Spinners Collection

Scotlands Industrial Souvenir
Don Brothers, Buist and Company Limited - Flax and Jute Spinners and Manufacturers - Scotlands Industrial Souvenir 1905. Date: 1905

Advert, Baxter Brothers & Co, Dundee, Scotland
Advert for Baxter Brothers & Co Limited, Spinners and Manufacturers of Flax, Hemp and Jute, Dens Works, Dundee, Scotland. 1905

Lancashire Spinning Mill Victorian period

Advert, J & A D Grimond, Weavers and Spinners, Dundee
Advert for J & A D Grimond Ltd, Weavers and Spinners, Bow Bridge and Maxwelltown, Dundee, Scotland. 1905

Illustration depicting two ancient Egyptian, cotton spinners. 1838
5311452 Illustration depicting two ancient Egyptian, cotton spinners. 1838; (add.info.: Date: 1838); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Varieties of fern. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History
FLO4684670 Varieties of fern. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1841.; (add.info.: Varieties of fern)

Advert, Laidlaw & Fairgrieve, Galashiels, Scotland
Advert for Laidlaw & Fairgrieve, Yarn Spinners, Ladhope Mills, Galashiels, Scotland. 1905

Canada textile industry early 1900s

Textile machinery early 1900s

Hand loom weaver early 1900s

Hand loom weaver / spinner early 1900s

Hand loom weavers early 1900s

Paisley Cotton Mill Victorian period

Textile workers Victorian period Date: 19th century

Textile worker early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Burnley Textile Workers early 1900s

Women working in cramped conditions spinning yarn. Date: 1883

Romania: Poiana-Sibiului, Spinners (b / w photo)
6017476 Romania: Poiana-Sibiului, Spinners (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poiana-Sibiului, Spinners)

Romania: Chendu Mare, Spinners (b / w photo)
6017507 Romania: Chendu Mare, Spinners (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chendu Mare, Spinners)

Romania: Tismana, Spinners (b / w photo)
6017331 Romania: Tismana, Spinners (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tismana, Spinners)

The Filatrice, or The Spinner, 1850 (bronze)
2969091 The Filatrice, or The Spinner, 1850 (bronze) by Brown, Henry Kirke (1814-1886); 50.8x30.5x17.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Roger McCormick Endowment; American, out of copyright

Spinning Cotton, Japan, from the Italian edition of Tour du Monde, 1869 (litho)
423655 Spinning Cotton, Japan, from the Italian edition of Tour du Monde, 1869 (litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Italian, out of copyright

Advert, John Todd & Son, Rope Manufacturers, Rutherglen
Advert for John Todd & Son, Rope and Twine Manufacturers and Yarn Spinners, Rutherglen, Scotland. 1905

Advert, James Templeton & Son, Ayr, Scotland
Advert for James Templeton & Son, Worsted Spinners, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Don Brothers, Buist & Co Ltd, Dundee and Forfar
Advert for Don Brothers, Buist & Co Ltd, Flax and Jute Spinners, Dundee and Forfar, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Cox Brothers Limited, Lochee, Scotland
Advert for Cox Brothers Limited, Camperdown Jute, Flax and Hemp Works, Lochee, Scotland. 1905

Spinners of the Black Forest, Germany. (colour photo)
3641304 Spinners of the Black Forest, Germany. (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinners of the Black Forest, Germany)

Adverts, Baxter Brothers, P & R Sanderson
Adverts for Baxter Brothers & Co Ltd, Spinners and Manufacturers, Dens Works, Dundee, and P & R Sanderson, Tweed Mill, Galashiels, Scotland. 1905

Auvergne, Spinners of Royat (colour litho)
473126 Auvergne, Spinners of Royat (colour litho) by Bour, Charles (1814-81) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Auvergne)

Hargrave Brothers, flax and tow spinners, trade card (engraving)
731577 Hargrave Brothers, flax and tow spinners, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hargrave Brothers, flax and tow spinners)

