tapestries. The tapestry (La Tenture de l'Apocalypse)
7207364 The castle (Chateau d'Angers). The museum of tapestries. The tapestry (La Tenture de l'Apocalypse). Cartons of the painter Hennequin de Bruges, atelier Nicolas Bataille. First piece

Cathedral Chapter Museum (Museu Capitular). Tapestry said of the creation (Tapis de la Creacio). 11th century
7207358 Cathedral Chapter Museum (Museu Capitular). Tapestry said of the creation (Tapis de la Creacio). 11th century.; Museo Capitular de la Catedral de Girona, Catalonia

Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177606 Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloth armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army)

Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end
7142444 Museum collection (Tresor de la cathedrale). Chasuble (Chasuble de Jean Chevrot). 15th century. Rear end.; (add.info.: Tresor de la cathedrale, Tournai, Hainaut)

An embroidered panel depicting 'The Judgement of Solomon', c.1640 (embroidery)
7141211 An embroidered panel depicting 'The Judgement of Solomon', c.1640 (embroidery); 30x44.5 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

A state saddle and two saddle bags used by James II, c.1686 (embroidery on silk velvet)
7141209 A state saddle and two saddle bags used by James II, c.1686 (embroidery on silk velvet); Parham House, West Sussex

Embroidered Walnut Armchair Detail, c. 1685 (embroidery)
7141205 Embroidered Walnut Armchair Detail, c. 1685 (embroidery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: A formal banqueting scene, probably featuring Solomon and the Queen of Sheba)

Detail from Louis XIV embroidered walnut chair, c.1685-1690 (needlework)
7141202 Detail from Louis XIV embroidered walnut chair, c.1685-1690 (needlework); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Worked on the back of the chair); © Parham House/Nick McCann.

An engraving depicting weavers in Ceylon, 19th century
5311429 An engraving depicting weavers in Ceylon, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1815); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a 'Utility' Embroiderer. This machine has two needles
5311065 An engraving depicting a 'Utility' Embroiderer. This machine has two needles, and the threads passed through a pair of reciprocating guides

An advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 19th century
5311001 An advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico. The machine was awarded the prize medal at
5310964 An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico. The machine was awarded the prize medal at the 1862 Exhibition

Engraving depicting a man wearing a beaver hat speaking with a little girl wearing a bonnet, 19th century
5309023 Engraving depicting a man wearing a beaver hat speaking with a little girl wearing a bonnet, 19th century; (add.info)

Engraving depicting an angora goat, a breed of domesticated goat that produce the lustrous fibre known as mohair
5308641 Engraving depicting an angora goat, a breed of domesticated goat that produce the lustrous fibre known as mohair, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an angora goat)

Cartoon depicting a young woman purchasing stockings, 19th century
5308624 Cartoon depicting a young woman purchasing stockings, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a young woman purchasing stockings)

Playbill for Taming of the Shrew, 1853 (silk)
7295649 Playbill for Taming of the Shrew, 1853 (silk); 52x43.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Playbill, printed in black on white silk)

Wartburg, antependium altarpiece, mid-19th century Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, Europe
7281477 Wartburg, antependium altarpiece, mid-19th century Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, Europe; Sammlungen auf der Wartburg, Eisenach, Germany; (add.info.: Wartburg, antependium altarpiece)

Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens, Ski boots
7295743 Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens, Ski boots, and Snow goggles, 1911-14 (wool); National Maritime Museum, London

Snow goggles, c.1847 (leather, copper)
7295732 Snow goggles, c.1847 (leather, copper); 19x6.5x2.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-8)

A Mede couple in contemporary costume
7243343 A Mede couple in contemporary costume.; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mede couple in contemporary costume. After a 19th century work by an unidentified artist.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Arabic formulary 'Compound Remedies Arranged According to Ailment', 13th century
2625363 Arabic formulary 'Compound Remedies Arranged According to Ailment', 13th century; (add.info.: by Najib al-Din al-Samarqandi The copy appears to have been made by the copyist preparing)

American Civil War, Union Topographical Engineer Officer's Coat
3073330 American Civil War, Union Topographical Engineer Officer's Coat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pre 1863 Union Army Topographical Engineer Officer's Coat with staff shoulder straps)

Thomas Watson
3586368 Thomas Watson; (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Watson (1821-1887) an English silk spinner and Liberal Party politician. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

COSTUME: women's wear: dress: robe a l'Anglaise, Scotland (associated place), c
3548504 COSTUME: women's wear: dress: robe a l'Anglaise, Scotland (associated place), c. 1785-1790 (cotton, linen, hand-stitched); Glasgow Museums

COSTUME: shawl, Asia, Kashmir (place of manufacture), c. 1800-1810, overall: 3100x3100mm (wool)
3548566 COSTUME: shawl, Asia, Kashmir (place of manufacture), c. 1800-1810, overall: 3100x3100mm (wool); 310x130 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: E.1962.17 COSTUME shawl Asia)

COSTUME: hat: bonnet, Maison Nouvelle, France, Paris, 1 Rue de la Paix, 1858 (straw, silk, feathers)
3548563 COSTUME: hat: bonnet, Maison Nouvelle, France, Paris, 1 Rue de la Paix, 1858 (straw, silk, feathers); Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: E.1957.14.a COSTUME hat: bonnet Maison Nouvelle France)

COSTUME: mantle: dolman (silk, feather, metal, wool)
3548562 COSTUME: mantle: dolman (silk, feather, metal, wool); 50x50 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: E.1956.1.d COSTUME mantle: dolman silk, feather, metal)

COSTUME: bustle, McLintock & Sons, hem circumference: 1700mm (cotton, feather)
3548559 COSTUME: bustle, McLintock & Sons, hem circumference: 1700mm (cotton, feather); 170x40x81 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: E.1954.85 COSTUME bustle McLintock & Sons cotton)

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"From ancient battles to spiritual realms, textile art weaves stories of culture and history. The Bayeux Tapestry, created between 1066-1077, vividly depicts scenes from the Battle of Hastings, transporting us back in time. In Bardo Mandala, a Thangka painting showcasing the period between death and reincarnation, intricate textiles capture the ethereal journey of the soul. Even advertisements have utilized textiles to captivate audiences throughout history. A Singer sewing machine ad from the 1890s showcases how these machines revolutionized textile production and empowered individuals with their own creative abilities. Across continents, traditional textile techniques reflect unique cultural identities. Kuna Indian traditional molas from Cristobal in Central America's Panama showcase vibrant patterns that tell stories passed down through generations. Textiles also find their way into artistic interpretations of legends and visions. "The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail" brings Sir Galahad, Sir Bors, and Sir Percival's quest to life through intricately woven fabrics. Traveling further afield reveals stunning street scenes captured on fabric canvases. Charles Robertson's "A Street Scene in Cairo" transports us to bustling markets filled with colorful textiles that epitomize Egyptian culture. Maps too can be transformed into works of art using textiles as seen in a Buenos Aires map where threads create an intricate representation of city streets. In Costa Rican art, vibrant colors blend seamlessly with indigenous motifs representing Central American heritage while flags of the German Empire showcase national pride through carefully crafted fabrics. Throughout history, fabric design has been celebrated for its beauty and innovation. Art Gout Beaute's 1924 collection exemplifies this creativity by combining bold patterns with luxurious materials. Finally, Ghana's Ashanti Region offers a glimpse into West African textile traditions where skillful craftsmanship meets storytelling through cloth weaving techniques. "