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Seton, H. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Seton, H. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 24

Woodward, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Woodward, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 25

Woodward, Constance, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 May 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Woodward, Constance, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 May 24

Weston, Lucy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Weston, Lucy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 2

Warren, Gertrude, Miss, or Miss Jackman, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Warren, Gertrude, Miss, or Miss Jackman, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Walters, L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Walters, L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 19

Mrs. L.R. Burch, portrait photograph, 1919 Feb. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. L.R. Burch, portrait photograph, 1919 Feb

Preston, Evelyn, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Preston, Evelyn, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Mrs. George Bolt Jr. portrait photograph, 1918 May 29. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. George Bolt Jr. portrait photograph, 1918 May 29

Mrs. Stuart Benson, portrait photograph Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Stuart Benson, portrait photograph, 1924 July 30. Address: 229 E. 48th St. New York City

The Artist's Mother, Frederikke Eleonore Cathrine Rorbye, née Stockfleth, 1834. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
The Artist's Mother, Frederikke Eleonore Cathrine Rorbye, nee Stockfleth, 1834

Young Man in a Pearl-trimmed Cap, 1650-1659. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Young Man in a Pearl-trimmed Cap, 1650-1659

Mikhail Fyodorovitch (1613-45), Russian Tsar; Equestrian figure, 1650-1700. Creator: Unknown
Mikhail Fyodorovitch (1613-45), Russian Tsar; Equestrian figure, 1650-1700

Morganthau, Ruth, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Morganthau, Ruth, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 20

Meredith, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Meredith, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov

McIntosh, R.L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
McIntosh, R.L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1915

Maude, Bonnie, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1912 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Maude, Bonnie, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1912 and 1918

Martin, Alice, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 23. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Martin, Alice, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 23

Marsh, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marsh, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Miss Helen Chamberlain, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1918 May 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Helen Chamberlain, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1918 May 28

Mannes, Ethel, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mannes, Ethel, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1915

Le brodeur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le brodeur, 19th century. Monomaniacs - The embroiderer

Lyons, Lurline, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lyons, Lurline, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 16

Lucille, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lucille, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 15

Lockwood, A. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lockwood, A. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 22

Lindahl, A. Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Sept. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lindahl, A. Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Sept. 22

Nellie Grant, (1913). Creator: Unknown
Nellie Grant, (1913). Daughter of US President Ulysses S. Grant, was received by Queen Victoria at the age of 16. Photographed c1870s

Sampson, R.W. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Nov. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sampson, R.W. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Nov. 13

Doster, Alexis, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Doster, Alexis, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 13

La Follette, Fola, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
La Follette, Fola, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1911 and 1942

Intl. Anti-Vivisection Congress - Back Row: Mrs. Clinton Pichney Farrell; Mrs. L. B. Henderson; Mrs.Florence Pell Warning. Front Row: Mrs. Caroline E. White; Miss Lind-Af-Hageby; Mrs. R. G

Work, B.G. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Work, B.G. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 30

Klie, Anna, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Klie, Anna, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 26

Williamson, W.F. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Williamson, W.F. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917

White, G.W. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
White, G.W. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917

Kennedy, Shaw, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kennedy, Shaw, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917

Tudhope, H.R. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tudhope, H.R. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Cross, Viola, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1921 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cross, Viola, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1921 and 1923

Stowell, H.L. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 July 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Stowell, H.L. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 July 22

St. Goar, Mrs. portrait photograph, ca. 1912. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Goar, Mrs. portrait photograph, ca. 1912

Blossom, Thelma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1922 Sept. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Blossom, Thelma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1922 Sept. 8

Spencer, H.K. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Spencer, H.K. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915

Spear, C.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Nov. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Spear, C.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Nov. 26

Sibley, A. Miss (Mrs. O'Donnell Iselin), portrait photograph, 1916 June 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sibley, A. Miss (Mrs. O'Donnell Iselin), portrait photograph, 1916 June 28

Shelton, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913 July 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Shelton, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913 July 17

Hopkins, G.B. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hopkins, G.B. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 14

Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923

Holt, Winifred, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Holt, Winifred, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan

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"Unraveling the Threads of History: Exploring the Artistry of Needlework" Embroidery has long been a cherished craft, weaving together tales from different corners of the world. From King Harold's foot soldiers brandishing spears and battle axes in the renowned Bayeux Tapestry to Muriel Dawson's enchanting "Little Miss Natty Fingers, " needlework captures moments frozen in time. Intricately stitched scenes like the Death of King Harold on the Bayeux Tapestry transport us to 1069 Normandy, France, where Europe witnessed pivotal events unfold. Meanwhile, Costa Rican art showcases Central America's rich tapestry heritage with vibrant colors and patterns that mesmerize. The Lacemaker, an oil painting from 1669-70, immortalizes a delicate craft passed down through generations. It reminds us that needlework is not only a form of artistic expression but also an enduring tradition connecting people across time. As William steers his ship amidst an invasion fleet using a signal lantern on mast and stern, we see how even maritime history intertwines with this ancient art form. Traditional Rabari tribal embroidered fabrics tell stories unique to their culture while crowds point excitedly at Halleys Comet in February 1066 according to the Bayeux Tapestry. Harold bravely navigates treacherous waters as depicted in another scene from this iconic tapestry. The tension builds as he arrives from the North to confront William – a moment forever etched into history. Needlework transcends borders; Romanesque Art presents us with Girona's "Tapestry of Creation" from the 11th century while Dutch colonists bring their skills to early New Amsterdam (now New York City). Through these diverse glimpses into needlework's vast tapestry, we celebrate its ability to preserve stories both grand and intimate. Each stitch holds within it centuries of human creativity, resilience, and cultural exchange.