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Wool Collection (#14)

"Wool: A Timeless Thread Connecting Generations and Cultures" As the sun sets over the picturesque English countryside, a long, long trail weaves through history

Background imageWool Collection: Retro Nordic Jersey Pattern

Retro Nordic Jersey Pattern Retro Vintage Scandinavian Woolen Jumper Pattern

Background imageWool Collection: Plate of knitted cakes

Plate of knitted cakes

Background imageWool Collection: The outdoor banquet, a curtain of Russian games, 18th century (tapestry)

The outdoor banquet, a curtain of Russian games, 18th century (tapestry)
JEB4881769 The outdoor banquet, a curtain of Russian games, 18th century (tapestry) by Leprince, Jean Baptiste (1734-81); 400x545 cm; Musee des Tapisseries, Aix-en-Provence

Background imageWool Collection: The Weaver, 1882 (oil on canvas)

The Weaver, 1882 (oil on canvas)
7752936 The Weaver, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 57 x 78 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Max Liebermann)

Background imageWool Collection: Overshot coverlet, c.1830-1840 (wool)

Overshot coverlet, c.1830-1840 (wool)
1070616 Overshot coverlet, c.1830-1840 (wool) by Anonymous; 254.0005x250.19x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Unknown maker); The Faith P. and Charles L

Background imageWool Collection: The Portiere of the Famous, from the Gobelins Tapestry Factory, 1701-25 (tapestry)

The Portiere of the Famous, from the Gobelins Tapestry Factory, 1701-25 (tapestry)
XIR68508 The Portiere of the Famous, from the Gobelins Tapestry Factory, 1701-25 (tapestry) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageWool Collection: Llangollen (oil on canvas)

Llangollen (oil on canvas)
NGW186879 Llangollen (oil on canvas) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageWool Collection: The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageWool Collection: The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board)

The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board)
823237 The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 88.9x64.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Same Old Yarn)

Background imageWool Collection: Two bactrian camels in Mongolian desert

Two bactrian camels in Mongolian desert

Background imageWool Collection: Cute Llama

Cute Llama
Treechild

Background imageWool Collection: FEU-158-M

FEU-158-M
Sheep - Ewe - pink heart shaped wool wearing cowboy hat Date: 05-04-2005

Background imageWool Collection: Coverlet, New York, 1855. Creator: Unknown

Coverlet, New York, 1855. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, New York, 1855

Background imageWool Collection: Albrecht Gessler, Habsburg bailiff at Altdorf, 14th century

Albrecht Gessler, Habsburg bailiff at Altdorf, 14th century
Albrecht Gessler, Habsburg bailiff at Altdorf and arch enemy of William Tell, 14th century. Il Governatore Gesslero. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Background imageWool Collection: Jewelry by Veyer. Earrings, necklace and dragonfly bracelet

Jewelry by Veyer. Earrings, necklace and dragonfly bracelet in enamel and diamonds. Bijoux par Veyer. Pendants de cou joaillerie et emaux translucide, bracelet libellules emaux et diamants

Background imageWool Collection: Lenny Henry. Pictured in 1984, wearing his Rastacap

Lenny Henry. Pictured in 1984, wearing his Rastacap, when he was a familiar face on Childrens TV and the comedy tv and stage circuit

Background imageWool Collection: Twiggy - (born Leslie Hornby, and married name Leslie Lawson)

Twiggy - (born Leslie Hornby, and married name Leslie Lawson). Pictured in this October 1966 shoot for The Mirror and Herald, by Ron Burton

Background imageWool Collection: Land Army girls sheep shearing in Hyde Park, London. 16th May 1940

Land Army girls sheep shearing in Hyde Park, London. 16th May 1940

Background imageWool Collection: Military jacket, British, ca. 1862. Creator: C. Webb

Military jacket, British, ca. 1862. Creator: C. Webb
Military jacket, British, ca. 1862

Background imageWool Collection: Old lady telling stories to children

Old lady telling stories to children
An old lady telling stories to a group of wide-eyed children. Her memories must relate to the 18th century, which these modern young Regency blades would think to be pre-historic

