Worsted Collection

Great Fire of Newcastle and Gateshead
A view over Newcastle (on the far side of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (in the foreground) during the great fire which killed more than 50 people and destroyed many buildings

Debenham and Freebody suit, 1954
A classic black suit from Debeneham and Freebody, finely tailored with black velvet collar and cuffs and made from the very best worsted barathea. Date: 1954

Spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577721 Spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

The production of the worsted, 1850
3479652 The production of the worsted, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the production of the worsted: drawing in the warp for weaving. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The production of the worsted, 1850
3479651 The production of the worsted, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the production of the worsted using a warp-scouring. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bottomley's Shelf Mills, 1850
3480172 Bottomley's Shelf Mills, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Bottomley's Shelf Mills; near Halifax; Yorkshire. Alpaca and worsted were produced)

Man, woman & small boy working wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture
538585 Man, woman & small boy working wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture, c.1845 (engraving); (add.info.: Man)

A carder using heated combs to remove the wool fibres that will be spun. Wool comber using heated wool combs to pull a
FLO4577720 A carder using heated combs to remove the wool fibres that will be spun. Wool comber using heated wool combs to pull a fine sliver of wool to be spun into yarn

Hand comb for long staple wool, 1844
3480148 Hand comb for long staple wool, 1844; (add.info.: Line drawing of hand comb for long staple wool used for worsted; in the textile industry; English 19th century; 1844)

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

Barkerend Mills 28888_027
Barkerend Mills, developed in early 19th century by the Garnett family, one of the most prominent Bradford worsted spinners, Bradford, West Yorkshire, 2016. SE1733

Woollen Clothing Introduced. A. D. 1110 (colour litho)
670159 Woollen Clothing Introduced. A.D. 1110 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woollen Clothing Introduced. A.D. 1110)

Woollen and Worsted, The Great Exhibition of 1851 (colour litho)
582062 Woollen and Worsted, The Great Exhibition of 1851 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woollen and Worsted, The Great Exhibition of 1851)

Trades in Regency Scotland: distillery, cannon boring and paviours. Workers distilling whisky in a distillery in Edinburgh 70, worker boring a cannon at Carron Works factory 71

Advert, James Templeton & Son, Ayr, Scotland
Advert for James Templeton & Son, Worsted Spinners, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Woman spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

Wool comber using heated wool combs to pull a fine sliver of wool to be spun into yarn. Washed raw wool in a basket, and a clay comb-pot to heat the combs in the foreground

J & J Clark s, hosiery, glove, fringe, worsted and umbrella warehouse, trade card (engraving)
731581 J & J Clark s, hosiery, glove, fringe, worsted and umbrella warehouse, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J & J Clark s, hosiery, glove)

Trades in Regency Scotland: knitting stockings, canal of Clyde, and muslins
6340319 Trades in Regency Scotland: knitting stockings, canal of Clyde, and muslins by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency Scotland: knitting stockings, canal of Clyde)

The little sick child at his worsted-work (engraving)
6002753 The little sick child at his worsted-work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little sick child at his worsted-work)

Haberdashers, Edward Griffitts, trade card (engraving)
984111 Haberdashers, Edward Griffitts, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haberdashers, Edward Griffitts)

Various Fulling Appliances (engraving)
2799990 Various Fulling Appliances (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various Fulling Appliances)

Derby Rib Machine (engraving)
2799965 Derby Rib Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derby Rib Machine)

Ten-Feeder Stripping-Frame (engraving)
2799964 Ten-Feeder Stripping-Frame (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ten-Feeder Stripping-Frame)

The Worsted Winder, 1805. Artist: William Henry Pyne
The Worsted Winder, 1805. A woman winding worsted thread onto bobbins ready for lace making. From The Costume of Great Britain by William Henry Pyne. (London, 1805)

Worsted manufacturing, c1845. A man, woman and small boy working a wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture

Tunic suit by Marcus and Otto Lucas hat, 1960
A tunic in fine black and white check wool worsted which buttons down the back worn over a straight skirt by Marcus and teamed with a black straw high-crowned hat by Otto Lucas. Date: 1960

Forage cap, peaked pillbox, West India Regiment, 189
Forage cap, peaked pillbox, warrant officers? or senior non commissioned officers?, West India Regiment, 1895 (c).Blue cloth crown and sides

New Wood Mill, Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA
The New Wood Mill, Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA. At the time it was claimed to be the largest worsted mill in the world, with over five thousand employees. Date: circa 1905

