Soie Collection

Bas de Soie by Harold Earnshaw
An elegant girl in a swimming costume chases gracefully after a small terrier dog who has run away with her head scarf on the beach, an essential part of the 1920s swimwear look. Date: 1927

Victor Stiebel / Ballgown
An ash blue slipper satin evening dress from couture designer, Victor Stiebel. Typical full skirt of the period, with a white pleated " peau de soie"

Woman of Silesia, in golden crown and silk dress, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4705495 Woman of Silesia, in golden crown and silk dress, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Chinese mandarins in military uniform with scimitar and bow, arrow, quiver
FLO4622411 Chinese mandarins in military uniform with scimitar and bow, arrow, quiver. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Les metamorphoses du ver a soie - Metamorphosis of a silkworm, from young caterpillar, shedding skin
FLO4576194 Les metamorphoses du ver a soie - Metamorphosis of a silkworm, from young caterpillar, shedding skin, spinning silk cocoon, chrysalis stage, and emergence as moth

European garden spider, diadem spider (epeire diademe), Araneus diadematus
FLO4576270 European garden spider, diadem spider (epeire diademe), Araneus diadematus. Mass of spider eggs and young 1, and spiders spinning cobwebs and silk lines 2,3,4

Silk woven carpet dating from the Sefevid reign of the Persian Empire. 16th century. Coming from Kasan, Iran
BEN5475188 Silk woven carpet dating from the Sefevid reign of the Persian Empire. 16th century. Coming from Kasan, Iran. New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Silk Worms - Silk Worms - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4981254 Silk Worms - Silk Worms - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Silk Worms - Silk Worms - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

Machines for silk manufacture: reeling, winding, throwsting, doubling and warping, 18th century
FLO4593333 Machines for silk manufacture: reeling, winding, throwsting, doubling and warping, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Woman of Vicenza wearing large silk veil and holding a fan made up of many leaves, 1581
FLO4705460 Woman of Vicenza wearing large silk veil and holding a fan made up of many leaves, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Duff's draw boy, a thread-arranging machine for a drawloom used in weaving, 19th century
FLO4593122 Duff's draw boy, a thread-arranging machine for a drawloom used in weaving, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Fantasy wall hanging, circa 1900. Wooden pelmet, velvet lambrequin, plush drapes, gourgouran curtains, silk blind and chair. Planche 21. Croisee Fantaisie

Cocoons in the house of the pappas of Trypi, drawing by Ferdinandus, to illustrate the story of a trip to Greece
LSE4331174 Cocoons in the house of the pappas of Trypi, drawing by Ferdinandus, to illustrate the story of a trip to Greece, in 1861, 1868 and 1874, by Henri Belle

Detail of a Catalan nautical chart (portulan) representing Asia of the 13th century
JLJ4601120 Detail of a Catalan nautical chart (portulan) representing Asia of the 13th century, on which one can see a caravan walking towards Cathay

Portrait en pied de Madame Albert Cahen d Antwerp Painting by Leon Bonnat (1833-1922
JLJ4593856 Portrait en pied de Madame Albert Cahen d Antwerp Painting by Leon Bonnat (1833-1922) 1891 Sun. 1, 34x2, 27 m Bayonne, Musee Bonnat by Bonnat

Feeding the young silkworms with mulberry leaves, c. 1900 (albumen photo)
617854 Feeding the young silkworms with mulberry leaves, c.1900 (albumen photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures ; Japanese, out of copyright

Roman-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Valance sheet, lambrequin drapes, brocatelle curtains. Planche 6. Croisee Style Roman. Cantonniere drap, application meme etoffe

Japanese-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Red lacquer wood frame with satin lambrequin, satin curtains, wooden mask, embroidered silk wall hangings, vase with ikebana. Planche 4

Chinese-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Gilt pelmet, damask valance, satin curtains with gold and silver decoration, embroidered silk wall decorations. Planche 3. Croisee Genre Chinois

Neo-Greco-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Gilded pelmet, decorated cream drapes, satin curtain, and painted wall decoration. Planche 2. Croisee Neo-Grecque

King Louis XIII-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Velvet lambrequin and drapes, silk curtains. Planche 11. Croisee Louis XIII

Renaissance-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Wooden pelmet, velvet drapes with silk embrodery, damask wall hanging. Planche 10. Croisee Style Renaissance

Luxury Egyptian-style wall hangings, circa 1900. Painted wood and lacquer pelmet, satin lambrequin, velvet curtain, decoration with ancient Egyptian flower motifs. Planche 1. Croisee Genre Egyptien

New umbrella and parasol designs for 1912. Ombrelles nouveau. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes, Aux Bureaux du Journal des Dames, Paris

Porcelain designs for tableware, 1913
Porcelain designs for tableware from Saxe, Mennecy, Nymphenbourg and Wedgwood, 1913. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Woman in dress of hand-painted old-blue veil looking at cherry blossom out of a window. Robe de voile bleu ancien peint a la main

