Herringbone Collection

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865168 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
2967364 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865121 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865069 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865091 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Racegoer 1909
J Reid Walker wears a ? Homburg hat, wing collar & red tie, black waistcoat & lounging jacket, grey herringbone tweed trousers with turn-ups & a front crease Date: 1909

COAT & GERMAN SHEPHERD COAT & GERMAN SHEPHERD
Gent wears a herringbone tweed double-breasted 3/4 length coat, trilby hat & spats while taking his German Shepherd dog for a walk. Date: 1927

Portrait of woman in evening dress, (Isle of Wight?), c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Portrait of woman in evening dress, (Isle of Wight?), c1935

Portrait of seated woman in evening dress with her dog, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Portrait of seated woman in evening dress with her dog, (Isle of Wight?), c1935

Pipe, Early-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pipe composed of a greyish black globular ceramic bowl and a long red-brown wood stem. The exterior of the bowl is a black burnished slip, and a band of herringbone pattern is incised below the rim

Turn-Ups & Topper 1910
Lord Barrymore wears a top hat, frock coat, pink shirt, bowtie, waistcoat with collar, grey herringbone tweed trousers with turn-ups & a front crease & town boots. Date: 1910

Types of Masonry
Examples of masonry types as seen in the White Tower, London, Chichester Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral Date: 1840

Models wearing travel coats 1937
Models wearing spring tailored coats in two styles, above single breasted in check herringbone tweed for the more slender figure and below pebble effect for the not so silm. Date: 1937

Utility coats for mother and daughter, 1947
A Harella coat - a Utility model - in brown and beige broad herringbone tweed cut on classic lines with a belted back from Dickins and Jones. The little girl is wearing a Berkeley Utility model

What People Are Wearing - Mary-Jane Gibbs
Mary-Jane Gibbs wearing a French navy herringbone wool trouser suit which she designed for the Carol Freedman spring collection. Date: 1966

Three cornered knitted hat, circa 1941
A lady models a three cornered knitted hat, worn at a rakish angle. She also wears a herringbone tweed coat, with pearl earrings. Date: c. 1941

Wall Fountain
Antique illustration of a wall fountain

Digital illustration showing how to lay wooden floor blocks in herringbone pattern using string guideline

Digital illustration showing square herringbone pavers

Digital illustration showing how to lay herringbone pattern floor block around perimeter using adhesive

Digital illustration showing how to fill gaps at edge of floor by marking herringbone blocks using combination square

Digital illustration of basketweave, stretcher, and herringbone wood block laying patterns

Dairy farming, Holstein cows being milked in herringbone milking parlour, Penrith, Cumbria, England, August

Dairy farming, Holstein cows in herringbone milking parlour, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, June

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"Herringbone: A Timeless Pattern Weaving Through History" The herringbone pattern, with its distinctive V-shaped design, has left an indelible mark on various aspects of human culture throughout the ages. From ancient weaponry to fashion and architecture, this captivating motif continues to captivate our imagination. In the late second or very early third century, a sword adorned with a herringbone handle emerged as a testament to both craftsmanship and functionality. Made from iron, this weapon symbolized strength and precision in battle - a true embodiment of the warrior spirit. Fast forward to 1895 when Joseph Christian Leyendecker immortalized the allure through his sepia photograph portrait. The interlocking lines create an elegant backdrop that accentuates his subject's features while adding depth and sophistication to the composition. But it wasn't just swords that embraced this timeless pattern; even racegoers in 1909 showcased their sartorial flair by donning coats adorned with herringbone designs. German Shepherds accompanied them, their sleek fur mirroring the intricate weave of their owners' garments. Fashion continued to embrace herringbone's charm well into the twentieth century. In c1935, Kirk & Sons of Cowes captured the essence of elegance by featuring women dressed in evening gowns embellished with this classic pattern. Their dogs stood proudly beside them, embodying loyalty and gracefulness in equal measure. Not limited to clothing alone, turn-ups on trousers also adopted herringbone motifs during 1910s fashion trends. This subtle yet eye-catching detail added texture and visual interest to men's attire at that time. Beyond fashion lies another realm where herringbone thrives – masonry. Different types of masonry have incorporated this pattern into architectural wonders worldwide for centuries. Whether adorning floors or walls, its symmetrical arrangement creates visually striking structures that stand as testaments to human ingenuity and artistry.