Needlewoman Collection

The Needlewoman at Home and Abroad': The advantages of emigration for the wretched British needlewoman on sweated
527867 The Needlewoman at Home and Abroad': The advantages of emigration for the wretched British needlewoman on sweated wages

Study for Friends - Nanna Bendixson, c.1907. Creator: Hanna Pauli
Study for Friends - Nanna Bendixson, c.1907. Swedish painter sewing in the light of a kerosene lamp

"The Industrious Needlewomen" - painted by M. Trayer - from the Exhibition of French Artists, 1856. We are happy to learn that the Exhibition which has been opened in Liverpool

Flag Factory, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Flag Factory, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Flag Factory, 1913. Women making flags - Estados Unidos de Colombia - Republica de Nicaragua - Centro America'. The United States of Colombia was composed of nine sovereign states'

"The Song of the Shirt" - painted by A.E. Blunden - from the Exhibition of the Society of... 1854
"The Song of the Shirt" - painted by A.E. Blunden - from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1854

The "Duke of Portland", Emigrant Ship, for Port Phillip, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The "Duke of Portland", Emigrant Ship, for Port Phillip, 1850. Sailing ship leaving Gravesend in Kent with settlers bound for Australia

Camper receives help in fitting a coat from WPA sewing instructor, FSA, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Camper receives help in fitting a coat from Works Progress Administration (WPA) sewing instructor. Shafter camp for migratory agricultural workers (Farm Security Administration-FSA), California

Camper receives help in fitting a coat from WPA sewing instructor, FSA, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Camper receives help in fitting a coat from Works Progress Administration (WPA) sewing instructor. Shafter camp for migratory agricultural workers (Farm Security Administration-FSA), California

Emigrant Ship, between Decks, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Emigrant Ship, between Decks, 1850. Sailing ship bound for the colonies, showing:..female emigrants making their arrangements for the voyage...[The women were enabled to emigrate by] the movement

Emigrant Needlewomen on Deck, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Emigrant Needlewomen on Deck, 1850. Sailing ship bound for the colonies. The women were enabled to emigrate by...the movement on behalf of the distressed needlewomen or London...the ladies

"The Return of the Lost Sailor", by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of... 1862
"The Return of the Lost Sailor", by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Fashion Model 1928
Photograph of a fashion model in a woolen dress with an elaborate floral pattern Date: 1928

Anchor Stranded Cotton
Full page advertisement for Clarks Anchor brand stranded cotton Date: 1928

Debenhams Advertisement
Full page advertisement for Debenham & Freebody's clothes for Little Children Date: 1928

Raydechene Fabrics
Half-page advertisement for Raydechene Fabrics depicting a fashionable lady in a Raydechene silken fabric Date: 1928

Vysilka Fabrics
Half-page advertisement for Visylka Fabrics Date: 1928

Quest Embroidery Thread
Full page advertisement for Quest Embroidery Thread Date: 1928

Celanese Fabrics
Full page advertisement for Celanese Fabrics Date: 1928

The Needlewoman cover February 1928
Young children with their dolls Date: 1928

The Needlewoman cover June 1928
Mother showing off her young daughter in her new white dress Date: 1928

The Needlewoman cover August 1927
Fashionable lady and her daughters on the beach displaying their summer costumes Date: 1927

The Needlewoman cover October 1929
A man in plus-fours ready for a game of golf and his wife in fashionable country wear in art deco style alight from their yellow sports coupe. Date: 1929

The Needlewoman cover October 1928
An attractive lady in fashionable attire of the day admiring her hairstyle in front of the mirror in her boudoir Date: 1928

The Needlewoman cover July 1928
Young mother and her children in the garden in the sunshine displaying fashionable frocks of the day Date: 1928

The Needlewoman cover May 1928
Young ladies on the tennis court displaying their fashionable outfits Date: 1928

The Needlewoman cover January 1931
Young redhead in a fur-trimmed robe, in her bedroom admiring herself in the mirror Date: 1931

The Needlewoman cover July 1927
Ladies in fashionable 1920s outfits picnicking under a tree Date: 1927

The Dressmakers, 1922
BAL53671 The Dressmakers, 1922 by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); Petit Palais, Geneva, Switzerland; (add.info.: by Louis Valtat)

The Patchwork Quilt (oil on canvas)
XPG379886 The Patchwork Quilt (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection

Mrs. Bill Stagg with state quilt, Pie Town, New Mexico, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Mrs. Bill Stagg with state quilt, Pie Town, New Mexico

