Silk Collection (page 2)

Showing her Knickers
A young woman lifts her dress to reveal her drawers which have decorative vandyked trim. She also wears a cloche hat, silk stockings and tango heel shoes

The Lady and the Unicorn. Artist: Anonymous master
The Lady and the Unicorn. Found in the collection of Musee national du Moyen Age (Musee de Cluny)

Advert for Gorringes womens underwear 1927
Advertisement for F. G Ravissant undergarments, the newest fashion of wrap-around corsets lightly boned, with dainty embroidered silk lacing and ribbon and buttoning. 1927

Advert for Gorringes womens clothing 1928
70th year anniversary offers, smart sultan coat of dull satin, crepe-de-chine printed dress and a elegant coat in crepe-de-chine givree a fascinating mixture of artificial silk and wool. 1928

Advert for Morley silk stockings 1931
Morley silk stockings British from top - to - toe. Date: 1931

EXPL2A-00146
Marco Polo welcomed at the court of Kublai Khan in China, 1200s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Thomas Day (oil on canvas)
701604 Thomas Day (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Day (22 June 1748 - 28 September 1789) was a British author and abolitionist

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1933
Bear Brands newest expression in silken luxury. Dull lustred, gossamer thread and softest strength. 1933

Advert for Courtaulds Rayons 1936
The miracle of Rayons. Rayon is what you used to call artifical silk. Its name was changed because it isn t silk and it isn t artificial. It is beautiful thread

Packing Parachutes at US Air Fields, San Antonio, Texas, USA Date: circa 1942

CRESQUES, Jafuda (1350-1410); CRESQUES, Abraham ( -1381). Catalan Atlas. 1375. Fifth Leaf. Map of Delli. Detail. Camel caravan in the Silk Road to Catai crossing the mountains of Tian Shan

Pair of Luna Silk Moth of North American photographed Sammamish, Washington

Humorous pictures showing the Chinese mode of transportation (four men harnessed to a carriage by their long pigtails) and a scene depicting the silk industry. Date 1895

Pucci outfit, 1965
Cotton velvet apres-ski jacket in a characteristic print of Florentine colour, partnered this season by second skin silk jersey tights, printed to match and ending in little trompe l oeil boots

Japanese women musicians
Japanese women playing music and drums, wearing traditional clothing. Antique hand-colored print

Japanese poet under a cherry tree
Japanese mother and infant meeting a poet under a cherry tree. Lithograph reproduction of a painting by Genjiro Kataoka, circa 1910

Crokett - Le Jongleur Humoriste
Poster for Crokett - Le Jongleur Humoriste (The Juggler Comedian)

Violin accesories, Wurlitzer
Violin cases sold by the Wurlitzer company with prices ranging from 12 dollars fifty, to sixty dollars for an alligator skinned

Caravan to Peshawar
Camel caravan to Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, close to the border between (what is now) Pakistan and Afghanistan

Trabzon, Turkey - View from Poz-tepe
Hilltop view down over the Town and Bay of Trabzon from Poz-tepe. Trabzon on the Black Sea coast in north-eastern Turkey. The capital of Trabzon Province

Peter Jones, London
MR. PETER JONES, GENERAL DRAPER, SILK MERCER, OUT FITTER AND FURNISHER. The Sloane Square shopping emporium in the late 19th century

Life Cycle of Silk Worm
The life cycle of a silk worm & silk culture

Thomas Lombes / Silk Mill
Sir Thomas Lombes Silk Mill, Derby

Silk Topper & Crop 1824
Tall silk top hat, pink striped English cravat, single-breasted brown frock coat with roll collar, yellow waistcoat, white strapped trousers & riding crop

Breakfast in Bed 1930S
Smiling woman pours herself a refreshing cup of tea before tucking into a feast of grapefruit, boiled egg from an egg cup & toast served on a tray

Landscape with Gibbons and Cranes, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with Gibbons and Cranes, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Formerly attributed to Qiu Ying

Woman in ball gown of coral taffeta with silk ruffles. Robe de bal en taffetas corail a volants de gaze de soie. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H

From silkworm to silk stocking - British Empire Exhibition
The silk worm farm in the Hong Kong section at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924. Chinese girls, brought over by Sir Robert Ho Tung and Lady Ho Tung (pictured)

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing dresses & capes 1924
Selection of womens exclusive bathing dresses with separate knickers and capes. Date: 1924

United Kingdom - Order of the Garter - Three plates: Top
LRI4631055 United Kingdom - Order of the Garter - Three plates: Top: plate belonging to John Churchill (1650-1722) Duke of Marlborough, beginning of the 18th century, Embroidery of silver thread

