Silk Collection (#4)

Early XVth century women's headdress (litho)
8677408 Early XVth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early XVth century women's headdress)

Women's headdress from the time of Louis XIV (litho)
8677413 Women's headdress from the time of Louis XIV (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress from the time of Louis XIV)

Hunter. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699)
JEB4881050 Hunter. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699), inspired by Jean Berain pere (1640-1711)

The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, central detail scene, two young women near the baluster
JEB4881992 The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, central detail scene, two young women near the baluster. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha"

The outdoor banquet, curtain Russian games, detail of the tent and characters
JEB4881787 The outdoor banquet, curtain Russian games, detail of the tent and characters. Tapestry by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (Jean Baptiste Leprince)

The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, detail of the portrait of a guard next to Sancho
JEB4881698 The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, detail of the portrait of a guard next to Sancho. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha"

Don Quixote and the False Dulcinee, detail of Don Quixote and the fake Dulcinee
JEB4881188 Don Quixote and the False Dulcinee, detail of Don Quixote and the fake Dulcinee. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by Miguel de

Don Quixote fights the Knight of Mirrors, detail of the four characters including Don Quixote
JEB4880362 Don Quixote fights the Knight of Mirrors, detail of the four characters including Don Quixote. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by

Musician and triangle dancer, detail. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer)
JEB4880264 Musician and triangle dancer, detail. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699), inspired by Jean Berain pere (1640-1711)

Silk workshop in China. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4858018 Silk workshop in China. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Silk workshop in China. 19th century colour engraving.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Washing and dyeing in a silk production works, 1823
3480219 Washing and dyeing in a silk production works, 1823; (add.info.: Early 19th century washing and dyeing in a silk production works in Derby, England 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG

John Lombeof Derby, 1888
3480208 John Lombeof Derby, 1888; (add.info.: John Lombeof Derby (1693-1722), disguised as a poor out of work young man, secretly making drawings of the machinery in the Leghorn silk mills where he

Federigo Oricono, 1558. In a suit of armour with silk surcoat in plush covering the breastplate and backplate
FLO4678252 Federigo Oricono, 1558. In a suit of armour with silk surcoat in plush covering the breastplate and backplate, sleeve armour pauldrons and elbow pieces, and slops or wide breeches

Nautch girl or dancing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565459 Nautch girl or dancing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Chhata wala or umbrella carrier, in cotton loin cloth. Fringed umbrella in silk or red and blue curwah
FLO4565334 Chhata wala or umbrella carrier, in cotton loin cloth. Fringed umbrella in silk or red and blue curwah. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Medieval shoes and boots in England. Gold-fretted shoe worn by Henry III 1
FLO4603250 Medieval shoes and boots in England. Gold-fretted shoe worn by Henry III 1, decorated shoes from the reign of Edward III (2-6)

Mandarins or noblemen in silk, and woman and child, of the Kingdom of Siam, Thailand. Adapted from Simon de la Loubere
FLO4624176 Mandarins or noblemen in silk, and woman and child, of the Kingdom of Siam, Thailand. Adapted from Simon de la Loubere

Sorting silk cocoons, 1885
3480218 Sorting silk cocoons, 1885; (add.info.: US silk production. Sorting silk cocoons, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Women operating a spinning machine in a textile silk mill, 1843
3478862 Women operating a spinning machine in a textile silk mill, 1843; (add.info.: Women operating a spinning machine in a textile silk mill, Derby, England, 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Woman working in an elastic mill
2602733 Woman working in an elastic mill; (add.info.: Woman working in an elastic mill, Leicester, England. Winding silk onto bobbins in a warping frame prior to using it to cover rubber strand)

The Witches Cloth, altar frontal, from the Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadeses, 12th century (silk tapestry)
AIS5343410 The Witches Cloth, altar frontal, from the Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadeses, 12th century (silk tapestry); Museo Episcopal de Vic, Osona, Catalonia

Man playing the tumboora (guitar) wearing embroidered silk pants, tunic and turban
FLO4565598 Man playing the tumboora (guitar) wearing embroidered silk pants, tunic and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes, " Ackermann

Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565536 Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Burmese woman in long loose striped silk petticoat, wearing slippers and carrying an umbrella
FLO4565505 Burmese woman in long loose striped silk petticoat, wearing slippers and carrying an umbrella. She wears painted fingernails and sandalwood perfume

The attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard, 1880 (engraving)
5616315 The attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) a French weaver and merchant

Greeting the Righteous Man on the Way to the Pure Land of Amitabha (Thangka), 12th century (pigment painting on silk)
FIA5634387 Greeting the Righteous Man on the Way to the Pure Land of Amitabha (Thangka), 12th century (pigment painting on silk); 113x61.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

A state saddle and two saddle bags used by James II, c.1686 (embroidery on silk velvet)
7141209 A state saddle and two saddle bags used by James II, c.1686 (embroidery on silk velvet); Parham House, West Sussex

Embroidered Walnut Armchair Detail, c. 1685 (embroidery)
7141205 Embroidered Walnut Armchair Detail, c. 1685 (embroidery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: A formal banqueting scene, probably featuring Solomon and the Queen of Sheba)