Background imageWool Collection: Sheep Shearing in Australia

Sheep Shearing in Australia
In an Australian sheep shearing shed Date: 1910

Background imageWool Collection: 20084038

20084038
PERU Cusco Peruvian man wearing colourful traditional hat with tassels in Mercado del Quiswarcancha. Colorful Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction

Background imageWool Collection: 20084013

20084013
PERU Near Cusco Ollantaytambo Colourful patterned embroidered cloth in the market Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley of the Incas

Background imageWool Collection: 20084012

20084012
PERU Near Cusco Ollantaytambo Colourful patterned embroidered cloth in the market Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley of the Incas

Background imageWool Collection: WW1 Field Kitchen, Bovington Army Camp, Wool, Purbeck, Dorset, England. Date: 1910s

WW1 Field Kitchen, Bovington Army Camp, Wool, Purbeck, Dorset, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageWool Collection: Lace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Lace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Lace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Lace in the style of Louis XIV [c1643-1715], in the possession of C. Baur, manufacturer of furniture at Biberach [Germany]

Background imageWool Collection: Wool Damask, 1600s - 1700s. Creator: Unknown

Wool Damask, 1600s - 1700s. Creator: Unknown
Wool Damask, 1600s - 1700s

Background imageWool Collection: Long Shawl with Black Center and Exotic Four-Sided Gallery in Chinoiserie Style, 1840s

Long Shawl with Black Center and Exotic Four-Sided Gallery in Chinoiserie Style, 1840s. This expensive woven shawl has been refreshed--that is

Background imageWool Collection: Panel: Spring, c. 1715. Creator: Royal Savonnerie Manufactory, Chaillot Workshops (French, est)

Panel: Spring, c. 1715. Creator: Royal Savonnerie Manufactory, Chaillot Workshops (French, est)
Panel: Spring, c. 1715. Courtiers and aristocrats anxious to model their lifestyles on the king also commissioned works from the same state manufactories that produced tapestries, carpets

Background imageWool Collection: A Bedouin shepherd in Syria sitting sideways on donkey

A Bedouin shepherd in Syria sitting sideways on donkey
Bedouin shepherd in Syria sitting sideways on donkey to take a rest. He is surrounded by sheep Date: 2005

Background imageWool Collection: Mill chimney and terraced houses in Huddersfield, Yorkshire

Mill chimney and terraced houses in Huddersfield, Yorkshire Date: 1988

Background imageWool Collection: Picture No. 12478555

Picture No. 12478555
Chartreux kitten playing with wool Date:

Background imageWool Collection: Sheep stuck in heavy snow near Ambleside, England, UK. March 2006

Sheep stuck in heavy snow near Ambleside, England, UK. March 2006

Background imageWool Collection: Alpaca {Lama pacos} Andes. Ecuador

Alpaca {Lama pacos} Andes. Ecuador

Background imageWool Collection: Three Black Sheep in Snow

Three Black Sheep in Snow
A black and white winter photograph of three black sheep with horns in snow. All looking at the camera. The snow gives excellent contrast

Background imageWool Collection: Tapestry: The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (Manufacture Royale des Gobelins), Between 1717 and 1720

Tapestry: The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (Manufacture Royale des Gobelins), Between 1717 and 1720. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageWool Collection: Study of a sheep lying down, 1846. Creator: Carlo Eduardo Dalgas

Study of a sheep lying down, 1846. Creator: Carlo Eduardo Dalgas
Study of a sheep lying down, 1846

Background imageWool Collection: Grandmother with her grandson, 1875. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann

Grandmother with her grandson, 1875. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann
Grandmother with her grandson, 1875

Background imageWool Collection: A peasant girl, 1854. Creator: Anton Laurids Johannes Dorph

A peasant girl, 1854. Creator: Anton Laurids Johannes Dorph
A peasant girl, 1854

Background imageWool Collection: Flock of sheep, Faksinge Forest near Nysø, 1847-1848. Creator: Carlo Eduardo Dalgas

