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Portrait of Maria Eardley (1743-1794) in a wooded landscape, England ca 1780. The wealthy lady is wearing an exquisite silk gown, fine lacework, a bluish shawl etc. (Oil on canvas by Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788). Via: @NatMus_SWE .
‘Girl from Vingåker’ [Sweden] in 1822. | The pattern-woven ribbon attached to the traditional headgear & “wedding belt” of silver, indicated that the young woman was soon to get married. (Oil on canvas by Johan Gustaf Sandberg.) Via: @NatMus_SWE
Portrait of an elderly lady – knitting a woollen sock or sleeve ca 1900-1911 (Värmland, Sweden). Via: https://t.co/P7gt0vikzs
Winter travel/transport in 1862 – ‘Peasants from Sorunda on their Way to Stockholm’ & a study of warm clothing. Via: @NatMus_SWE Wikimedia.
From the Archive: ‘The Later Nordic Iron & Viking Age – Textile Traditions’ https://t.co/PvXztvCwCJ [1500 words]
‘The Embroiderers – Medieval Textiles’ | In case you missed my NEW POST https://t.co/nlo93CoobM
PARCELS & BOXES – “TEXTILE SHOPPING” IN THE LONG 19TH CENTURY (F 6) https://t.co/4eGbRhNqWS
NEW POST – A study of five Edwardian photographs from Whitby – seaside fashion & clothing http://t.co/NiIwhSxql6