Embroidery Collection (page 8)

Isabelle d'Angouleme (1188-1246), wearing a blue dress, embroidered with golden moon croissants
FLO4672080 Isabelle d'Angouleme (1188-1246), wearing a blue dress, embroidered with golden moon croissants, a long coat and long pointed shoes. From the lying of the abbey of Fontevraud (France)

A Mexican weaver woman at work, 1905 (print on double-weight paper)
3562952 A Mexican weaver woman at work, 1905 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Mexico 1905 ca. Photographer: Waite, Photo); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Letter Z: Zampa, in "Zampa or La fiancee de marble", opera (created in 1831) by Ferdinand Herold (1791-1833)
DUV4208637 Letter Z: Zampa, in "Zampa or La fiancee de marble", opera (created in 1831) by Ferdinand Herold (1791-1833). Men's Alphabet (Liebig) Serie S0369

Czar of Russia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4706568 Czar of Russia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, 1570. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706411 Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, 1570. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Portuguese man and woman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706378 Portuguese man and woman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Woman of Bayern, 1581, and a German army captain, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4705622 Woman of Bayern, 1581, and a German army captain, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

An armed man of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705319 An armed man of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Man of fashion in Venice and other Italian towns, 16th century. He wears a copper balzo headdress
FLO4706073 Man of fashion in Venice and other Italian towns, 16th century. He wears a copper balzo headdress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture

Wedding dress of a woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Her headdress resemble a tower
FLO4705748 Wedding dress of a woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Her headdress resemble a tower, and is made of beaten gold decorated with pearls and jewels

Merchant's wife from Denmark. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4705281 Merchant's wife from Denmark. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

German army officer with axe and voluminous breeches, and a countess of Holland and Zeeland wearing a veil
FLO4705586 German army officer with axe and voluminous breeches, and a countess of Holland and Zeeland wearing a veil. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

Danish lady, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705106 Danish lady, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Sacrificial bull in decorative sash led to sacrifice by an axe-wielding man in laurel wreath after a Roman triumph
FLO4704746 Sacrificial bull in decorative sash led to sacrifice by an axe-wielding man in laurel wreath after a Roman triumph

Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1763-1814. In the grand costume of the empress
FLO4572706 Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1763-1814. In the grand costume of the empress, purple velvet coat and dress embroidered in silver

Peruvian Incas, 18th century allegorical representation of Inca king and queen in modern western clothes with gold
FLO4576848 Peruvian Incas, 18th century allegorical representation of Inca king and queen in modern western clothes with gold crown with sun emblem, embroidered cloak, gold axe and sandals with lion

Woman of Velletri, Italy, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686404 Woman of Velletri, Italy, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

Indian woman, 18th century, after Niccolao Manucci. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686499 Indian woman, 18th century, after Niccolao Manucci. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Elizabeth (Elisabeth) of Austria (1554-1592), wife to Charles IX, 1570. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte
FLO4685878 Elizabeth (Elisabeth) of Austria (1554-1592), wife to Charles IX, 1570. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et

Brokers, reign of Henri III, 1580. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after a contemporary painting
FLO4685932 Brokers, reign of Henri III, 1580. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after a contemporary painting from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Costume of a German peasant woman, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656062 Costume of a German peasant woman, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London

Woman in fashionable dress, reign of Henry 7th, 1505. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4655998 Woman in fashionable dress, reign of Henry 7th, 1505. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Greek dancing girl, 1827, after A. Colin. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686638 Greek dancing girl, 1827, after A. Colin. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Mandarin woman, China, after a Chinese painting, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686525 Mandarin woman, China, after a Chinese painting, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Turkish woman of distinction, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686369 Turkish woman of distinction, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions

Joanna of Austria (1547-1578) - Joanna of Austria, mother of Queen Marie de Medici, after Peter Paul Rubens
FLO4686342 Joanna of Austria (1547-1578) - Joanna of Austria, mother of Queen Marie de Medici, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1565 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet

