Needlework Collection

Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Equestrian portrait of Catherine the Great in the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Regiment

King Harolds foot soldieres with spears and battle axes, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry, 69, Normandy, France, Europe

Costa Rican art, Costa Rica, Central America

The Lacemaker, 1669-70 (oil on canvas)
BAL2544 The Lacemaker, 1669-70 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 23.9x20.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Dentelliere; dentelle; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Little Miss Natty Fingers by Muriel Dawson
A little girl concentrates on a garment she is sewing, presumably for the doll which sits next to her. An interesting basket full of sewing paraphenalia spills over beside her

Traditional Rabari tribal embroidered fabrics, Kutch, Gujarat state, India, Asia

Invasion fleet, William steers ship with signal lantern on mast and stern, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Crowds point to Halleys Comet, February 1066, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Harold steers ship across channel, a scene from the Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

King Harold arriving from North to confront William, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Lawton, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lawton, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915

Dutch colonists in early New Amsterdam
Dutch settlers outdoors along the Battery, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Shoreditch Cottage Homes, Hornchurch, Essex
Boys in surplices leaving the chapel at the Shoreditch Union cottage homes, Hornchurch, Essex. Opened in 1889 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Romanesque Art. 11th century. Tapestry of Creation or Girona Tapestry. Creation of birds and fish. Museum of the Cathedral of Girona. Catalonia. Spain

Woman sewing
Woman sitting down sewing. Date: 1917

Lacemakers at Asnieres-sur-Oise (oil on canvas)
XIR203364 Lacemakers at Asnieres-sur-Oise (oil on canvas) by Soyer, Paul (1823-1903); Musee National de la Legion d Honneur, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

HOUS2A-00150
Quilting party in western Virginia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mr Tape the Tailor, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

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Advertisement for Royal Society Needlework Products showing embroidery packages. Illustration from Delineator magazine November 1923. Artist anon. Date: 1923

Young Woman Sewing
A superb mezzotint showing a young woman engaged in needlework

Portrait of a Woman, 1538. Creator: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder
Portrait of a Woman, 1538

Portrait of a Young Woman with a Rosary, 1609. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Portrait of a Young Woman with a Rosary, 1609

Saint Casilda, 1630. Creator: Francisco de Zurbaran
Saint Casilda, 1630

Portrait of a Lady, 1530. Creator: Hans Baldung
Portrait of a Lady, 1530

Mrs. Stuart Robson, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Stuart Robson, 1910

Mrs. Richard Hyde, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Richard Hyde, 1910

Mrs. Harry Coudrey, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Harry Coudrey, 1910

Georgette Leblanc, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Georgette Leblanc, 1911

Mrs. C.M. Depew seated, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. C.M. Depew seated, 1911

King Nicholas, Montenegro, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
King Nicholas, Montenegro, 1911

Pilgrims Mass, 1450. Creator: Circle of Jaume Huguet
Pilgrims Mass, 1450

Portrait Of Achille Deban De Laborde, 1817. Creator: Alexandre-Jean Dubois-Drahonet
Portrait Of Achille Deban De Laborde, 1817. Painted during the Bourbon restoration, this portrait depicts the son of a fallen Napoleonic hero during a time of anti-imperialism in France

Girl Sewing, 1720. Creator: Antonio Amarosi
Girl Sewing, 1720

Marie-Thérèse Durand-Ruel Sewing, 1882. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Marie-Therese Durand-Ruel Sewing, 1882. Marie-Therese Durand-Ruel was the eldest daughter of the influential art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, who commissioned Renoir to paint each of his five children

The Right Hon. Benjamin Samuel Phillips, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Benjamin Samuel Phillips, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Mayall. Mr

Embroiderer working on two pieces of silk cloth, Qing Dynasty. One with a bird for a civil mandarin
FLO4590272 Embroiderer working on two pieces of silk cloth, Qing Dynasty. One with a bird for a civil mandarin, one with a quadruped animal for a military mandarin

Woman working on a piece of needlepoint
2602736 Woman working on a piece of needlepoint; (add.info.: Woman working on a piece of needlepoint held in an embroidery frame. Engraving, London, 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra, 1810 (engraving)
1577396 Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra doing needlework in the rectory garden)

Woman working on a piece of needlepoint
2602735 Woman working on a piece of needlepoint; (add.info.: Woman working on a piece of needlepoint held in an embroidery frame. Engraving, London, 1891.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Chinese male embroiderer
2602629 Chinese male embroiderer; (add.info.: Chinese male embroiderer seated at his embroidery frame. Engraving, London, 1812.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Woman holding hair-pin crochet work
2602734 Woman holding hair-pin crochet work; (add.info.: Woman holding hair-pin crochet work. Illustration by George John Pinwell (1842-1875), London, 1869.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A young woman sewing
5312172 A young woman sewing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young woman sewing: needlework was considered a suitable employment for gentlewomen. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Woolwork sampler with alphabet, verse and a large vase of flowers, worked by Ann Pounder, 1818
DRE72883 Woolwork sampler with alphabet, verse and a large vase of flowers, worked by Ann Pounder, 1818; 41x42 cm; Private Collection; © Dreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK

Sampler with the Alphabet, worked by Rachel Folkard, aged 13, 1823 (silkwork)
CK125794 Sampler with the Alphabet, worked by Rachel Folkard, aged 13, 1823 (silkwork); Private Collection; Photo © Crane Kalman Gallery, London, UK

Williams, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Williams, between c1915 and c1920. Shows singer Irene Williams

Neva. Les meilleures pour familles et ateliers, c. 1890. Creator: Tamagno, Nicolas (1862-1933)
Neva. Les meilleures pour familles et ateliers, c. 1890. Private Collection

Chadwick's Cotton Sewing Thread, 1890. Creator: Anonymous
Chadwick's Cotton Sewing Thread, 1890. Private Collection

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"Unraveling the Threads of History: Exploring the Artistry of Needlework" Embroidery has long been a cherished craft, weaving together tales from different corners of the world. From King Harold's foot soldiers brandishing spears and battle axes in the renowned Bayeux Tapestry to Muriel Dawson's enchanting "Little Miss Natty Fingers, " needlework captures moments frozen in time. Intricately stitched scenes like the Death of King Harold on the Bayeux Tapestry transport us to 1069 Normandy, France, where Europe witnessed pivotal events unfold. Meanwhile, Costa Rican art showcases Central America's rich tapestry heritage with vibrant colors and patterns that mesmerize. The Lacemaker, an oil painting from 1669-70, immortalizes a delicate craft passed down through generations. It reminds us that needlework is not only a form of artistic expression but also an enduring tradition connecting people across time. As William steers his ship amidst an invasion fleet using a signal lantern on mast and stern, we see how even maritime history intertwines with this ancient art form. Traditional Rabari tribal embroidered fabrics tell stories unique to their culture while crowds point excitedly at Halleys Comet in February 1066 according to the Bayeux Tapestry. Harold bravely navigates treacherous waters as depicted in another scene from this iconic tapestry. The tension builds as he arrives from the North to confront William – a moment forever etched into history. Needlework transcends borders; Romanesque Art presents us with Girona's "Tapestry of Creation" from the 11th century while Dutch colonists bring their skills to early New Amsterdam (now New York City). Through these diverse glimpses into needlework's vast tapestry, we celebrate its ability to preserve stories both grand and intimate. Each stitch holds within it centuries of human creativity, resilience, and cultural exchange.