Woman in tweed coat, check skirt and high laced booties. Golf bag and weekend bag behind her. Petit loden tailleur en laine d Ecosse, grosses bottines lacees

Fancy dress costumes by Longhi, 1913
Fancy dress costumes by Longhi. Woman in damask dress trimmed with white, cape of black taffeta and lace. Travestissements d apres Longhi

Woman in afternoon dress of black velvet and green satin, with fur stole and muff. Robe d apres-midi en velours noir et satin vert. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H

Porcelain vases, jardiniere, ashtray, figures, etc
Porcelain vases, jardiniere, ashtray, figures from Geo Rouards shop A la Paix, 30 avenue d Opera. Modeles de Geo Rouard A la Paix

Woman in velvet dress with chiffon double tunic trimmed with skunk fur, stole and muff of white fox fur. Robe de velours a double tunique de mousseline de soie bordee de skunks

Woman in zibeline coat with collar and cuffs in white fox fur. Manteau de Zibeline a col et poignets de renard blanc. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in suit of white velvet decorated with otter
Woman in suit and hat of white velvet decorated with otter fur and trim. Tailleur de velours blanc frappe garni de loutre et de passementerie

Woman in long coat of chincilla fur with lampstand
Woman in long coat of chincilla fur, wide brimmed hat with feathers, fixing a lampstand. Grand manteau de chinchilla. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

New hat designs by milliner Marcelle. Demay, 1912
New hat designs by milliner Marcelle. Demay. Modeles de Mme. Marcelle Demay. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Charles Martin from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Woman in yellow taffeta afternoon dress with laced sleeves. Petite robe de taffetas pour l apres-midi. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in a large toile skirt, looking afraid of a spider. Jupe de grosse toile. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Gerda Wegener from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Woman in evening gown of ash blue satin with Irish lace. Manteau du soir en satin bleu cendre avec garnitures d Irlande. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in travel outfit in front of cherry blossom trees. Costume d excursion. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Woman in a blue pagoda dress with necklaces and pantaloons. Pagode. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Adrien Etienne Drian from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et

Woman in blue and yellow striped pekin silk satin dress with nainsook cotton frills. Robe de satin pekine a volants de nansouk

Woman in long coat of grey fox fur. Manteau de taupe-parure de renard gris. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et

Woman in crimson dress with frills, ermine shawl. Robe a volants, Parure d hermine. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Jan van Brock from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des

Woman in visiting outfit with fur muff giving sweets to a child. Bonbons from the Comte du Plessis-Praslin. Toilette de visite, bonbons du Marechal, duc de Praslin

Woman in dress of printed linen playing diabolo, 1913
Woman in dress of printed linen playing a game of diabolo or Chinese yo-yo. Robe de linon imprime. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Purple passionflower, Passiflora incarnata
La Grenadille a feuilles decouppes a dents de Soie, le Maracot. Purple passionflower, Passiflora incarnata. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs

Samit (silk cloth) in the imperial quadrige, from the treasure of the Cathedrale of
JLJ4565204 Samit (silk cloth) in the imperial quadrige, from the treasure of the Cathedrale of Aachen. Made by the Byzantine School. About 800. Dim. 0, 75x0, 72 m

Le Devidage de la soie, en Perse (engraving)
3644717 Le Devidage de la soie, en Perse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Devidage de la soie, en Perse)

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"Soie: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of "soie, " where silk weaves tales of history, art, and elegance. From the delicate brushstrokes of Bas de Soie by Harold Earnshaw to the grandeur of a Victor Stiebel ballgown, this captivating fabric has left its mark on fashion throughout centuries. Immerse yourself in a fantasy wall hanging from circa 1900, transporting you to an era filled with opulence and beauty. Travel back to Vietnam's Hanoi in 1935, where vibrant silk markets thrived, showcasing the craftsmanship that made this city famous. Discover cocoons nestled within the house of Trypi's pappas through Ferdinandus' enchanting drawing. This illustration brings to life a journey to Greece during Henri Belle's expeditions in 1861, 1868, and 1874 – captured forever in Le tour du monde engraving. Marvel at a Catalan nautical chart from the 13th century that depicts Asia intricately woven with threads of silk trade routes. The portrait en pied de Madame Albert Cahen d Antwerp by Leon Bonnat showcases how silk adorned even society's elite. Witness mulberry leaves being delicately fed to young silkworms through a c. 1900 albumen photo – a testament to nature's role in creating this luxurious fabric. Roman-style, Japanese-style, Chinese-style, and Neo-Greco-style wall hangings from around the same period demonstrate how diverse cultures embraced silk as an artistic medium. Soie is not merely about clothing; it is an embodiment of heritage and creativity passed down through generations. Let these glimpses into history inspire you as you appreciate the intricate beauty that lies within each thread of this remarkable fabric called soie.