Embroidery Collection (page 3)

Museum of the Milan Cathedral. Moses receives the ten commandments. Mantua Nicola Karcher manufactory. 1554 - 1555
7136790 Museum of the Milan Cathedral. Moses receives the ten commandments. Mantua Nicola Karcher manufactory. 1554 - 1555. Italy.; Museo del Duomo, Milan, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong.

The bridal robe of a Daimyo or Daimio's daughter in the 19th century, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033746 The bridal robe of a Daimyo or Daimio's daughter in the 19th century, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a young, smiling woman in clothes from the beginning of the 20th century
3567008 Portrait of a young, smiling woman in clothes from the beginning of the 20th century by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1900-1910 ca)

Mary "May" Morris, English embroidery designer (b/w photo)
8673450 Mary "May" Morris, English embroidery designer (b/w photo) by Beresford, George Charles (1864-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary "May" Morris (1862-1938)

Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines
FLO4672435 Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

William III of Orange Nassau (1650-1702), King of England, in 1694, behind him Robert Bruce, Earl of Aylesbury
FLO4672344 William III of Orange Nassau (1650-1702), King of England, in 1694, behind him Robert Bruce, Earl of Aylesbury, after William Faithorne (1626-1691)

Frances Howard (1578-1639), Duchess of Richmond. From an engraving of the period
FLO4672282 Frances Howard (1578-1639), Duchess of Richmond. From an engraving of the period. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Men's costume at the time of Elisabeth I (1533-1603), wearing a tunic and padded panties and a collar (strawberry)
FLO4672265 Men's costume at the time of Elisabeth I (1533-1603), wearing a tunic and padded panties and a collar (strawberry) with a cape. From a period engraving

Lady of the Court of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) during the Queen's Procession at Hunsdon House (London, England)
FLO4672234 Lady of the Court of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) during the Queen's Procession at Hunsdon House (London, England), wearing a high lace collar, a tight corset, and a wide skirt

Man's costume in the time of Richard III (1452-1485), wearing a long sleeve tunic on ecarlate stockings
FLO4672192 Man's costume in the time of Richard III (1452-1485), wearing a long sleeve tunic on ecarlate stockings. From a royal manuscript

Aveline de Forst (died 1274), Countess of Lancaster. Represented after his representation in Westminster Abbey (England)
FLO4672093 Aveline de Forst (died 1274), Countess of Lancaster. Represented after his representation in Westminster Abbey (England)

Embroiderer - Embroiderer, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by
FLO4658365 Embroiderer - Embroiderer, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from "

Fashionable woman's costume, reign of King George III/Louis XVI, 1780
FLO4656548 Fashionable woman's costume, reign of King George III/Louis XVI, 1780. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Hunting dress, reign of William and Mary, 1695. She wears a tricorn, jacket with large cuffs and frogging, sash belt
FLO4656059 Hunting dress, reign of William and Mary, 1695. She wears a tricorn, jacket with large cuffs and frogging, sash belt, skirts with gold embroidery, and holds a musket

Woman in Georgian fashion, circa 1750. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4655575 Woman in Georgian fashion, circa 1750. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865

Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats, cape and apron
FLO4655478 Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats, cape and apron. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes

Greek princess, after L. Dupre, 1820. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers'
FLO4686607 Greek princess, after L. Dupre, 1820. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Dimitri Mauromichalis (1809-1879), Greek military officer and patriot - Demetrius Mavromichalis, Greek Prince, 1819
FLO4686599 Dimitri Mauromichalis (1809-1879), Greek military officer and patriot - Demetrius Mavromichalis, Greek Prince, 1819, after L. Dupre

Princess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1586 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686414 Princess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1586 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Dancing girl of Shemakha, Azerbaijan, 1820, after Prince Gagarin. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet
FLO4686623 Dancing girl of Shemakha, Azerbaijan, 1820, after Prince Gagarin. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens

Elisabeth I Queen of England and Ireland (1533-1603) - Queen Elizabeth I of England
FLO4686329 Elisabeth I Queen of England and Ireland (1533-1603) - Queen Elizabeth I of England, after Hans Holbein - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers'

Men's fashion Paris, reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Nicolas
FLO4686109 Men's fashion Paris, reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Nicolas Lancret from the Pauquet Brothers' "Modes et Costumes

Lady, reign of Henry III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet
FLO4685979 Lady, reign of Henry III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Costumes of French royalty, 10th century. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from a drawing by Wilmin
FLO4685959 Costumes of French royalty, 10th century. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from a drawing by Wilmin from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Bristol, United Kingdom, An embroidery at work with her embroidery on the knees, 1870
LUX4733953 Bristol, United Kingdom, An embroidery at work with her embroidery on the knees, 1870; (add.info.: Bristol, United Kingdom, An embroidery at work with her embroidery on the knees)

France, A couple of young people in traditional Breton dress, 1865
LUX4729936 France, A couple of young people in traditional Breton dress, 1865; (add.info.: France, A couple of young people in traditional Breton dress, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

The Emperor of China in embroidered robes and hat with peacock feather seated on his throne
FLO4723338 The Emperor of China in embroidered robes and hat with peacock feather seated on his throne. Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier after an illustration by Pannemaker from Auguste Wahlen's

Ainou - Ainu man, north Japan, wearing hat and decorated robe with laced shoes, fishing with a rod
FLO4724423 Ainou - Ainu man, north Japan, wearing hat and decorated robe with laced shoes, fishing with a rod, a knife and tobacco pipe hang from his belt - Handcoloured woodcut by F

