Shawls Collection (page 2)

India, cloth, clothing, garments sellers
Vintage 19th century photograph: India, cloth, clothing, garments sellers with ornate shawls

Red and green printed cotton gown, 1790s (cotton)
3100329 Red and green printed cotton gown, 1790s (cotton) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Child dressing her dog in a bonnet (b / w photo)
3091156 Child dressing her dog in a bonnet (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child dressing her dog in a bonnet)

The Youthful Botanist (engraving)
1603581 The Youthful Botanist (engraving) by Rotta, Antonio (1828-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Youthful Botanist. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 September 1892)

Flower sellers huddle and chat at Piccadilly Circus (sepia photo)
STC347649 Flower sellers huddle and chat at Piccadilly Circus (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Messrs Breech and Berralls Silk, Shawl, and Drapery Establishment (engraving)
587144 Messrs Breech and Berralls Silk, Shawl, and Drapery Establishment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Street entertainer performing tricks with a baton
Street entertainer using a baton to remove a coin from a womans nose without touching her nose. Audience of fashionable women in bonnets, shawls and dresses with frills

Costumes of the people of Concepcion, Chile, with women in shawls, full skirts with many petticoats, copied from La Perouse

Jewish shrine at Meiron (engraving)
2774963 Jewish shrine at Meiron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewish shrine at Meiron)

Praying child (colour photo)
3096084 Praying child (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Praying child. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Woman in yellow (colour photo)
3095908 Woman in yellow (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in yellow)

Woman and a child dressed as a cherub (colour photo)
3094201 Woman and a child dressed as a cherub (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and a child dressed as a cherub)

Woman with fish baskets, Llangwm (colour photo)
3102301 Woman with fish baskets, Llangwm (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with fish baskets, Llangwm)

The Strike Of The Cigar Makers In Venice, Fightings Between Strikers And Non-Strikers In The Streets (colour litho)
2798742 The Strike Of The Cigar Makers In Venice, Fightings Between Strikers And Non-Strikers In The Streets (colour litho) by Beltrame

Newhaven fishermen and fishwives 1862
A group of fishermen and fishwives in typical clothing worn at that time. 1862

Nelles Dream (engraving)
1590837 Nelles Dream (engraving) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelles Dream. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1881)

Advert for Peter Robinson womens beaded garments 1922 Advert for Peter Robinson
Everything for everybodys wear. Elegant women wearing, beaded Georgette tunic, beaded coatee in crepe-de-chine or Georgette for day or evening wear

Rachel Leeds Kerr, 1790 (oil on canvas)
1069869 Rachel Leeds Kerr, 1790 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827); 91.4x68.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Rachel Leeds Kerr, wife of Lt)

Paris beggar 1850
French woman beggar with child, holding out her hand for money. Date: 1850

Costume April 1862
Latest Paris fashion of 1862. Date: 1862

During the Verbenas festival in Madrid, there is a competition for the best shawls & hair combs. The name of the winner becomes famous throughout Spain. Date: 1930s

Woman Peeling Apples (ink & w / c on paper)
1213881 Woman Peeling Apples (ink & w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 21.8x29.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Waes Me, 1879 (oil on canvas)
6198545 Waes Me, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Herdman, Robert (1829-88); 40.6x30.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Robert Herdman (1829-1888)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish

Jessie Brown at Lucknow (engraving)
2771312 Jessie Brown at Lucknow (engraving) by Keene, Charles (1823-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jessie Brown at Lucknow)

Multi-coloured woven wool shawl, 1850s (wool)
3100340 Multi-coloured woven wool shawl, 1850s (wool) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects ); eFashion Museum Bath; out of copyright

Traditional dress of Boulougne (colour photo)
3102171 Traditional dress of Boulougne (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traditional dress of Boulougne)

Girl dressed as a matalote (colour litho)
3102593 Girl dressed as a matalote (colour litho) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl dressed as a matalote)

Chiffon Promenade dress, 1812 (coloured engraving)
810245 Chiffon Promenade dress, 1812 (coloured engraving) by Mesangere, Pierre de La (1761-1831); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matching bonnet, gloves and shawl)

The Mantilla, Madame Anglada, 1905 (litho)
874595 The Mantilla, Madame Anglada, 1905 (litho) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); 57.79 x46.99 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of George C

Girl with a bouquet of blue flowers (colour litho)
3102732 Girl with a bouquet of blue flowers (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with a bouquet of blue flowers)

A Cornish fishwife (colour litho)
3104152 A Cornish fishwife (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cornish fishwife)

Cream wool mantle made from woven Kashmir shawl, 1870s (wool)
3100433 Cream wool mantle made from woven Kashmir shawl, 1870s (wool) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Lise in a White Shawl, c. 1872 (oil on canvas)
1069530 Lise in a White Shawl, c.1872 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 55.9x45.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Lise Trehot)

Hunting defended (colour litho)
960105 Hunting defended (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting defended, a man stands beside a woman in a field, surrounded by a flock of sheep)

Doctors Advice (colour litho)
959916 Doctors Advice (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctors Advice! With two young children)

Woman kicking her husband (b / w photo)
3094041 Woman kicking her husband (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman kicking her husband)

Woman with flowers (colour photo)
3095903 Woman with flowers (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with flowers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Mrs Clarges (oil on canvas)
SAG186683 Mrs Clarges (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; (add.info.: Anne Clarges (c.1729-80)

Sisters, 1868 (oil on canvas)
1698931 Sisters, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 108x108 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Hardly Earned (engraving)
1621197 Hardly Earned (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hardly Earned. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 July 1875)

Woman with roses (colour photo)
3095907 Woman with roses (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with roses. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Birthday card with a woman holding a bouquet (colour photo)
3095014 Birthday card with a woman holding a bouquet (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthday card with a woman holding a bouquet)

Breton lace cap (b / w photo)
3095970 Breton lace cap (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breton lace cap)

Kissing couple (colour photo)
3094342 Kissing couple (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fish Wife in Banff (colour litho)
3102592 Fish Wife in Banff (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish Wife in Banff. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

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Shawls have long been a symbol of culture, craftsmanship, and resilience. From the Welsh women road builders in South Wales to the Watercress Girls of 1882, these versatile garments have woven their way into history. In one corner of artistry, we find "Dressing Shetland Shawls, " capturing the delicate process behind creating these intricate pieces. The attention to detail is further exemplified by "The Mackerel Shawl" painting from 1910, where oil on canvas brings out the vibrant colors and patterns that adorn this timeless accessory. But they can not just about aesthetics; they hold stories within their threads. Take for instance "Oh. Wert thou in the cauld blast, on yonder lea, " an engraving depicting a woman draped in a shawl braving harsh weather conditions with grace and strength. From exotic motifs to traditional designs, shawls transcend borders and cultures. A glimpse into this diversity can be seen through paintings like "Woman in exotic shawl, " showcasing how fashion becomes a medium for self-expression across different backgrounds. Yet it's not only individuals who cherish these textiles; institutions also recognize their significance. At the Bank of England's Weighing Office or among London Flower Sellers, you might spot women proudly wearing shawls while going about their daily routines – adding elegance to even mundane tasks. Even literature has embraced the allure as seen in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved tale "Little Prince. " Through its pages, we discover how something as simple as a small piece of fabric can become an emblematic item imbued with sentimentality and meaning. Traveling further north along Great Yarmouth's shores reveals another facet: Women making shawls with skillful hands – preserving traditions passed down through generations. These artisans contribute to keeping heritage alive while simultaneously crafting contemporary pieces that captivate modern audiences.