Child Labour
2911954 Child Labour by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: Child Labour: Spinners and doffers in Lancaster Cotton Mills, USA. 1910)

By the Cottage Door - The Spinner, 1652 (etching)
1067941 By the Cottage Door - The Spinner, 1652 (etching) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 14.1x17.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Calvin J. Holmes; Dutch, out of copyright

Spinsters (engraving)
5992254 Spinsters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinsters. Illustration for The Family Friend (1890).); © Look and Learn

Group of people in Tyrolean(?) costume with spinning wheels (b / w photo)
6030835 Group of people in Tyrolean(?) costume with spinning wheels (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of people in Tyrolean()

Child labour
2911947 Child labour by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: Child labour: Sweeper and doffer boys in Lancaster Cotton Mills, USA 1910)

Detail from a vase depicting women spinning silk (ceramic)
XIR226188 Detail from a vase depicting women spinning silk (ceramic) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran; Chinese, out of copyright

Queen Mother with King George VI 1937 spinning wheel

The spinning wheel. From The History of Progress in Great Britain, published 1866

A silk spinning workshop, 19th century. From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie, published 1864

Spinner Dolphins, Pacific Ocean, Hawaii, USA
Three spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) leap out of the Pacific Ocean off the island of Lanai; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

Lilly Segerdahl Spinners Spinnerkor painting
Lilly Segerdahl, The Spinners, Spinnerkor, painting, Oil on canvas, Height, 70 cm (27.5 inches), Width, 80 cm (31.4 inches), Signed, Lilly Segerdahl

Arab Women Union Ramallah Group spinners 1934
Arab Womens Union of Ramallah Group of spinners. 1934, West Bank, R─üm All─üh

Handicrafts In The 18Th And 19Th Centuries. Spinning, Reeling With The Clock Reel, Boiling Yarn. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Textile workers early 1900s

A Chinese Woman making a bobbin, Qianlong Period (1736-96) (gouache on paper). Chinese art. SWITZERLAND. Bern. Bernese Historical Museum

Drawings Prints, Print, Fable Aracne, Spinners, Velazquez, Artist, Bartolome Maura
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Fable of Aracne, or The Spinners, after Velazquez, Artist, After, Bartolome Maura, Velazquez (Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez), Spanish, 1599-1660, Spanish

Playing Card showing workers making stockings (print) (detail of 392627)
XJF392628 Playing Card showing workers making stockings (print) (detail of 392627) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mills of the Willimantic linen company, illustration from the Scientific American
XJL210695 Mills of the Willimantic linen company, illustration from the Scientific American 6th December, 1879 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American

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"Spinners: A Journey Through Scotland's Industrial Heritage" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of spinners, a crucial part of Scotland's industrial revolution. From the bustling mills of Baxter Brothers & Co in Dundee to the Lancashire Spinning Mill during the Victorian period, these skilled artisans played a vital role in shaping our textile industry. As you leaf through "Scotland's Industrial Souvenir, " immerse yourself in captivating adverts from J & A D Grimond, proud weavers and spinners hailing from Dundee. Their dedication to craftsmanship is evident as they showcase their intricate designs and quality products. Venturing across continents, discover how spinners contributed to Canada's burgeoning textile industry in the early 1900s. Witness the evolution of textile machinery during this era, revolutionizing production methods and increasing efficiency. But it wasn't all about machines; hand loom weavers held an essential place within this narrative too. Delve into their lives as they meticulously crafted fabrics using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Experience firsthand the skillful hands that transformed raw materials into works of art. The Paisley Cotton Mill stands tall as a symbol of Victorian prosperity and innovation. Explore its vast halls where dedicated textile workers labored tirelessly to produce exquisite fabrics that adorned homes worldwide. Join us on this journey through time as we pay homage to these unsung heroes – the spinners who wove together threads of history with each turn of their wheel. Let us celebrate their invaluable contributions that continue to shape our understanding and appreciation for Scotland's rich industrial heritage.