Femme de Georgia - Georgian woman wearing headdress with veil, necklace of pearls
FLO4723914 Femme de Georgia - Georgian woman wearing headdress with veil, necklace of pearls, long dress with embroidered sash belt, holding a miniature book - Handcoloured woodcut by L

Letter P: Peter the Great (Peter I of Russia, 1672-1725), in "The Star of the North"
DUV4208586 Letter P: Peter the Great (Peter I of Russia, 1672-1725), in "The Star of the North", opera (created in 1854) by Giacomo Meyerbeer, his real name Jakob Liebmann Beer (1791-1864)

Embroiderer working on two pieces of silk cloth, Qing Dynasty. One with a bird for a civil mandarin
FLO4590272 Embroiderer working on two pieces of silk cloth, Qing Dynasty. One with a bird for a civil mandarin, one with a quadruped animal for a military mandarin

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. She wears a lace ruff, plumed headdress
FLO4594680 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. She wears a lace ruff, plumed headdress, dress with puffed and slit sleeves, jeweled bodice, and embroidered petticoat

Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a white headdress decorated with jewels
FLO4594629 Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a white headdress decorated with jewels, and blue dress with jeweled collar, cuffs, and hem

Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Richard II, 1377-1399. She carries the king's badge or cognizance
FLO4594571 Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Richard II, 1377-1399. She carries the king's badge or cognizance, a white hart with a crown of gold on its neck

Doge of Venice in official dresses. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706210 Doge of Venice in official dresses. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Silesian bride on her way to church. Gold-decorated hat, long full dress and cloak made up of squares of fur
FLO4704917 Silesian bride on her way to church. Gold-decorated hat, long full dress and cloak made up of squares of fur. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

Woman of Lombardy with a fan of feathers in the fashion of the old days. Ribbons on her sleeve flutter in the wind
FLO4706284 Woman of Lombardy with a fan of feathers in the fashion of the old days. Ribbons on her sleeve flutter in the wind

Married couple of Venice in the early middle ages. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4706051 Married couple of Venice in the early middle ages. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

High class woman of Florence. Her dress is decorated with many lace frills, and her necklace with jewels
FLO4705785 High class woman of Florence. Her dress is decorated with many lace frills, and her necklace with jewels. Illustration from Cesare Vecellio's Habiti Antichi e moderni, Venice, 1590

German nobleman 1577 and a countess of Holland and Zeeland 1600. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705570 German nobleman 1577 and a countess of Holland and Zeeland 1600. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Lady of Livonia, Russian province, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4705041 Lady of Livonia, Russian province, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Nobleman of Poland and a woman of Lithuania. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4704978 Nobleman of Poland and a woman of Lithuania. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Bourses and purse, 15th century, decorative clasp - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck
FLO4643504 Bourses and purse, 15th century, decorative clasp - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903), for his book "Costumes

Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I, 1601-1625. She wears a dress with jeweled bodice, double lace ruff
FLO4594741 Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I, 1601-1625. She wears a dress with jeweled bodice, double lace ruff, puff sleeves, embroidered petticoat, hat with pearls and veil, and feather fan

Dress (Dress) of the reign of James II, 1685-1688. She wears her hair in ringlets
FLO4594708 Dress (Dress) of the reign of James II, 1685-1688. She wears her hair in ringlets, a low-cut check dress with bodice and puff sleeves over an embroidered petticoat

Woman working on a piece of needlepoint
2602736 Woman working on a piece of needlepoint; (add.info.: Woman working on a piece of needlepoint held in an embroidery frame. Engraving, London, 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dress (Robe) of the reign of George I, 1714-1727, copied from one preserved from the era
FLO4594727 Dress (Robe) of the reign of George I, 1714-1727, copied from one preserved from the era. She wear a flat hat decorated with ribbons, a dress with long train in floral stripes

Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a frontlet headdress with blue embroidered top
FLO4594631 Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a frontlet headdress with blue embroidered top and gold-decorated wings, jeweled necklace

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"Unraveling the Threads of History: Embroidery as a Timeless Art" Embroidery, a craft that has woven its way through centuries, holds within it stories of valor and culture. Just like King Harold's foot soldiers with their spears and battle axes depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery serves as a visual narrative of our past. From Central America to Panama, Cristobal to Kuna Indian traditional molas, embroidery showcases the rich tapestry of diverse cultures. It transcends borders and continents, connecting us all through intricate stitches and vibrant threads. In Normandy, France, Europe stands The Bayeux Tapestry - an iconic masterpiece that depicts pivotal moments in history. A feast for the eyes captured on fabric; it transports us back to late 11th century battles and reveals unknown creators who left their mark for eternity. Costa Rican art from Central America adds another layer to this artistic journey. Its vibrant colors mirror the lush landscapes while telling tales unique to Costa Rica's heritage. Frans Hals' "The Laughing Cavalier, " created in 1624 but still resonating today (1943), reminds us that embroidery is not confined solely to fabric and can be found even in oil paintings where every brushstroke weaves together a story worth cherishing. As ships were built in preparation for war according to the Bayeux Tapestry's depiction at Bayeux, Normandy, France; we see how embroidery captures not only beauty but also historical events etched into our collective memory. The death of King Harold portrayed with an arrow piercing his eye symbolizes both tragedy and bravery. This scene immortalized by needlework speaks volumes about human resilience amidst conflict. Just as Norman cavalry clashed with Harold's foot soldiers forming shield walls on embroidered cloth; so too do different elements collide harmoniously within this ancient art form – creating something truly remarkable.