Daks menswear advertisement, 1965
Stylish advertisement for a Daks summer suit in pure wool worsted available from Simpson of Piccadilly. Date: 1965

Pringle fashion 1965
A model wearing cashmere knitwear by Pringle of Scotland, the classic knitwear brand. The intarsia-patterned sleeveless sweater in pineapple and white is teamed with a classic pineapple cardigan

Susan Small advertisement 1965
Advertisement for the fashion house, Susan Small, featuring a model wearing a dress and jacket in fine worsted twill with a scarf tied around her neck. Date: 1965

Worsted manufacture- breaking, spinning and roving frame.. Equipment used in worsted manufacture: breaking frame, spinning frame and roving frame, 18th century

Silk and Worsted Damask, by M crea and Co. of Halifax

The First Plate of the Woollen Manufacture Exhibiting the Art of (A) Sheep Shearing
XJF104446 The First Plate of the Woollen Manufacture Exhibiting the Art of (A) Sheep Shearing (B) The Washing (C) The Beating and (D) The Combing of Wool, engraved for the Universal Magazine

ADVERTISING POSTER, c1886. American lithograph stock advertising poster for woolens or tailors. A sign nailed to the tree is blank for later printing

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to his friend, Polly Stevenson, 21 June 1762
FRANKLIN: LETTER, 1762. Letter from Benjamin Franklin to his friend, Polly Stevenson, 21 June 1762, containing a sketch of a device for skeining worsted yarn

Man, woman & small boy working wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture. Substitution of wheel for hand combing meant more of fleece could be used

The Worsted Winder. From William Henry Pyne The Costume of Great Britain, London, 1805. Woman winding worsted thread on to bobbins ready for lace making. Aquatint

Silk And Worsted Damask, By M crea And Co. Of Halifax

Broadhead Worsted Mills. Stock poster for woolens or tailors, showing a woman in riding clothes placing a letter in the hollow of a tree; a sign nailed to the tree is blank for later printing

Jacquard Card Making, Halifax
Jacquard Card Making at Akroyds Worsted Factory, Halifax. An operative punches Jacquard cards assisted by a boy cutting out blank cards. Date: 1844

Manufacturing Wool Yarn
The Worlds largest (at the time) single line of worsted carding machines for opening scoured raw wool prior to combing at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

Business Suit 1939
Black worsted jacket, striped trousers for the businessman

Ackroyds Loom-Shed
The interior of Ackroyds loom-shed at Halifax, Yorkshire : for the production of worsted goods

Cooking Christmas Goose
An old lady in overalls cooks her Christmas goose on an open fire. She uses an old method, whereby the goose is suspended by and revolves on twisted worsted. Somerset, England

Pyne - Worsted Winder
A WORSTED WINDER The female figure... is employed in winding worsted upon bobbins, preparatory to its being placed ypon the loom, to weave into lace

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"Worsted: A Journey Through Time and Trade" Step back in time to the Great Fire of Newcastle and Gateshead, where the resilient worsted industry emerged from the ashes. In 1954, a Debenham and Freebody suit showcased the exquisite craftsmanship fabric, capturing attention with its impeccable tailoring. Barkerend Mills stood tall as a symbol of industrial prowess, producing high-quality worsted textiles that were sought after worldwide (28888_027). As early as AD 1110, woollen clothing was introduced, marking the beginning of an enduring love affair with worsted fabrics (colour litho). The Great Exhibition of 1851 celebrated the versatility and beauty of both woollen and worsted textiles through vibrant displays (colour litho). Trades in Regency Scotland thrived thanks to worsted's diverse applications - from distilleries to cannon boring - showcasing its importance in various industries. James Templeton & Son's advert from Ayr, Scotland highlighted their expertise in creating stunning carpets using finest quality worsted yarns. A woman spinner clad in a bonnet and apron skillfully transformed raw wool into delicate threads for weaving into luxurious fabrics. Witnessing a wool comber using heated combs to pull fibers apart revealed the meticulous process behind achieving smoothest strands for spinning. J & J Clark's hosiery emporium proudly displayed their wide range of products including gloves, fringes, umbrellas - all crafted from premium worsteds (trade card engraving). Regency Scotland also saw skilled artisans knitting stockings while muslins floated along canals on Clyde - testament to how far-reaching this trade had become. Even during times of illness or adversity, like depicted in "The little sick child at his worsted-work, " this art form provided solace and creativity (engraving).