Mrs. Bill Stagg with state quilt that she made, Pie Town, New Mexico. 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Mrs. Bill Stagg with state quilt that she made, Pie Town, New Mexico. A community settled by about 200 migrant Texas and Oklahoma farmers who filed homestead claims... Mrs

Farm women, members of the "Helping Hand"club... near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939
Farm women, members of the " Helping Hand" club, carefully roll up the quilt upon which they are working. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon. General caption number 58-11

Farm women working on quilt, near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm women working on quilt. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon. See general caption number 58

Farm women of the "Helping Hand"club display a pieced quilt... near West Carlton, Oregon, 1939
Farm women of the " Helping Hand" club display a pieced quilt which they are making for the benefit of one of their numbers. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon

The Tapestry Worker, 1743. Creator: Jacques Fabian Gautier Dagoty
The Tapestry Worker, 1743

The Seamstress (oil on canvas)
XPG379860 The Seamstress (oil on canvas) by Laing, Annie Rose (1869-1946); Private Collection

The Twelfth Month (Goku getsu), from the series "Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu)
The Twelfth Month (Goku getsu), from the series " Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu junikagetsu)", c. 1793

Sampler, United States, 19th century. Creator: Ann Morris
Sampler, United States, 19th century

Two Women Sewing, Plate 1 from Five Feminine Occupations, ca. 1640-57

Reproduction of the Old Bastille of 1789 (engraving)
1041431 Reproduction of the Old Bastille of 1789 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reproduction of the Old Bastille of 1789)

Punch cartoon: Specimens from Mr Punchs Industrial Exhibition of 1850 (engraving)
6034635 Punch cartoon: Specimens from Mr Punchs Industrial Exhibition of 1850 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Embroidering King Edward VIIs Coronation Robes
Needlewomen embroidering King Edward VIIs coronation robes at the Royal School of Art Needlework. 1902

The Haunted Lady, 1863
3478876 The Haunted Lady, 1863 by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: The Haunted Lady. Dressmaker enthusing over the wonderful gown that has been made for an aristocratic client)

The Haunted Lady
5307951 The Haunted Lady. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon titled The Haunted Lady. The dressmaker enthusing over the wonderful gown that has been made for an aristocratic client)

Interior of a farmhouse, Maine, 1865 (oil on canvas)
NUL384722 Interior of a farmhouse, Maine, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 33x38.5 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Milliner, 1885
BEN85526 The Milliner, 1885 by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 100x81 cm; Buhrle Collection, Zurich, Switzerland; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; French, out of copyright

The Seamstress, 1916. Creator: Joseph Rodefer DeCamp
The Seamstress, 1916

The Needlewoman, c. 1640 / 1650. Creator: Diego Velasquez
The Needlewoman, c. 1640/1650

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"Needlewoman: A Fashion Icon of 1928" Step back in time to the glamorous world of fashion in 1928, where the needlewoman reigned supreme. As a symbol of elegance and style, she graced the covers of renowned magazines like "The Needlewoman, " captivating readers with her impeccable taste and creativity. In February 1928, our needlewoman captivated hearts with her enchanting presence on "The Needlewoman" cover. Dressed in exquisite fabrics from Raydechene and Vysilka, she showcased their beauty through intricate embroidery using Quest Embroidery Thread. Her skillful hands transformed these materials into stunning masterpieces that left everyone in awe. With each passing month, this iconic figure continued to inspire fashion enthusiasts across the globe. In June 1928, she donned an ensemble made from Anchor Stranded Cotton, showcasing its versatility and durability. Debenhams Advertisement featured her as a muse for modern women seeking timeless elegance. As October approached both in 1927 and 1929, our needlewoman graced the covers once again – radiating gracefulness while draped in luxurious Celanese Fabrics. Her garments were a testament to craftsmanship and sophistication that stood the test of time. But it was on The Needlewoman cover from October 1928 that our needlewoman truly mesmerized audiences. With an air of mystery surrounding her silhouette adorned with delicate lacework and intricate beading, she embodied femininity at its finest. Beyond being just a model or muse for designers, this needlewoman represented much more than meets the eye - she symbolized empowerment through creativity and self-expression. She inspired countless women to pick up needles themselves; unleashing their inner artist one stitch at a time. So let us celebrate this legendary figure who brought life to fabric; whose artistry transcended mere threads; whose legacy continues to influence fashion even today.