The Marquise de Pezay, and the Marquise de Rougewith Her Sons Alexis and Adrien
The Marquise de Pezay, and the Marquise de Rouge with Her Sons Alexis and Adrien, 1787

Portrait of an imperial censor and his wife, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an imperial censor and his wife, late 18th-early 19th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Fish in a Whirlpool, ca. 1887. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Fish in a Whirlpool, ca. 1887

Exotic dancer / performer - Italy, wearing an extraordinary silk dress with beaded bustier. Date: circa 1910s

Green Coat & Cane 1807
Green double-breasted cut-away coat with stand-fall collar & revers, white waistcoat, cravat & silk stockings, pale grey breeches, black pumps, top hat & fob ribbon

Young Burmese girl, c. 1875 (albumen print) (b / w photo)
XIR326654 Young Burmese girl, c.1875 (albumen print) (b/w photo) by Klier, Philip Adolphe (c.1845-1911); 26x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune Birmane; Birmanie; Burma; Myanmar; ); English

LIU BEI (161-223). Also known as Xuande. Shu Han emperor of China, 221-223. Detail of a painted silk scroll, c650, attributed to Yen Li Pen

Alec ( Sir Affable ) Knowles - Theatrical Journalist
Alec (" Sir Affable" ) Knowles (1851-1917) - Theatrical Journalist and member of Londons notorious Pelican Club

Ippen Shonen, a traveling Buddhist priest who popularized dancing-praying ceremonies
JAPAN: BUDDHIST PRIEST. Ippen Shonen, a traveling Buddhist priest who popularized dancing-praying ceremonies, arrives at a town in the countryside. Scroll painting, 1299

Cardinale family making silk flowers. Father wears a cast. D
8:00 PM January 29, 1912. Cardinale family making silk flowers. Father wears a cast. Does not work. (See report on schedule.) Boy, 11 years old, helps some, even at night. 43 Carmine St

A Young Girl and her favourite horse
An attractive photographic postcard portrait of a young girl and her favourite horse. Date: circa 1906

Mother of the Bride fashion by drawn by Barbara Hulanicki
A dress and coat in delicate emerald wild silk as a suggested wedding ensemble for a mother of the bride, with a low, swathed neckline and bow at the waist of the dress and dramatic full coat

Turpins Last Ride / Silk
Dick Turpins last ride to York and the death of his Bonnie Black Bess

Spring fashion from The Tatler, by Gordon Conway
A fashion illustration by Gordon Conway of an elegant black and white woollen suit worn with a silk shirt

Paris fashions for November, 1864
A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border

Silk Worker in Burnley
A woman working in a silk & rayon mill, Burnley, Lancashire, Britain

1869 / Gladstone / Peerages
Gladstones Magic Change! or How to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. Satire on Gladstones appointments to the peerage

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Silk, the epitome of elegance and luxury, has a rich history that spans across continents and centuries. From the Map of the Empire of King Alexander the Great to The Royal Bride, it has adorned royalty throughout time, symbolizing opulence and refinement. In Fashions for 1954, silk took center stage as it draped gracefully on women with impeccable style. Just like a Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar exuding confidence and allure, silk dresses accentuated their every move. The timeless beauty was captured in Reading Aloud by Albert Joseph Moore in 1884. Its delicate threads whispered stories from generations past while Working drawings by William Morris showcased intricate patterns woven into this luxurious fabric. Fred Archer's mastery behind the lens immortalized Burmese women donning their native attire made from vibrant silks. Their colorful garments reflected their culture's vibrancy and traditions. A red-headed girl seated in a sheer red dress evoked passion and sensuality through her choice of clothing. Silk clung to her curves like second skin, leaving little to the imagination but everything to desire. As Aphra Farquhar walked down the aisle wearing her wedding dress designed by Worth, all eyes were captivated by its ethereal beauty. Silk cascaded around her like a cloud of pure enchantment as she embarked on her journey towards eternal love. Good Morning. David Wright's artwork depicted an elegant woman wrapped in silk sheets as she greeted each day with grace and poise. The softness against her skin mirrored the gentle embrace of morning light. Even historical figures such as Henry Fiennes Pelham Clinton (1750-1778), Earl of Lincoln - Gainsborough Dupont recognized silk's allure when they chose it for their portraits. It became synonymous with power and prestige during those times. Silk is not merely a fabric; it embodies artistry, craftsmanship, and sophistication that transcends time.