Threading Collection

Threading a sewing needle, 1849
3479039 Threading a sewing needle, 1849; (add.info.: Illustration shows a young lady seated, threading a sewing needle. Dated 1849.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Threading a needle, 1874
3479026 Threading a needle, 1874; (add.info.: Woodcut illustration shows an elderly man threading a needle. An elderly female is sat to the right of him, while a dog sleeps to the left)

Silk worm cultivation and threading of silk, 1775
3480656 Silk worm cultivation and threading of silk, 1775; (add.info.: Silk worm cultivation and threading of silk, from the 1775 edition of Oeconomie generale de la campagne)

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)

Easily threaded needle, 1888
3479027 Easily threaded needle, 1888; (add.info.: Easily threaded needle. Once pulled down the thread did not slip out easily as the slit sprang close)

Threading a sewing needle, 1849
3479040 Threading a sewing needle, 1849; (add.info.: Illustration shows an old lady having difficulty threading a sewing needle. Dated 1849.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Making straw rope, 1855
3479075 Making straw rope, 1855; (add.info.: Woodcut illustration shows a male figure with a young girl, twisting straw to make rope. Dated 1855.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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

Elysian Thread
Vertigo Artography

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

Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the...", c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei
Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the series "Diptych for the Drum Group", c. 1824

Domestic Scene, ca. 1780. Creator: Yanagawa Shunsui
Domestic Scene, ca. 1780

Lace Making - first three processes
Lace Making - Winding and Threading, Bobbin Winding, Warping (1 of 2) Date: 19th century

Young girl from Hallingdal learning to thread pearls, 1907 (w / c on paper)
5671629 Young girl from Hallingdal learning to thread pearls, 1907 (w/c on paper) by Munthe, Gerhard Peter Frantz Vilhelm (1849-1929); 35x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Net Binder, 1879 (oil on canvas)
OVR390535 The Net Binder, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 94x71 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The Net Binder, 1881 (oil on canvas)
OVR394327 The Net Binder, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Kolstoe, Fredrik (1860-1945); 71x92 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Education under the Government code - teaching needlework by instruction (litho)
5229998 Education under the Government code - teaching needlework by instruction (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London Board Schools (engraving)
1041226 London Board Schools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Board Schools)

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)

Process at British Needle Mills, Redditch, Worcestershire
Process at the British Needle Mills, Redditch, Worcestershire -- three images showing how the threading hole is stamped into the needles. Date: 1843

Woman threading a sewing needle (chromolitho)
733337 Woman threading a sewing needle (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman threading a sewing needle)

Threading the Needle (engraving)
3638887 Threading the Needle (engraving) by Sharp, Michael William (fl.1801-40) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Threading the Needle)

St. Elizabeth of Hungary spinning Wool for the Poor, c. 1895 (oil on canvas)
MHW91531 St. Elizabeth of Hungary spinning Wool for the Poor, c. 1895 (oil on canvas) by Stokes, Marianne (1855-1927); 96.5x60.5 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Jottings at a Display of the German Gymnastic Society (engraving)
1053418 Jottings at a Display of the German Gymnastic Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jottings at a Display of the German Gymnastic Society)

Threading a Needle: The Young Seamstress, c. 1845 (w / c on paper)
2601893 Threading a Needle: The Young Seamstress, c.1845 (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

17th century Rosary Threading
Two men sit at a workbench threading beads onto rosaries to help Catholics say their prayers, Date: 17th century

Lullingstone Silk Farm, Ayot St. Lawrence, Hertfordshire
Skilled Silk Operator at her reeling machine at the Lullingstone Silk Farm, Ayot, House, Ayot St. Lawrence, Hertfordshire. Date: circa 1930s

Screw
Illustration of a screw screwed in a wood

Old Man Facing Left Wearing Glasses Threading
Artokoloro

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

Chair menders on the streets of London, 1820-30 (pencil on paper)
XJF354253 Chair menders on the streets of London, 1820-30 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Warping silk threads, illustration from the Encylopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1751-72
XIR242807 Warping silk threads, illustration from the Encylopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1751-72 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Goussier, Louis-Jacques (1722-99) (after); Private Collection; French

Basse-Lisse technique at the Gobelins tapestry manufactory, illustration from the
XIR162611 Basse-Lisse technique at the Gobelins tapestry manufactory, illustration from the Encylopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1751-72 (engraving) by French School

Threading raffia onto needle, to hang and red chillies

Humulus lupulus, young Hop plants being guided through netting, side view

Needle Rock, Fishguard, Wales
The Needle Rock at Fishguard, Wales. It is a dolerite stack with a hole through its base, standing 130 feet high. Showing locals rowing a boat through the opening

Eyebrow shaping advertisement
Advertisement for Phyllis Earle salons of London recommending eyebrow shaping by professionals in order to achieve the delicate arch which is so desirable. Date: 1927

Glover / 1647 / Broadside
A glover. These tradesman are preachers in the City of London, 1647. A satirical broadside on non- conformist preaching in London

C17 Rosary Threading
Two men sit at a workbench threading beads onto rosaries to help Catholics say their prayers

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"Thread by Thread: Unraveling the Art through History" Step into a time machine and explore the intricate world of threading, where delicate lace making comes to life. In this captivating domestic scene from 1780, created by Yanagawa Shunsui, witness the first three processes of lace making as nimble fingers weave threads together with precision. Travel further east and find yourself amidst Japanese coolies in "The Sinews of War, " diligently threading Corean "Cash" for transport. This litho captures their tireless efforts as they transform money with holes in the center into functional currency. In a heartwarming watercolor from 1907, watch a young girl from Hallingdal learn to thread pearls. With her eyes focused and hands steady, she immerses herself in this timeless craft, passing down traditions through generations. Move forward to 1879 and encounter "The Net Binder. " Through oil on canvas brushstrokes, witness the skillful hands that bind nets together meticulously. The net becomes more than just an object; it symbolizes unity and connection within communities. Education takes center stage as we delve into teaching needlework under the Government Code. From lithographs depicting needlework instruction to engravings showcasing demonstration-based learning at London Board Schools, these images highlight how threading became an essential part of education across different eras. Journey to British Needle Mills in Redditch, Worcestershire for a glimpse into industrialized thread production. Witness workers engaged in various stages of the process – spinning cotton fibers into fine threads that will eventually sew garments together seamlessly. Zooming back out to everyday life is a chromolitho capturing a woman threading a sewing needle effortlessly. Her dexterity showcases mastery over this seemingly simple task while reminding us that even small actions hold great importance. Finally, let's not forget about metaphorical challenges like "Threading the Needle.