Paris women's fashion, reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Nicolas
FLO4686097 Paris women's fashion, reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Nicolas Lancret from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Court costumes, reign of Louis XV, 1745. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Charles-Nicolas Cochin
FLO4686069 Court costumes, reign of Louis XV, 1745. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Charles-Nicolas Cochin le fils (1715-1790)

The Ox-Cart (b/w photo)
8649200 The Ox-Cart (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ox-Cart. Illustration for Things seen in Northern India by T L Pennell (Seeley, Service)

Cossack girl of the Ukraine, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656440 Cossack girl of the Ukraine, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865

Judith of Bavaria (805-843), Queen of Louis I, France, 842. In crown, veil
FLO4655806 Judith of Bavaria (805-843), Queen of Louis I, France, 842. In crown, veil, velvet cape and dress lined with gold embroidery. Hair worn in a long please

Lady of quality, reign of Louis XIV, 1692. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Henri Bonnart
FLO4686057 Lady of quality, reign of Louis XIV, 1692. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Henri Bonnart (1642-1711)

COSTUME: shoe: slipper, J Macneille, Scotland, Ayr (place of manufacture), c. 1830 (silk, silk, leather)
3548560 COSTUME: shoe: slipper, J Macneille, Scotland, Ayr (place of manufacture), c. 1830 (silk, silk, leather); 5x7x24 cm; Glasgow Museums

Marie de Bourgogne (1457-1482), Duchess of Burgundy - Marie de Bourgogne, wife to Archduke Maximilian
FLO4686270 Marie de Bourgogne (1457-1482), Duchess of Burgundy - Marie de Bourgogne, wife to Archduke Maximilian, after Roger de Gaignieres

France, Brittany, Cotes-d'Armor (22), Saint Quay Portrieux (Saint-Quay-Portrieux): villa " Bel air"
LUX4782873 France, Brittany, Cotes-d'Armor (22), Saint Quay Portrieux (Saint-Quay-Portrieux): villa " Bel air", three women make lace and embroidery, 1904; (add.info.: France, Brittany)

Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851
FLO4987822 Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of

Chinese Imperial Soldier - Chinese Imperial soldier in elaborate ceremonial uniform with helmet
FLO4723331 Chinese Imperial Soldier - Chinese Imperial soldier in elaborate ceremonial uniform with helmet, musket and gunpowder pouch

Folio sheet of the Encyclopedie by Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean Le Rond D'Alembert (1717-1783)
PCT4288231 Folio sheet of the Encyclopedie by Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean Le Rond D'Alembert (1717-1783): the embroidery - workshop, tools

Woolwork sampler with alphabet, verse and a large vase of flowers, worked by Ann Pounder, 1818
DRE72883 Woolwork sampler with alphabet, verse and a large vase of flowers, worked by Ann Pounder, 1818; 41x42 cm; Private Collection; © Dreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK.

Sampler with the Alphabet, worked by Rachel Folkard, aged 13, 1823 (silkwork)
CK125794 Sampler with the Alphabet, worked by Rachel Folkard, aged 13, 1823 (silkwork); Private Collection; Photo © Crane Kalman Gallery, London, UK.

Pair of stockings, silk embroidered, late 19th century
BAL2922 Pair of stockings, silk embroidered, late 19th century; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK.

Manchu lady's robe, mid 19th century (satin)
829562 Manchu lady's robe, mid 19th century (satin); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unlined, embroidered with peonie roundels in floss silks and peking knot, with deep)

Williams, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Williams, between c1915 and c1920. Shows singer Irene Williams.

Neva. Les meilleures pour familles et ateliers, c. 1890. Creator: Tamagno, Nicolas (1862-1933)
Neva. Les meilleures pour familles et ateliers, c. 1890. Private Collection

Chadwick's Cotton Sewing Thread, 1890. Creator: Anonymous
Chadwick's Cotton Sewing Thread, 1890. Private Collection

Helvetia, machines à coudre, 1890. Creator: Anonymous
Helvetia, machines a coudre, 1890. Private Collection

Pfaff, c. 1900. Creator: Reijs, F. (active ca 1900)
Pfaff, c. 1900. Private Collection

Athos, 1895. Creator: Tabouret, Émile (1850-1927)
Athos, 1895. Private Collection

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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.