Shawls Collection (page 4)

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

Selling Guinea Pigs Guinea Pigs, George Morland, 1763-1804, British

Mrs. Benjamin Cole, Nathaniel Hone, 1718-1784, Irish

Lady Lloyd and Her Son, Richard Savage Lloyd, of Hintlesham Hall, Suffolk Richard Savage Lloyd and his Sister Richard Savage Lloyd and Cecil Lloyd, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

Mrs. Robert Hyde Signed and dated, upper left: J. S. Copley Pinx | 1778"
Mrs. Robert Hyde Signed and dated, upper left: " J.S. Copley Pinx | 1778", John Singleton Copley, 1738-1815, American

Mary Freer Inscribed in yellow paint, upper right: Miss Mary Freer Dated
Mary Freer Inscribed in yellow paint, upper right: " Miss Mary Freer" Dated in yellow paint, upper right: " 1809", John Constable, 1776-1837, British

May Day, William Collins, 1788-1847, British

Free West Indian Creoles in Elegant Dress, Agostino Brunias, 1728-1796, Italian

A West Indian Flower Girl and Two other Free Women of Color, Agostino Brunias, 1728-1796, Italian

Portrait of a Woman, traditionally identified as Margaret Stuart, Lady Hippisley An Unknown Woman, Called Lady Hippisley, signed and dated 1785 Signed and dated in ocher-color paint

Aphra Behn, Peter Lely, 1618-1680, Dutch

Lady in a Pink Silk Dress Portrait of a woman An Unknown Woman in a Pink Dress, Allan Ramsay, 1713-1784, British

Cymon and Iphigenia, Benjamin West, 1738-1820, American

The Derby Pets: The Winner Signed, lower left: J [?], James Pollard
The Derby Pets: The Winner Signed, lower left: " J [?]", James Pollard, 1792-1867, British

St. Jamess Park, George Morland, 1763-1804, British

Diana at the Bath Signed and dated lower left: JWR 1830, James Ward
Diana at the Bath Signed and dated lower left: " JWR 1830", James Ward, 1769-1859, British

The Oliver and Ward Families, Francis Wheatley, 1747-1801, British

Refreshing the Weary, Robert Hannah, 1812-1909, British

Woman Reading by a Paper-Bell Shade, Henry Robert Morland, 1730-1797, British

The Brahmin Committing his Daughter Coraly to the Care of Blandford, Thomas Kirk, 1765-1797, British

Portrait of a woman, aged sixteen, previously identified as Mary Fitzalan, Duchess of Norfolk, 1565 Signed and dated in yellow paint, center right: "

Peeling Potatoes Signed, lower left: Frank Holl, Frank Holl, 1845-1888
Peeling Potatoes Signed, lower left: " Frank Holl", Frank Holl, 1845-1888, British

Ann Wilson with Her Daughter, Sybil Portrait of Mrs. George Wilson and her Daughter, George Romney, 1734-1802, British

Portrait of a woman, traditionally identified as Lady Hervey, Angelica Kauffmann, 1741-1807, Swiss

Portrait of a Man, Known as the Indian Captain, Joseph Wright of Derby
Portrait of a Man, Known as the " Indian Captain", Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797, British

St. Paul before Agrippa, Sir James Thornhill, 1675-1734, British

Reapers Signed and dated, lower right: Geo : stubbs pinx | 1795, George
Reapers Signed and dated, lower right: " Geo : stubbs pinx | 1795", George Stubbs, 1724-1806, British

Mary and Joseph Outside the Inn, John Runciman, 1744-1768, British

A Woman in a Landscape, Sir Martin Archer Shee, 1769-1850, Irish

The Vicar of Wakefield, Vol. II, Chap. III: The Return of Olivia Signed [in later hand?], lower right: " C. R. Ryley", Charles Reuben Ryley, 1752-1798, British

Pleasure Drive - Russian sled / sleigh Date: 1900s

Domestic Violence discussed on a London street
In the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting a conversation on a London street discussing domestic violence

ITURRINO, Francisco (1864-1924). Women with shawls. Romanticism. Oil on canvas

Arab Dancers from Tunis, Tunisia
Two beautiful Arab Dancers from Tunis, Tunisia, wearing elaborate metal wrist bracelets and bangles, jewellery, necklaces, shawls, headresses and massive hooped earrings. Date: circa 1910s

A group of indigenous Indians - Cuzco, Peru Date: circa 1906

Chinipis Indians, Argentina Date: 1910

Indigenous Peruvian Indians at Lake Titicaca, Peru Date: circa 1910s

Romanian women from Campulung
A group of Romanian women from Campulung (or Cimpulung) - a city in the Arges County, Wallachia, Romania Date: circa 1905

Barcelona - The two Rivals
Two rivals - painting by Ramon Palmarola Romeu Date: circa 1938

Country Women in the Lake Maggiore Region of Italy
Country ( Peasant ) Women in the Lake Maggiore Region of Italy, holding baskets of fruit they have jusat picked from the plants in the background. Date: circa 1910s

Flower Sellers - Rome - Piazza di Spagna

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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.