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Norway - Traditional Costume - ChildrenNorwegian children in traditional dress. Good examples of Hardanger embroidery or Hardangersom - a form of embroidery traditionally worked with white thread on white even-weave cloth
Women wearing embroidered linen dress 1906Side view of an Edwardian woman wearing a embroidered linen dress with high neckline and bell shaped skirt. Date: 1906
Paris Maternity HospitalA group of women doing needlework around a table, with only one child to supervise between them, at a maternity hospital and creche in Paris, France. Date: early 1930s
Fantastic Pyrgi Costume - Island of Chios, GreeceFantastic Female Costume from the Village of Pyrgi, Island of Chios, Greece Date: circa 1906
Rich Turkish Woman in fine clothing with veil and many rings on her fingers. Date: circa 1910s
Traditional National Costume of Croatia - Bride from Sisak. Date: circa 1920s
Traditional costume from Valencia, SpainTraditional costumes from Valencia, Spain. Date: 1910s
Norwegian Bride from Hardanger in Tradtional CostumeNorwegian Bride from Hardanger, Norway wearing traditional marital costume, including the famous crown headdress worn by the bride. Date: 1902
Norway - Traditional Costume - Mother and daughterNorwegian Mother and daughter (and pet dog!) in traditional dress. Good examples of Hardanger embroidery or Hardangersom - a form of embroidery traditionally worked with white thread on white
Traditional Hungarian Costume - MezokovesdA family in traditional Hungarian Costume surrounding the Christmas tree from Mezokovesd, a town in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen county, Northern Hungary. Date: circa 1933
Chinese Actor in elaborate costume - Singapore Date: circa 1909
Madeira, Portugal - EmbroideryMadeira, Portugal - Embroiderers working on traditional Madeiran Embroidery. The hand embroidery of Madeira is generally recognised as being the finest of its kind available in the world
Woodward Tablecloth
Apple tree embroidery 1922
Moche Pectoral with Sun. 300 BC-500. Gold embroidery depicting the Sun. Moche or Mochica Art. Jewelry. PERU. Lima. Peruvian Gold Museum
BELGIUM. Ghent. Church of Saint Martin. Chasuble with golden embroidery and the Mystic Lamb. Flemish art. Textiles
Pende Baeza o de San Isidoro. 1147. KingdomPend e Baeza o de San Isidoro. 1147. Kingdom of Leon. Commemoration of the intervention of San Isidoro (St. Isidore) in the battle of Baeza in 1146. National relic. Embroidery on cloth
Embroidery Workshop. Plate 1 for the article Brodeur" Embroidery Workshop. Plate 1 for the article" Brodeur" in the of the Encyclopedia, " Dictionnaire Raisonn頤 es Sciences des Arts et M鴩 ers" or "
Nautical symbols
Nursery scenes
Cambridge / Augusta / PhotoAUGUSTA OF HESSE DUCHESS of CAMBRIDGE Wife of Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge Date: 1797 - 1889
Nearly done. Date c1898 Oct. 20
Arab school of embroidery, Algiers, Algeria. Date ca. 1899
Luce Ben Aben, School of Arab Embroidery, Algiers, Algeria. Date ca. 1899
Arab man and his horseAn arab man and his horse, the latter wearing a decorative saddle and bridle. Date: early 20th century
Wool shop window display, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexWindow display at a wool shop in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex circa 1948
Bolivian dancer in decorated costumeThe translation of the caption of this card is rather lovely: " A great dancer in fancy dress embroidered in gold" La Paz, Bolivia Date: circa 1910s
Romania - Woman in National Costume Date: 1906
Traditional Romanian CostumeA studio photographic portrait of a reclining man wearing traditional Romanian Costume Date: 1907
Royal wedding 1893 - the travelling dressThe travelling costume of Princess May of Teck(later the Duchess of York, then Queen Mary)(1867-1953). In keeping with the tradition for brides of the Royal English Family, the Princess wore white
Australia forever - patriotic cardHand-sewn patriotic postcard, bearing the Australian flag and the slogan Australia For Ever. Date: circa 1915
Baby Pima Indians in PappoosesBaby indigenous Native American Pima Indians in Pappooses. The Pima (or Akimel O odham) are a group of American Indians living in an area consisting of what is now central and southern Arizona (USA)
Elegant woman in visiting dress by BeerAn elegant young woman wearing a coral pink visiting dress in satin crepe with pearl and diamante embroidery on the skirt and a matching long scarf, by Beer. 1924
Russian soldiers with regimental colour, Salonika, WW1Russian soldiers with the regimental colour at Salonika (Salonica, Thessaloniki, Greece) during the First World War. The banner is made of white silk, with an embroidered motto saying God is with us
Two young ladies in dresses by Jeanne LanvinTwo fashionable young ladies wearing dresses by Jeanne Lanvin. On the left, an afternoon dress in raspberry-coloured crepe with silver embroidery
Little girl with garland of flowersA little girl with a garland of flowers on a wooden frame. (2 of 2) Date: 1915
Two young ladies in dresses by DoucetTwo fashionable young ladies in sleeveless afternoon dresses by Doucet. On the left, a black silk chiffon and tulle tubular dress embroidered with white pearls
Vietnam, Hanoi - Embroiderers and draughtsmenEmbroiderers and draughtsmen at work in a textile workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam, surrounded by the glorious results of their labours. Date: circa 1903
ITALIAN SENORITAA lovely Italian senorita, dressed in her richly embroidered National Costume, Date: 1930s
Glamorous NightieA glamorous night dress with delicate embroidery details. Date: 1933
Chodenland CostumesMen and women of Chodenland (Bohemia, Czechoslovakia), with their lovely traditional costumes of floral embroidery against a dark background and typical dark silk head-dresses. Date: 1930s
Making Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation robeMiss Ruby Essan of Wimbledon engaged in her task of making the embroidered crown for the coronation robe of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal School of Needlework
Two dresses by Martial et Armand and BernardTwo fashionable ladies wearing the latest dress designs. On the left, a long sleeved pink crepe two tier dress with dark pink velvet trim and matching brimmed hat, by Martial et Armand
Three women in outfits by DoeuilletThree women wearing outfits by Doeuillet. On the left, a grey sleeveless tubular dress with scattered gold design, and red trim around neckline, hem and hips
Young lady in white tubular dress by BeerYoung lady wearing white tubular crepe dress, bateau neckline, sash around hips, with a blue embroidered scene and blue hem, by Beer. 1924
Three young ladies in dresses by BeerThree young ladies wearing dresses by Beer. On the left, a sleeveless black dress with white large pebble print, sash around hips and red bow
Russian Berlin Work Pattern with a spider and his web. Date: 1937
Three sports outfits by Jean Patou and BernardThree young ladies wearing sports outfits. On the left, a striped short sleeved dress and parasol, by Jean Patou. In the middle, a three-piece white suit with high collar and ribbon bow