Shawls Collection (page 3)

Miroir de la Mode fashions (colour litho)
732033 Miroir de la Mode fashions (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walking dress (left), carriage dress (centre) and diner dress, 1821

The Cashmere Shawl Weavers in the Galerie du Travail (engraving)
5991167 The Cashmere Shawl Weavers in the Galerie du Travail (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cashmere Shawl Weavers in the Galerie du Travail)

Anne Garth-Turnour, Baroness Winterton, 1762 (oil on canvas)
HEH416409 Anne Garth-Turnour, Baroness Winterton, 1762 (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84); 75.6x63.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Corsets and undergarments, from a series on womens clothing
CHT173078 Corsets and undergarments, from a series on womens clothing (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by German School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Countess Molly Zichy-Ferraris (pigment on ivory in gilt-metal frame)
5899441 Countess Molly Zichy-Ferraris (pigment on ivory in gilt-metal frame) by Fuger, Friedrich Heinrich (1751-1818); height: 8.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Elizabeth Skipwith, Lady Craven, three-quarter-length
5943003 Portrait of Elizabeth Skipwith, Lady Craven, three-quarter-length, in a blue dress and red shawl, a wooded river landscape beyond, 1704 (oil on canvas) by Kneller

Fiammetta (engraving)
1626944 Fiammetta (engraving) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiammetta. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 April 1890)

Portrait of Angelica Kauffmann, half length in white wearing a red shawl (oil on canvas)
3711044 Portrait of Angelica Kauffmann, half length in white wearing a red shawl (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

How Soft the Music of those Village Bells (engraving)
819510 How Soft the Music of those Village Bells (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Soft the Music of those Village Bells)

Forget-Me-Not! (engraving)
1099516 Forget-Me-Not! (engraving) by Dobson, William Charles Thomas (1817-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forget-Me-Not)

The End of the Journey (colour litho)
960889 The End of the Journey (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Journey, painted by Frank E Cox)

A group of Irish mothers and their babies listening to speeches from the Panel Coalition candidate in mid Dublin during the 1922 Irish elections. 13th June 1922

Peasants wearing national costume gather to hear election speeches in mid Dublin during the 1922 Irish General Election. 19th June 1922

Two women sitting on the steps of a shop watch the May Day parade in the Russian town of Samarkand in the USSR. May 1960

Women workers enjoy their lunch break in a Kiev park, Ukraine, USSR. May 1960 M4000

A Russian officer seen here buying a drink of milk from a local peasant woman in Lemberg. Circa October 1914

Peasant women in the market place in Lemberg selling their wares. Circa October 1914

Women in traditional dress seen here in the village of Halicz, in Galicia, talking about the latest news from the front. Circa September 1914

International Eisteddfod, Liangollen: Taking a stroll round the Eisteddfod grounds are these Welsh costumed girls of the Urdd Choir from Lianpumsaint, Wales. July 1953 P009527

Two Swiss girls wearing traditional Zurich peasant costumes including shawls and elaborate bonnet-like hats Date: 1930s

Fashions for September, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for September, 1845. Straw bonnets for country residence, for the sea-side, and watering-places, are universally worn, as best adapted to such purposes

Two Indian Women, One Seated, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Two Indian Women, One Seated, 1860s

Algeria - Two Moorish women in traditional costume Date: circa 1910s

Old Clothes Exchange, Phils Buildings, Houndsditch 1882
The court of Phils buildings was found directly opposite St Mary Axe. A barrier was placed across steps leading up to the court, as there was an admission fee of one penny

Fashions for November 1861
Autumn season, with women wearing light or dark coloured cloaks. Date: 1861

PARIS DEPARTMENT STORE
Fabrics, shawls, childrens clothes &c. Date: circa 1850

A LADY AND HER BILLS
A dejected lady seeks comfort in coffee as she contemplates bills for dresses, shawls, carpets, lingerie, flowers and ribbons Date: circa 1815

Faithful at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Tunisian woman, Ben Guerdane, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

The Light Side of Nature - Three older working class women wrapped-up well in shawls and aprons standing chatting alongside a sign for the Fair Women exhibition at The Grafton Galleries. Date: 1894

Young women in traditional costume, Styria, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Young women in traditional costume, Styria, Austria, c1935. Young women from the state of Styria (Steiermark), wearing elaborate ribboned headdresses, shawls, and patterned dresses

Harriet and Caroline Montagu, Rome, 1815, (1943). Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Harriet and Caroline Montagu, Rome, 1815, (1943). Portrait of Lady Harriet Mary Montagu (1805-1857) and her sister Lady Catherine Caroline Montagu (1808-1833), daughters of George

Zulu Man with his Six Wives and six of his children (all pictured). Date: 1906

Lancashire cotton mill worker
A Lancashire cotton worker wrapped in shawls and wearing clogs walking along a cobbled street in Oldham

Little Red Riding Hood Looking At The Big Bad Wolf; Alberta, Canada

Lostwithiel Playgroup fundraiser, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. August 1982
Members of Lostwithiel Playgroup selling mugs as a fundraiser during the re-enactment of the civil war battle of Lostwithiel in 1682

Two Spanish women on a balcony - Cadiz, Southern Spain
Delightful scene by Manuel Garcia y Rodriguez showing two Spanish women on a balcony festooned with flowers - Cadiz, Andalusia, Southern Spain Date: 1904

Medina, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Rope Thatched Dwelling and Outhouses - Two women in shawls walk to a thatched dwelling, to the right is a turf stack. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

W. P. Hartleys Aintree Works - Grading Seville oranges
W. P. Hartleys Aintree Works - Women workers grading and classifying Seville oranges and selecting those good enough for Hartley s. Date: circa 1906

Pueblo Indians selling wares, New Mexico, USA
Pueblo Indians selling their wares at a railway station in New Mexico, USA. Date: 1902

Stanley and Followers
Hand coloured. A posed photograph of African men and women sitting/standing in rows. Many have headwraps and colourful shawls. A Caucasian man in a suit and top hat sits in the centre

A Womans place is the Home.. Shows two young women in shawls, (mill girls?), an elderly mother and a crippled father. Caption reads, Who will then earn the Daily bread? Date: 1909

Moscow, Russia - Clothes Seller
A Moscow clothes stall from around the turn of the 20th century. Date: circa 1900

Sarah Childress Polk
SARAH CHILDRESS POLK wife of President James Polk, described as a woman of ability and culture, not to mention a nice taste in shawls. Date: circa 1834

Jacket 1912 French wool cotton rayon Poiret jacket merges
Artokoloro

Fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872 (coloured
BAL246817 Fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Winter Landscape Signed and dated, lower right: G
Winter Landscape Signed and dated, lower right: " G. Morland 1790", George Morland, 1763-1804, British

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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.