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"From Bookbinding Tools to Sewing Machines: A Thread Through Time" Step into the past and unravel the fascinating history of thread

Background imageThread Collection: An engraving depicting the drilling of needle eyes: in this operation

An engraving depicting the drilling of needle eyes: in this operation, the punched eye was drilled smooth so that it
5311326 An engraving depicting the drilling of needle eyes: in this operation, the punched eye was drilled smooth so that it did not cut the thread

Background imageThread Collection: Cartoon depicting an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle, 19th century

Cartoon depicting an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle, 19th century
5308811 Cartoon depicting an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle)

Background imageThread Collection: Making flat ropes for use in mining, 1850

Making flat ropes for use in mining, 1850
3479071 Making flat ropes for use in mining, 1850; (add.info.: Making flat ropes for use in mining. Stitching together number of 'rounds' of hemp yarn.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageThread Collection: Rope making, 1850

Rope making, 1850
3479070 Rope making, 1850; (add.info.: Rope making: 'laying' or twisting three strands of hemp yarn to form a rope)

Background imageThread Collection: Indian woman preparing thread for the loom, wearing muslin petticoat, jacket and shawl

Indian woman preparing thread for the loom, wearing muslin petticoat, jacket and shawl
FLO4565360 Indian woman preparing thread for the loom, wearing muslin petticoat, jacket and shawl. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes,"

Background imageThread Collection: Wilson sewing machine, showing belt drive (left) from treadle, oil can (centre foreground)

Wilson sewing machine, showing belt drive (left) from treadle, oil can (centre foreground)
538086 Wilson sewing machine, showing belt drive (left) from treadle, oil can (centre foreground), and spools for thread (right)

Background imageThread Collection: Cotton Spinning, from 'The Ancient Cities of the New World', by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, pub

Cotton Spinning, from 'The Ancient Cities of the New World', by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, pub
BAL126944 Cotton Spinning, from 'The Ancient Cities of the New World', by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, pub. 1887 (engraving) by Fritel

Background imageThread Collection: A Near Eastern gentleman's linen nightcap embroidered in red and green

A Near Eastern gentleman's linen nightcap embroidered in red and green, with silver gilt thread and sequins
1767224 A Near Eastern gentleman's linen nightcap embroidered in red and green, with silver gilt thread and sequins, trimmed with gold lace

Background imageThread Collection: A young woman sewing

A young woman sewing
5312172 A young woman sewing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young woman sewing: needlework was considered a suitable employment for gentlewomen)

Background imageThread Collection: Manufacture of rope, 1850

Manufacture of rope, 1850
3479072 Manufacture of rope, 1850; (add.info.: Manufacture of rope. Sectional view of tar kettle which individual strands of spun hemp were passed before being twisted into rope (right)

Background imageThread Collection: Female homeworker using treadle spinning wheel, 1880 (engraving)

Female homeworker using treadle spinning wheel, 1880 (engraving)
863950 Female homeworker using treadle spinning wheel, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Female homeworker using a treadle spinning wheel)

Background imageThread Collection: The International Exhibition: Swiss jacquard-loom for weaving ribbons..., 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: Swiss jacquard-loom for weaving ribbons..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Swiss jacquard-loom for weaving ribbons - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

Background imageThread Collection: Tutur Tungus. Dudovka camp. Old women twist threads from deer tendons, 1920-1939. Creator: Unknown

Tutur Tungus. Dudovka camp. Old women twist threads from deer tendons, 1920-1939. Creator: Unknown
Tutur Tungus. Dudovka camp. Old women twist threads from deer tendons, 1920-1939. From a collection which includes more than two hundred photographs taken during scientific expeditions into the most

Background imageThread Collection: Poetic portrait

Poetic portrait
Svetlana Melik-Nubarova

Background imageThread Collection: Entwined

Entwined
Sherin.Abdou

Background imageThread Collection: Knitting sisters

Knitting sisters
Koji Morishige

Background imageThread Collection: Traditional thread making

Traditional thread making
Shaibal Nandi

Background imageThread Collection: Made of womankind

Made of womankind
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Background imageThread Collection: The Harp

The Harp
Mystic Number

Background imageThread Collection: blind man

blind man
S. Aktrk

Background imageThread Collection: Spinning

Spinning
Mohammadreza Momeni

Background imageThread Collection: King Charles I of England, 1632-1641. Creator: Anthony van Dyck

King Charles I of England, 1632-1641. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
King Charles I of England, 1632-1641

Background imageThread Collection: Otto van Rees, Governor-general, after 1884-c.1899. Creator: Unknown

Otto van Rees, Governor-general, after 1884-c.1899. Creator: Unknown
Otto van Rees, Governor-general, after 1884-c.1899. Van Rees (1823-1892) was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1884-1888

Background imageThread Collection: Gaston Liebert, portrait photograph, 1919 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Gaston Liebert, portrait photograph, 1919 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gaston Liebert, portrait photograph, 1919 May 27. French diplomat Gaston Ernest Liebert, Consul-General in New York City

Background imageThread Collection: Gaston Liebert, portrait photograph, 1919 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Gaston Liebert, portrait photograph, 1919 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gaston Liebert, portrait photograph, 1919 May 27. French diplomat Gaston Ernest Liebert, Consul-General in New York City

Background imageThread Collection: Miss Donner, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Donner, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Donner, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6

Background imageThread Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit de Chasse, 1670. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit de Chasse, 1670. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit de Chasse, 1670

Background imageThread Collection: 'A Cheap Entertainment' by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Creator: Unknown