Flock of sheep, Faksinge Forest near Nysø, 1847-1848. Creator: Carlo Eduardo Dalgas
Flock of sheep, Faksinge Forest near Nyso, 1847-1848

Background imageWool Collection: Canada, Maritimes, Newfoundland, Gift Shop

Canada, Maritimes, Newfoundland, Gift Shop

Background imageWool Collection: England, Dorset, East Lulworth, Lulworth Castle

England, Dorset, East Lulworth, Lulworth Castle

Background imageWool Collection: A group of Merinos sheeps in a field of the Nahuel Huapi National Park, near Villa Traful

A group of Merinos sheeps in a field of the Nahuel Huapi National Park, near Villa Traful, Neuquen, Patagonia, Argentina

Background imageWool Collection: Europe, Spain, Catalonia, Siruana d Empordaa, Tasting of the Llanut (woolly

Europe, Spain, Catalonia, Siruana d Empordaa, Tasting of the Llanut (woolly
Europe, Spain, Catalonia, Siruana d EmpordAa, Tasting of the Llanut (woolly) cheese at Mas Marcefactory

Background imageWool Collection: Sheep graze on Hastings Mesa near Ridgway, Colorado from truck

Sheep graze on Hastings Mesa near Ridgway, Colorado from truck. (Photo by: Joe Sohm/Visions of America/UIG)

Background imageWool Collection: Sheep and lambs wait inside an enclosure during sunrise in Kurzras

Sheep and lambs wait inside an enclosure during sunrise in Kurzras
Sheep and lambs wait inside an enclosure during sunrise at 2, 011 meters above sea level in the village of Kurzras (Maso Corto) in the autonomous region of South Tyrol, Italy, June 9, 2018

Background imageWool Collection: Sheep cross the alpine pass Hochjoch at 2, 856 meters above sea level

Sheep cross the alpine pass Hochjoch at 2, 856 meters above sea level
Sheep cross the alpine pass " Hochjoch" at 2, 856 meters above sea level, in the autonomous region of South Tyrol, Italy, June 9, 2018. Picture taken June 9, 2018. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Background imageWool Collection: Sheep make their way past a rocky path up to the alpine pass Hochjoch in the autonomous

Sheep make their way past a rocky path up to the alpine pass Hochjoch in the autonomous
Sheep make their way past a rocky path up to the alpine pass " Hochjoch" at 2, 856 meters above sea level, in the autonomous region of South Tyrol, Italy, June 9, 2018



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"Wool: A Timeless Thread Connecting Generations and Cultures" As the sun sets over the picturesque English countryside, a long, long trail weaves through history. From Mabel Lucie Attwell's enchanting illustrations in "Theres a Long, Long Trail" to the fields adorned with domestic sheep, such as Beltex and Texel rams, England has been intertwined with this versatile fiber for centuries. Sheep breeds have played a vital role in shaping the wool industry. Les Laines Bisanne wool company poster proudly showcases their commitment to producing high-quality yarns that warm hearts and homes alike. In 1901, St Elizabeth of Hungary spun wool diligently to provide comfort for those less fortunate – an act of compassion that resonates even today. The Southdown Sheep Show captures five majestic creatures from behind – their fluffy coats reflecting years of careful breeding and dedication. Just like Highland Cattle grazing peacefully nearby or T. E. Lawrence's house standing tall amidst rolling hills, these animals symbolize resilience and harmony with nature. From Shropshire sheep to Herdwick sheep braving harsh winters on rugged terrains, each breed contributes its unique characteristics to the tapestry production. Even during World War II when knitting became an essential skill for many RAF personnel thanks to instructional booklets like "Knitting for the RAF, " wool continued its mission of providing warmth amidst turmoil. In every season, three sheep stand united against a snowy backdrop – reminding us that no matter how cold life may get at times, there is always strength in unity. Wool binds communities together by creating cozy garments that transcend time and fashion trends. So next time you wrap yourself in a soft woollen blanket or slip into your favorite knitted sweater, remember that you are embracing more than just warmth; you are enveloping yourself in history and tradition woven by countless hands throughout generations. Wool truly connects us all as it threads its way through the fabric of our lives.