Wool Collection (page 6)

The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, detail central part, Sancho on his horse
JEB4881664 The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, detail central part, Sancho on his horse. Based on the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote)

Sancho and the hazelnut dealer, detail of the right part, the child in his basket
JEB4881500 Sancho and the hazelnut dealer, detail of the right part, the child in his basket. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote)

The meal of Sancho in the island of Barataria, detail of the meal scene. According to the novel "El Ingenioso
JEB4881397 The meal of Sancho in the island of Barataria, detail of the meal scene. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote)

The meal of Sancho in the island of Barataria, detail low left. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don
JEB4881366 The meal of Sancho in the island of Barataria, detail low left. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote)

Don Quixote's meeting with the Duchess, detail of the duchess and children's group
JEB4881253 Don Quixote's meeting with the Duchess, detail of the duchess and children's group. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by

Don Quixote's meeting with the Duchess. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la
JEB4881220 Don Quixote's meeting with the Duchess. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by Miguel de Cervantes

Don Quixote and the False Dulcinee, detail of Sancho and the fake Dulcinee
JEB4881171 Don Quixote and the False Dulcinee, detail of Sancho and the fake Dulcinee. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by Miguel de Cervantes

Don Quixote and the False Dulcinee. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha"
JEB4881118 Don Quixote and the False Dulcinee. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by Miguel de Cervantes

Earthworm blind snake, Typhlops lumbricalis 1, slow worm, Anguis fragilis 2, Cape legless skink
FLO4646120 Earthworm blind snake, Typhlops lumbricalis 1, slow worm, Anguis fragilis 2, Cape legless skink, Ancontias meleagris 3 and eastern glass lizard, Ophisaurus ventralis 4

Common jezebel, Delias eucharis (Papilio hyparete) 1, Papilio lampedia 2
FLO4646359 Common jezebel, Delias eucharis (Papilio hyparete) 1, Papilio lampedia 2,; (add.info.: Common jezebel, Delias eucharis (Papilio hyparete) 1, Papilio lampedia 2,); © Florilegius.

Great argus, Argusianus argus 1, golden pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus 2, and helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris 3
FLO4646353 Great argus, Argusianus argus 1, golden pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus 2, and helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris 3

Scarab and dung beetles: Onitis belial 1, Phanaeus ensifer 2, Copris lunaris 3, Lethrus cephalotes 4
FLO4646312 Scarab and dung beetles: Onitis belial 1, Phanaeus ensifer 2, Copris lunaris 3, Lethrus cephalotes 4, Geotrupes stercorarius 5, and Agaocephala latreillii 6

Narrow-striped mongoose, Mungotictis decemlineata (vulnerable) 2, and pen-tailed treeshrew, Ptilocercus lowii 1
FLO4646263 Narrow-striped mongoose, Mungotictis decemlineata (vulnerable) 2, and pen-tailed treeshrew, Ptilocercus lowii 1

Meerkat, Suricata suricatta 1, Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsii 2, common kusimanse, Crossarchus obscurus 3
FLO4646260 Meerkat, Suricata suricatta 1, Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsii 2, common kusimanse, Crossarchus obscurus 3, and Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 4

Woman in velvet bonnet with plumes, long carrick coat in wool with two pelerines (shoulder capes)
FLO4677392 Woman in velvet bonnet with plumes, long carrick coat in wool with two pelerines (shoulder capes). "There is nothing lighter, softer and warmer than a cashmere shawl

A Teasel, 1850
3479659 A Teasel, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a teasel; a tall prickly Eurasian plant with spiny purple flower heads; which is used in the raising of a nap on woollen cloth)

A Slubbing-Billy, 1850
3479649 A Slubbing-Billy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Slubbing-Billy; used to spin carded wool into rovings'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman spinning with a Jersey Wheel, 1836
3479122 Woman spinning with a Jersey Wheel, 1836; (add.info.: Woman spinning with a Jersey Wheel - used for wool and cotton)

The hand raising the nap on woollen cloth, 1850
3480185 The hand raising the nap on woollen cloth, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the hand raising the nap of woollen cloth using Teazles fitted in frames)

Emigrants to Australia, 1850
3480170 Emigrants to Australia, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting emigrants to Australia taking their first crop of wool from the Blue Mountains to Sydney)

Women weaving on a vertical loom
3480166 Women weaving on a vertical loom; (add.info.: Illustration depicting women winding and weaving wool on a vertical loom. The sheep from which the wool has been shorn are shown on the right)