"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Creator: Unknown
"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Engraving of a painting. Is there anything in the world more graceful and comical

Background imageThread Collection: Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, 1622-1686, Maria Eufrosyne of Pfalz-Zweibrücken, 1625-1687, 1653

Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, 1622-1686, Maria Eufrosyne of Pfalz-Zweibrücken, 1625-1687, 1653
Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, 1622-1686, Maria Eufrosyne of Pfalz-Zweibrucken, 1625-1687, 1653

Background imageThread Collection: King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668

Background imageThread Collection: King Charles XI's guardian angel. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

King Charles XI's guardian angel. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
King Charles XI's guardian angel. Allegory, 1668

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

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

Background imageThread Collection: Christina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas

Christina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Christina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden, Unknown date

Background imageThread Collection: Walking and Evening Dress, between circa 1695 and circa 1702. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart

Walking and Evening Dress, between circa 1695 and circa 1702. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Walking and Evening Dress, between circa 1695 and circa 1702

Background imageThread Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Page du Roy, 1675. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Page du Roy, 1675. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Page du Roy, 1675

Background imageThread Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualité en Manteau, between c1682 and c1686

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualité en Manteau, between c1682 and c1686. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualite en Manteau, between circa 1682 and circa 1686

Background imageThread Collection: Temple Hanging (Pichvai) Depicting Krishna with Gopis, c1800. Creator: Unknown

Temple Hanging (Pichvai) Depicting Krishna with Gopis, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Temple Hanging (Pichvai) Depicting Krishna with Gopis, c1800. The Hindu god Krishna plays his flute, mesmerizing every being that surrounds him

Background imageThread Collection: Johan III, 1537-92, King of Sweden. Creator: Unknown

Johan III, 1537-92, King of Sweden. Creator: Unknown
Johan III, 1537-92, King of Sweden, Unknown date. Copy after Johan Baptista van Uther

Background imageThread Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Capitaine, 1675-1685, bound 1703-1704

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Capitaine, 1675-1685, bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Capitaine, 1675-1685, bound 1703-1704

Background imageThread Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Gentil-homme, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Gentil-homme, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Gentil-homme, Bound 1703-1704

Background imageThread Collection: Portrait of Luisa Ulrika, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Antoine Pesne

Portrait of Luisa Ulrika, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Antoine Pesne
Portrait of Luisa Ulrika, early-mid 18th century

Background imageThread Collection: Pomona, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Robert Tournieres

Pomona, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Robert Tournieres
Pomona, late 17th-early 18th century

Background imageThread Collection: Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830 Creator: Gakutei

Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830 Creator: Gakutei
Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830

Background imageThread Collection: Sir Claude MacDonald, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Sir Claude MacDonald, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sir Claude MacDonald, c1900. Portrait of British soldier and diplomat Colonel Sir Claude Maxwell MacDonald; British Ambassador to Japan. Engraving after a photograph

Background imageThread Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme en Brandebourg, Bound 1703-1704

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme en Brandebourg, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme en Brandebourg, Bound 1703-1704

Background imageThread Collection: Axel Oxenstierna af Södemöre, Count, Chancellor, 1635. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz

Axel Oxenstierna af Södemöre, Count, Chancellor, 1635. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
Axel Oxenstierna af Sodemore (1583-1654), Count, Chancellor, 1635

Background imageThread Collection: Gustav III with the Armlet of Freedom, 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Alexander Roslin

Gustav III with the Armlet of Freedom, 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Alexander Roslin
Gustav III with the Armlet of Freedom, 18th century. Gustavus III was King of Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792

Background imageThread Collection: Cecilia Renata, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Poland, c.1640. Creator: Peter Danckerts de Rij

Cecilia Renata, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Poland, c.1640. Creator: Peter Danckerts de Rij
Cecilia Renata (1611-1644), Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Poland, c.1640



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"From Bookbinding Tools to Sewing Machines: A Thread Through Time" Step into the past and unravel the fascinating history of thread. 📚✂️ In 1875, bookbinding tools meticulously weaved together pages, their delicate threads binding knowledge for generations to come. Fast forward to the 1890s when Singer sewing machines revolutionized the textile industry. An ad from that era showcases how thread became an essential companion in every seamstress's journey. Not only limited to fabrics, various shoemaking tools also relied on this fine strand. Each stitch held shoes together with precision and durability. Traveling across continents, a Welsh woman gracefully spun thread using her spinning wheel in Wales. Her skillful hands transformed raw material into yarn, ready for weaving tales of tradition and heritage. Tailoring tools further exemplified the importance as they shaped garments with meticulous attention to detail. Every stitch told a story of craftsmanship and style. Venturing into Native American culture, witness how Navajo Indian Rugs were crafted in the USA. Intricate patterns emerged through skilled hands intertwining vibrant threads—each rug carrying centuries-old traditions within its fibers. Across oceans lies Paisley's factory—a hub where threads intertwined seamlessly like a symphony conducted by master craftsmen since time immemorial. Le Puy en Velay in France is renowned for traditional lace making since the 15th century. Here, nimble fingers wove intricate designs with delicate threads—a testament to human creativity and patience. Thread transcends borders; it unites cultures worldwide. In India, women spin golden strands on ancient spindles—creating not just fabric but connecting generations through their craftmanship. Returning once again to Le Puy en Velay in Haute-Loire, France—the birthplace of traditional lace making—we witness artisans breathing life into exquisite patterns using nothing but needle and thread—an art form cherished throughout Europe for centuries.