Spinner Collection

Irish spinner and spinning wheel. County Galway, Ireland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Lady Hamilton as The Spinster, engraved by Thomas Cheesman, from The Print-Collector s
KW342811 Lady Hamilton as The Spinster, engraved by Thomas Cheesman, from The Print-Collectors Handbook by Alfred Whitman, published by George Bell & Sons, 1901 (litho) by Romney

Portrait of a Lady spinning. Artist: Heemskerck, Maarten Jacobsz, van (1498-1574)
Portrait of a Lady spinning. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Prayer of the Spinner, 1645. Artist: Dou, Gerard (Gerrit) (1613-1675)
The Prayer of the Spinner, 1645. Found in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe
5855725 Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe; (add.info.: Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe. The folds in the bonnet are accidental, it is too large for her head)

The manufacture of rope, 1845
3479084 The manufacture of rope, 1845; (add.info.: The manufacture of rope: here rope is being spun from heckled hemp carried round the spinner's waist)

19th century spinner
673323 19th century spinner; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Spinner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577721 Spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Thomas Watson
3586368 Thomas Watson; (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Watson (1821-1887) an English silk spinner and Liberal Party politician. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting an Egyptian spinner, 19th century
5309251 Engraving depicting an Egyptian spinner, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Egyptian spinner. Dated 19th century 01/02/1845); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Photograph of a group of Alsatian spinners
3566897 Photograph of a group of Alsatian spinners; (add.info.: Alsace, Bas-Rhin district, France 1866 Photographer: Lallemand & Hart); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Portrait of a young woman spinning wool
3566117 Portrait of a young woman spinning wool; (add.info.: Italy 1900 ca. Photographer: Manno, E.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850
3478144 A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn)

A cottager spinning in her living room
5310277 A cottager spinning in her living room; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a cottager spinning in her living room. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The manufacture of rope, 1842
3479085 The manufacture of rope, 1842; (add.info.: The manufacture of rope: here rope is being spun from heckled hemp carried round the spinner's waist)

A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850
3478145 A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn)

An Elderly Couple Spinning Wool in an Interior , 17th century. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
An Elderly Couple Spinning Wool in an Interior , 17th century. Private Collection

The Spinners, c1900s. Creator: Lilly Segerdahl
The Spinners, c1900s

Interior with a spinning woman with a child, 1796. Creator: W. Barthautz
Interior with a spinning woman with a child, 1796

The Spinner, 1793. Creator: Freudenberger, Sigmund (1745-1801)
The Spinner, 1793. Private Collection

The Spinner. Creator: Hilleström, Pehr (1732-1816)
The Spinner. Private Collection

The spinner, 1741-1820. Creator: Abraham Delfos
The spinner, 1741-1820

La Convalescence de Bayard, 1817. Creator: Révoil, Pierre (1776-1842)
La Convalescence de Bayard, 1817. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Boyarynya at the Spinning Wheel. Creator: Miloradovich, Sergei Dmitrievich (1851-1943)
Boyarynya at the Spinning Wheel. Private Collection

The Spinster, after Edwin Long, R.A., 1891. Creator: Edwin Long
The Spinster, after Edwin Long, R.A., 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Spinner and Four Cows. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
The Spinner and Four Cows

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Courbevoie : Fileuse. Le mariage. Berger, 1884

Filatrice (Spinner), ca 1730. Creator: Ceruti, Giacomo Antonio (1698-1767)
Filatrice (Spinner), ca 1730. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

Filatrice (Spinner), ca 1730. Creator: Ceruti, Giacomo Antonio (1698-1767)
Filatrice (Spinner), ca 1730. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

The Spinner, 1868–69. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Spinner, 1868-69

The Spinner, 1868–69. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Spinner, 1868-69

The Spinner, 1868–69. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Spinner, 1868-69

The Spinner, 1868–69. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Spinner, 1868-69

The Spinner, 1868–69. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Spinner, 1868-69

Woman in traditional clothes spinning wool Europe. Date of Photograph:1900-1920

Two women work wool on the bow and on the chassis Amalfi. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

"Handicraft - exhibition of the female corporation" Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Portrait of a Ciociara of Anticoli Corrado in the province of Rome Anticoli Corrado. Date of Photograph:1935

Women during wool processing Italy. Date of Photograph:1925-1935

A woman works wool on the chassis Austria. Date of Photograph:11/06/1938

Full-length portrait of a native child in traditional costume. The young girl, leaning against the wall of a dilapidated building, appears to be engrossed in the act of winding wool

Elderly woman spinning, Taormina Taormina. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Ordinary scene France. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

Processing and spinning silk, Japan Japan. Date of Photograph:1866 - 1890

Young japanese woman while use the spinning wheel Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1890

Female yarn spinner Turin. Date of Photograph:1930-1935 ca

Elderly woman, in the streets of Assisi, with spindle and skein curiously wrapped around a bottle Assisi. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Egyptian silk spinners at work along a road. In the foreground, clearly visible, a spinning wheel and other rudimentary machines required for spinning Egypt. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

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"The Art of Spinning: From Prayer to Protest, a Journey Through Time" Step into the world of spinners and witness their timeless craft unfold. In 1645, Gerard Dou captured the essence of devotion in his masterpiece "The Prayer of the Spinner. " The Irish spinner from County Galway showcases the rich heritage and skill passed down through generations. Lady Hamilton takes center stage as "The Spinster, " immortalized by Thomas Cheesman's engraving. Her graceful movements echo those depicted in Maarten Jacobsz van Heemskerck's "Portrait of a Lady spinning" from centuries past. Longfellow's epic poem, "Standish, " transports us to 1859 when wood engravings by the Dalziel brothers vividly brought Miles Standish's courtship to life. Meanwhile, hand loom weavers and spinners in early 1900s demonstrate their dedication amidst industrialization. Vigo House sculpture stands as a testament to creativity fused with functionality—a symbol of innovation born out of necessity. Yet not all stories are filled with triumph; an image portrays a poor old Lancashire spinner on strike, highlighting the struggles faced by workers fighting for fair treatment. Delve into history as you explore ring spinning—the manufacturing process that revolutionized cotton yarn production during the 19th century. Witnessing these advancements reminds us how far we've come while honoring those who paved the way. General Francis E. Spinner emerges from obscurity between 1865 and 1880—an enigmatic figure whose contributions remain shrouded in mystery. His legacy lives on alongside General Francis Elias Spinner, both leaving indelible marks on American history. From prayerful moments to societal upheaval, this captivating journey through time celebrates spinners' resilience and artistry across continents and eras—forever weaving threads that connect our past with our present.