Threaded Collection

Auriol Lee in a Hat 1905
Miss Auriol Lee wears a coat with an unusual collar and a hat with a ribbon threaded through the brim perched at an angle on the top of her pompadour hairstyle

Serving Le 5 Oclock
Low waisted dress with sleeves that are full from the elbow & with a tight cuff, a V neck with a scarf tie, tiered skirt & a scarf belt threaded through belt straps on the hip

The manufacture of rope, 1845
3479084 The manufacture of rope, 1845; (add.info.: The manufacture of rope: here rope is being spun from heckled hemp carried round the spinner's waist)

Chinese rope making, 1812
3479080 Chinese rope making, 1812; (add.info.: Illustration show's two Chinese male figures standing at either of a device, used to make rope. Dated 1812.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Rope factory, 1760
3479078 Rope factory, 1760; (add.info.: Illustration of a rope factory, labourers are shown threading yarns to produce it. Dated between 1751 and 1780.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Rope making machine, 1837
3479082 Rope making machine, 1837; (add.info.: British male threads yarns of hemp on a device used to make rope. Dated 1837.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Rope making machine, 1837
3479081 Rope making machine, 1837; (add.info.: Male threads yarns of hemp on a device used to make rope. Dated 1837.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hemp being prepared to make rope, 1760
3479076 Hemp being prepared to make rope, 1760; (add.info.: Illustration of hemp being prepared to be threaded and twisted to make rope. Dated between 1751-1780.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hemp machine, 1863
3479079 Hemp machine, 1863; (add.info.: Machine for laying hemp strands into rope, showing (right) a side view and the tightening pulley. Dated 1863.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Removing unwanted tissue from hemp, 1760
3479077 Removing unwanted tissue from hemp, 1760; (add.info.: Removing unwanted tissue from hemp, preparing it to make rope. Dated between 1751-1780.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The manufacture of rope, 1842
3479085 The manufacture of rope, 1842; (add.info.: The manufacture of rope: here rope is being spun from heckled hemp carried round the spinner's waist)

Danish female rope making, 1885
3479083 Danish female rope making, 1885; (add.info.: Danish female stood in a field next to a rope making device. Yarns of hemp were threaded together to make strong and durable rope)

A hand-made Victorian Greeting card with pressed flowers retained from a romantic evening
3604464 A hand-made Victorian Greeting card with pressed flowers retained from a romantic evening, circa 1880 (hand-made) by English School

Education under the Government Code, teaching Needlework by Demonstration (engraving)
1044220 Education under the Government Code, teaching Needlework by Demonstration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Education under the Government Code)

A greeting card made of plastic with a swallow and a threaded ribbon
3604698 A greeting card made of plastic with a swallow and a threaded ribbon, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Standard Patterns of Spoons and Forks (engraving)
3628628 Standard Patterns of Spoons and Forks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standard Patterns of Spoons and Forks)

Screw
Illustration of a screw screwed in a wood

Children playing with flowers
Young child in medaeval dress having a garland of flowers threaded into her hair. Date: 1922

Dancing Frock 1909
A dancing frock with square lace yoke threaded with ribbon tied to make a rosette with sash ends, pleated skirt with ruched ribbon trim, sandal slippers with ribbon ties. Date: 1909

Adjustable Wrench
Illustration of Adjustable Wrench

Force drawing press

apprentices, blackboard, prepare to thread, education, institution, school, threaded
Child education, teaching needlework in 1883, infants needle drill; prepare to thread; threading; threaded; apprentices; blackboard; school

Jet bauble threaded on black ribbon, close up

Heads of raw whole sardines threaded into barbecue grill in a row, close up

Screw, SEM
Screw, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Nuts and bolts. Close-up of nuts screwed onto bolts to hold together parts of a metal structure (yellow). The circular rings between the nuts and the main body of the structure are called washers

Nut and bolt, SEM
Nut and bolt, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

String. Tangled threads of string

Eye of a needle and thread. Close-up of a piece of thread (green) threaded through the eye of a needle (gold)

Fractured bolts. Close-up of the ends of a number of threaded steel rods, showing where they have snapped, due to the application of excessive stress

Fashions in Garden ?1864
Pink: flounces & ruched trim, sash with floating ends at rear, white under-bodice with threaded black ribbon at neck & cuffs. Mantle: blue lining, emroidery & flounce border

Girl in Chemise Cooks
A young woman in a chemise with threaded ribbon detail, a flat pair of mules & with a door-knocker top knot hairstyle, stirs a saucepan. Her cat sits by his food

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"Threaded: A Journey Through Time and Craftsmanship" Step into the world artistry, where every stitch tells a story. From Auriol Lee in a Hat 1905 to Serving Le 5 O'clock, the elegance of threadwork transcends time. Intricately woven threads create masterpieces like a hand-made Victorian Greeting card adorned with pressed flowers from a romantic evening. This delicate creation captures the essence of love and nostalgia. Education under the Government Code introduces teaching Needlework by Demonstration through an enchanting engraving. The skillful hands guiding needles through fabric showcase the importance of passing down this timeless craft. A greeting card made of plastic surprises with its modern twist - featuring a swallow delicately perched on a threaded ribbon. It reminds us that even in contemporary times, we can still appreciate and celebrate traditional techniques. Standard Patterns of Spoons and Forks come alive through detailed engravings, showcasing how threading extends beyond textiles into everyday objects. These intricate designs remind us that beauty lies in even the smallest details. Children playing with flowers bring joy to our hearts as they explore nature's wonders while incorporating threads into their playful creations. Their innocence reminds us that creativity knows no bounds when it comes to threading imagination together. The Dancing Frock 1909 mesmerizes with its flowing silhouette held together by countless tiny stitches. Each thread holds memories of twirling on dance floors long ago, evoking feelings of grace and elegance. Screws hold our world together, just like threads hold fabrics intact. The humble screw symbolizes strength and resilience - reminding us that sometimes it's the simplest things that make all the difference. An Adjustable Wrench stands tall as an essential tool for any craftsman or handyman alike - demonstrating how threads can be used not only for artistic purposes but also for practicality and functionality. The Force Drawing Press showcases how power is harnessed to create intricate patterns and designs.