Embroidered Collection

King Harolds foot soldieres with spears and battle axes, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

The Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Norman cavalry clashes with Harolds foot soldiers forming shield wall, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry, 69, Normandy, France, Europe

Costa Rican art, Costa Rica, Central America

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Creator: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Painting in the Wallace Collection, London. From " The Studio", Volume 125. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1943]

Building ships in preparation for war, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (c1915). Artist: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (c1915). The painting is part of the Wallace Collection, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary consort, George V wearing the Imperial State Crown, and Royal Purple Robe of State

Death of King Harold showing an arrow in his eye, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Traditional Rabari tribal embroidered fabrics, Kutch, Gujarat state, India, Asia

Dressing Shetland Shawls
Women from the Shetland Islands dress Shetland wool shawls on large racks Date: 1908

Invasion fleet, William steers ship with signal lantern on mast and stern, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. International Folk Art Market. Huichol art

Norwegian Types (5 / 5) - Young Norwegian wife
A Young Norwegian wife in traditional national costume Date: circa 1910s

Northern Scandinavian girl in traditional costume, lisening to the sound of the sea in a conch shell. Possibly a young member of the Sami People. circa 1910s

Victoria Diamond Jubilee celebration bookmark
A beautifully embroidered silk bookmark to commemorate Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee

American Indians. John Francis, chief of the Passamaquoddy I
Indian chief dressed in embroidered tunic and trousers from Lake Utopia, New Brunswick, Canada

Women wearing embroidered veils at Holy Mass, Beit Jala, West Bank, Palestine National Authority, Middle East

Detail of Nez Perce beadwork of cradle board, Olympia State Capitol Museum, Washingon state, United States of America, North America

Crowds point to Halleys Comet, February 1066, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Harold steers ship across channel, a scene from the Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

King Harold arriving from North to confront William, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Handbag Advert / Army / Navy
A selection of British made & foreign handbags, pochettes & evening bags in crepe de chine, also a beaded bag, an embroidered nightdress sachet & a bag with applique flowers

Artemis / Diana
The goddess of childbirth and womens rites of passage, depicted with the new moon on her head and a cape embroidered with stars

Shalom, New York, United States of America, North America

Portrait of Jane Seymour by Holbein, 1536, (1936). Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Jane Seymour, 1936. Jane Seymour (c1508- 1537). Queen of England 1536-1537, third wife of King Henry VIII. She died two weeks after birth of a son who would become King Edward VI

Advert for Dickins & Jones lace items 1912
Selection of danity lace items for Christmas gifts for women. 1912

Woman in flapper dress 1923
Soft georgette evening gown, with cross-over bodice, edged with narrow band of self-coloured satin. Two flat panels appeared at the front and back of the skirt

Romanian Women - Traditional costume
A pair of Romanian women, in traditional National costume. A particularly fine example of the highly-decorative embroidery emplyed to decorate the skirts

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons wedding shoes
Close up photograph showing the elegant, embroidered T-bar shoes worn by Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon for her wedding to Prince Albert, Duke of York on 26 April 1923. Date: 1923

Magdalen Aston, Lady Burdett - John Michael Wright
Oil on Canvas 73.7 x 61

Japanese Horse
A horse tied to a tree - an embroidered fukusa, a kind of mixed media production in which some parts (such as the horses body) are embroidered, other parts painted

Saxon Ladies / Strutt
Anglo-Saxons of 9th & 10th centuries: tunics (kirtles)- one with an embroidered hem, super-tunic (roc), mantles, veils or head-rails which completely cover the hair

Portrait of a Woman, 1630. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy
Portrait of a Woman, 1630

Advert for Gorringes womens underwear 1927
Advertisement for F. G Ravissant undergarments, the newest fashion of wrap-around corsets lightly boned, with dainty embroidered silk lacing and ribbon and buttoning. 1927

Evening clothing with pearls and lace 1912
Fashionable evening clothing using detailed embroidered lace and decorative pearls. 1912

Fashionable women in new creations 1913
Women models wearing the latest winter beautifully decorative wraps. 1913

Croatia - Traditional National Costume (5 / 8)
Croatia - Traditional National Costume (5/8) - Full-face view of a young man with hand on hip in decorated jerkin and cape with blue embroidered trousers

Striped Bathing Costume
Edwardian bathing beauty in a striped one-piece bathing costume & espadrilles with embroidered linen uppers & ribbon lacing

Dragon tapestry, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Riding Habits 1834
Riding habits. Woman: imbecile sleeves, embroidered canezou, cravat & top hat. Boy: pantaloons, waistcoat with a roll collar, short jacket with gigot sleeves, ruff

Evening Dress / Zimmerman
Back view of a high waisted draped gown with train by Zimmerman. An embroidered floating panel hangs from the shoulders. Worn with a toque & aigrette

Evening Dress 1913
Exotic gown witih Chinese style tassels, a narrow draped satin skirt with train worn with an embroidered lace, square necked bodice with decorative cut under-sleeves

Advertisement, c 1900 (litho)
7190032 Advertisement, c 1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement in booklet of views of Harrogate and Neighbourbood (Parker)

Lady Abdy in her Venetian palazzo
Lady Diana Abdy, formerly Lady Helen Diana Bridgeman (1907-1967), English socialite and fashion leader, pictured at her home

Regimental Colour, 4th West India Regiment, c. 1795-1804 (textile)
3062170 Regimental Colour, 4th West India Regiment, c.1795-1804 (textile) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum

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Embroidered: A Tapestry of History and Culture Step into the world of intricate artistry and storytelling as we explore the captivating realm of embroidery. From the battlefields of King Harold's foot soldiers to the vibrant markets of Jodpur, Rajasthan, this ancient craft has left its mark on history and continues to mesmerize us with its beauty. In Normandy, France, Europe, the Bayeux Tapestry stands as a testament to both skillful needlework and historical significance. With every stitch meticulously crafted by hand, it depicts King Harold's foot soldiers armed with spears and battle axes, locked in fierce combat against Norman cavalry. The tapestry also reveals the heart-wrenching moment when an arrow finds its mark in King Harold's eye - a pivotal event etched forever in time. Traveling across continents to Costa Rica in Central America, we encounter another facet art. Costa Rican artists have mastered this technique to create stunning pieces that reflect their rich cultural heritage. Their creations transport us to a world where vibrant colors dance upon fabric canvases, telling stories passed down through generations. Returning to Europe once more, we find ourselves face-to-face with Frans Hals' iconic masterpiece - "The Laughing Cavalier. " This enigmatic figure from 1624 comes alive through delicate threads woven together with precision. Whether it be Hals' original creation or later interpretations like that from 1943 or c1915; each rendition captures his infectious laughter for all eternity. As our journey unfolds further along the Bayeux Tapestry's narrative thread, we witness craftsmen building ships in preparation for war – an awe-inspiring display of dedication and craftsmanship preserved within each embroidered scene. These images serve as reminders that even amidst chaos and conflict; human creativity can flourish. Shifting gears towards grandeur fit for royalty brings us to witness the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary – an event immortalized in embroidered splendor.