A carding engine, 1850
3480150 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

Hand comb for long staple wool, 1844
3480148 Hand comb for long staple wool, 1844; (add.info.: Line drawing of hand comb for long staple wool used for worsted; in the textile industry; English 19th century; 1844)

Adoring young man holds a hank of wool, 1889 (engraving)
2602712 Adoring young man holds a hank of wool, 1889 (engraving); (add.info.: Adoring young man holds a hank of wool for his sweetheart to wind into a ball)

Old woman knitting
2602624 Old woman knitting; (add.info.: Old woman wearing a bonnet and a shawl, her feet on a footstool, sits knitting. Engraving, London, 1891.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woolsorters, 1880 (engraving)
863954 Woolsorters, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Woolsorters. These workers, who were employed by a woolstapler, sorted the wool from various areas of the fleeces into separate batches)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630742 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Men's costume of a Breton shepherd (colour litho)
8677238 Men's costume of a Breton shepherd (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men's costume of a Breton shepherd, France)

Photocard, 1930s: Montevideo (coloured photo)
8671640 Photocard, 1930s: Montevideo (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montevideo)

Photocard, 1930s: Lyttelton, New Zealand (coloured photo)
8671639 Photocard, 1930s: Lyttelton, New Zealand (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lyttelton, New Zealand)

Advertisement for "Aquascutum" snow-shedding sports suits from 1923. (b/w photo)
8634522 Advertisement for "Aquascutum" snow-shedding sports suits from 1923. (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds (engraving)
8676519 Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds)

Witney Woollen Mills: Charter of Blanket Company (b/w photo)
8651931 Witney Woollen Mills: Charter of Blanket Company (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charter of Blanket Company)

Witney Woollen Mills: John Early, Charles Early, Charles William Early, James Vanner Early (b/w photo)
8651930 Witney Woollen Mills: John Early, Charles Early, Charles William Early, James Vanner Early (b/w photo) by English photographer

Witney Woollen Mills: Willeying (b/w photo)
8651928 Witney Woollen Mills: Willeying (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willeying)

Witney Woollen Mills: Spinning (b/w photo)
8651925 Witney Woollen Mills: Spinning (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinning)

Witney Woollen Mills: "Whipping" (b/w photo)
8651919 Witney Woollen Mills: "Whipping" (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Whipping")

Tailcoat and Waistcoat, 1790 (textile)
5304597 Tailcoat and Waistcoat, 1790 (textile); (add.info.: Coat (tailcoat) and waistcoat, About 1790, England. Coat: Wool with buttons covered with silk thread. Waistcoat: printed silk

Engraving depicting a grandmother sitting with her grandchild
5308659 Engraving depicting a grandmother sitting with her grandchild; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a grandmother sitting with her grandchild)

Sheep sheering in Western Australia
5311933 Sheep sheering in Western Australia; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sheep sheering in Western Australia. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

La vicogne: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910
JAB4119861 La vicogne: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910; (add.info.: La vicogne: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

France, Haute-Normandie, Seine-Maritime (76), Rouen: Hotel Fontenelle et le marche a la laine
LUX4815844 France, Haute-Normandie, Seine-Maritime (76), Rouen: Hotel Fontenelle et le marche a la laine, 1910 - Hotel et cafe fontenelle Economique Union; (add.info.: France, Haute-Normandie)

Young woman holds a hank of wool
2602711 Young woman holds a hank of wool; (add.info.: Young woman holds a hank of wool while a young man rolls it into a ball. Engraving, London, 1887.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The fortune teller or the stop of the bohemians, the curtain of the Russian games
JEB4880699 The fortune teller or the stop of the bohemians, the curtain of the Russian games, detail of the 3 women's central group and the fortune teller

Sancho and the hazelnut dealer, detail of the central scene. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don
JEB4881484 Sancho and the hazelnut dealer, detail of the central scene. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote) written by Miguel de Cervantes

Sancho and the hazelnut merchant. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha"
JEB4881459 Sancho and the hazelnut merchant. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote) written by Miguel de Cervantes

The meal of Sancho in the island of Barataria. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la
JEB4881360 The meal of Sancho in the island of Barataria. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote) written by Miguel de Cervantes

Musician and triangle dancer. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer)
JEB4880240 Musician and triangle dancer. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699), inspired by Jean Berain pere (1640-1711)

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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.