Playbill for Taming of the Shrew, 1853 (silk)
7295649 Playbill for Taming of the Shrew, 1853 (silk); 52x43.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Playbill, printed in black on white silk)

Woman of Silesia, in golden crown and silk dress, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4705495 Woman of Silesia, in golden crown and silk dress, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

The bird denicher, curtain of the Russian games, detail of the central group
JEB4880820 The bird denicher, curtain of the Russian games, detail of the central group. Tapestry by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (Jean Baptiste Leprince)

The bird denicher, hangout of the Russian games. Tapestry by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (Jean Baptiste Leprince)
JEB4880793 The bird denicher, hangout of the Russian games. Tapestry by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (Jean Baptiste Leprince, 1734-1781) made by Beauvais's studio in Lower Lice. Wool and silk

The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, detail left, conversation between two young people
JEB4881560 The start of Sancho for the island of Barataria, detail left, conversation between two young people. Based on the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha"

Departing from Sancho to Barataria Island. Based on the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha"
JEB4881554 Departing from Sancho to Barataria Island. Based on the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote) written by Miguel de Cervantes

The meeting of Don Quixote with the Duchess, detail of Don Quixote on his horse
JEB4881278 The meeting of Don Quixote with the Duchess, detail of Don Quixote on his horse. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by Miguel de

Outdoor banquet, curtain of Russian games, boat detail on the right. Tapestry by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince
JEB4881860 Outdoor banquet, curtain of Russian games, boat detail on the right. Tapestry by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (Jean Baptiste Leprince, 1734-1781) made by Beauvais's studio in Lower Lice

The fortune teller or the stop of the bohemians, a hangout of the Russian games
JEB4880657 The fortune teller or the stop of the bohemians, a hangout of the Russian games. Tapestry by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (Jean Baptiste Leprince)

Dance, curtain of Russian games, detail group of women with lute player. Tapestry by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince
JEB4880632 Dance, curtain of Russian games, detail group of women with lute player. Tapestry by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (Jean Baptiste Leprince)

Don Quixote has the cave of Montesinos, detail of Don Quixote and the birds
JEB4880430 Don Quixote has the cave of Montesinos, detail of Don Quixote and the birds. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by Miguel de

Don Quixote fights the Knight of Mirrors. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la
JEB4880322 Don Quixote fights the Knight of Mirrors. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" written by Miguel de Cervantes

Musicians. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699)
JEB4880195 Musicians. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699), inspired by Jean Berain pere (1640-1711)

Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest
FLO4695579 Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest. He carries a kris in his girdle

Sir John Harsich, 1384. He wears his tilting helmet with turkey-feather crest and cointisse over his bassinet
FLO4678208 Sir John Harsich, 1384. He wears his tilting helmet with turkey-feather crest and cointisse over his bassinet. The wreath below the crest is two pieces of silk in his armorial colours

Women winding hanks of embroidery silks
2602740 Women winding hanks of embroidery silks; (add.info.: Women winding hanks of embroidery silks into convenient balls or onto spindles. Engraving, London, 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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

Cottage industry: Coventry silk loom, 1823
3480220 Cottage industry: Coventry silk loom, 1823; (add.info.: Early 19th century cottage industry: Coventry silk loom. England, 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Women making up sewing thread onto bobbins in a textile silk mill, 1843
3478861 Women making up sewing thread onto bobbins in a textile silk mill, 1843; (add.info.: Women making up sewing thread onto bobbins in a textile silk mill, Derby, England)

Silk worm cultivation and threading of silk, 1775
3480656 Silk worm cultivation and threading of silk, 1775; (add.info.: Silk worm cultivation and threading of silk, from the 1775 edition of Oeconomie generale de la campagne)

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Silk, the epitome of elegance and luxury, has a rich history that spans across continents and centuries. From the Map of the Empire of King Alexander the Great to The Royal Bride, it has adorned royalty throughout time, symbolizing opulence and refinement. In Fashions for 1954, silk took center stage as it draped gracefully on women with impeccable style. Just like a Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar exuding confidence and allure, silk dresses accentuated their every move. The timeless beauty was captured in Reading Aloud by Albert Joseph Moore in 1884. Its delicate threads whispered stories from generations past while Working drawings by William Morris showcased intricate patterns woven into this luxurious fabric. Fred Archer's mastery behind the lens immortalized Burmese women donning their native attire made from vibrant silks. Their colorful garments reflected their culture's vibrancy and traditions. A red-headed girl seated in a sheer red dress evoked passion and sensuality through her choice of clothing. Silk clung to her curves like second skin, leaving little to the imagination but everything to desire. As Aphra Farquhar walked down the aisle wearing her wedding dress designed by Worth, all eyes were captivated by its ethereal beauty. Silk cascaded around her like a cloud of pure enchantment as she embarked on her journey towards eternal love. Good Morning. David Wright's artwork depicted an elegant woman wrapped in silk sheets as she greeted each day with grace and poise. The softness against her skin mirrored the gentle embrace of morning light. Even historical figures such as Henry Fiennes Pelham Clinton (1750-1778), Earl of Lincoln - Gainsborough Dupont recognized silk's allure when they chose it for their portraits. It became synonymous with power and prestige during those times. Silk is not merely a fabric; it embodies artistry, craftsmanship, and sophistication that transcends time.