Las Hilanderas, (The Spinners), 1657, (c1934). Artist: Diego VelasquezLas Hilanderas, (The Spinners), 1657, (c1934). Traditionally, believed to depict women workers in the tapestry workshop of Santa Isabel, iconography suggests Ovids Fable of Arachne
The Lady and the Unicorn. Artist: Anonymous masterThe Lady and the Unicorn. Found in the collection of Musee national du Moyen Age (Musee de Cluny)
The Unicorn in Captivity, c. 1500. Artist: Master of the Hunt of the Unicorn (active End of 15th cen. )The Unicorn in Captivity, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Watercolour rendering of one of the Hardwicke Tapestries, c1902. Artist: Marion ReidWatercolour rendering of one of the Hardwicke Tapestries, c1902. The orginal 15th century tapestries probably belonged to the Countess of Shrewsbury, known as Bess of Hardwick
The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, second of the series, 1930The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, second of the series, 15th century (1930). Formerly at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, then Chatsworth House, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, first of the series, 1930The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, first of the series, 15th century (1930). Formerly at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, then Chatsworth House, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Gobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownGobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Fig 1: Panel of a Screen by Saint-Ange. Figs 2-5
Marlborough at the Battle of Oudenarde, 1708, (1944). Creator: UnknownMarlborough at the Battle of Oudenarde, 1708, (1944). Tapestry depicting British military leader John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (on a white horse) at the Battle of Oudenarde
The Sun King Louis XIV, Of France, With His Brilliant Court, 1664, (c1930)The " Sun" King Louis XIV, Of France, With His Brilliant Court, 1664, (c1930). Louis XIVs audience with the Papal ambassador Sigismondo Chigi, 29 July 1664, at the palace of Fontainebleau
A Rare Petit Point Picture of the Period of Charles I, 17th century, (1936). From The Connoisseur, Vol. 98, edited by H. Granville Fell. [International Studio, London, 1936]
Knight with the Arms of Jean de Daillon, c1480 (1946). Artist: Guillaume DesremaulxKnight with the Arms of Jean de Daillon, c1480 (1946). This tapestry is held by the Montacute House, Somerset. From The Connoisseur Vol. 117, edited by H. Granville Fell. [The National Magazine Co
The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul LaurensThe Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Nicknamed the Pious, Robert II (972-1031) was King of France from 996. He was temporarily excommunicated by Pope Gregory V
Panel, Peru, 1250/1470. Creator: UnknownPanel, Peru, 1250/1470. Detail from a larger artwork
Elias (fragment) from The Transfiguration of Christ, Flanders, 1460 / 70. Creator: UnknownElias (fragment) from The Transfiguration of Christ, Flanders, 1460/70. Detail from a larger artwork
Moses (fragment) from The Transfiguration of Christ, Flanders, 1460 / 70. Creator: UnknownMoses (fragment) from The Transfiguration of Christ, Flanders, 1460/70. Detail from a larger artwork
Tapestry (Bear Hunt and Falconry from a Hunts Series), Belgium, c. 1525. Creator: UnknownTapestry (Bear Hunt and Falconry from a Hunts Series), Belgium, c. 1525. Detail from a larger artwork
Santa Claus Tapestry, c. 1939. Creator: Pearl GibboSanta Claus Tapestry, c. 1939
Tapestry, c. 1939. Creator: Pearl GibboTapestry, c. 1939
Tapestry, c. 1938. Creator: Pearl GibboTapestry, c. 1938
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lopez. They have two boys in the armed... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon ParksGloucester, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lopez. They have two boys in the armed forces, six children altogether. He is a fish skinner in the Gorton-Pew fishery
Tennessee farmhouse near Ridgeley after flood had subsided, 1937. Creator: Walker EvansTennessee farmhouse near Ridgeley after flood had subsided
Mrs. Isabell Lopez, fifty-five years old, has been in the United... Gloucester, MassachusettsGloucester, Massachusetts. Mrs. Isabell Lopez, fifty-five years old, has been in the United States for forty years. She was born in the Azores Islands
Mr. Joseph Lopez, fifty-five-year-old fish skinner at the Gorton... Gloucester, MassachusettsGloucester, Massachusetts. Mr. Joseph Lopez, fifty-five-year-old fish skinner at the Gorton-Pew fisheries, was born in the Azores on St. Michael Island
Engagement between the English and Spanish Fleets off the Isle of Wight, 1588, after a Tapestry in Creator: UnknownEngagement between the English and Spanish Fleets off the Isle of Wight, 1588, after a Tapestry in the Old House of Lords, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38
Crewel Work Curtain, England, early 18th century. Creator: UnknownCrewel Work Curtain, England, early 18th century
Pair of Curtains, England, 17th century. Creator: UnknownPair of Curtains, England, 17th century
Pomona Surprised by Vertumnus and Other Suitors, 1535 / 40. Creator: UnknownPomona Surprised by Vertumnus and Other Suitors, from The Story of Vertumnus and Pomona, Brussels, 1535/40. Detail from a larger artwork
The Petitions (detail), France, 1607 / 30. Creator: UnknownThe Petitions (detail), France, 1607/30. Fountain featuring urinating cherubs, the goddess Diana and a a stag. Woven at the Manufacture du Faubourg Saint-Marcel, Paris
The Feast, from The Story of Artemisia, France, 1607 / 30. Creator: UnknownThe Feast, from The Story of Artemisia, France, 1607/30. Woven at the Manufacture du Faubourg Saint-Marcel, Paris, after a design by Antoine Caron. Detail from a larger artwork
Crewel Work Wreath, c. 1936. Creator: Robert StewartCrewel Work Wreath, c. 1936
Wellington & Blugher [sic], England, 1875/1900. Creator: Thomas Stevens. Wellington & Blugher [sic], EnglandWellington & Blugher [sic], England, 1875/1900. Battlefield scene with the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal Blucher
Valance, c. 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine SterlingValance, c. 1936
Heroism on Land (Fire Engine), Coventry, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Thomas StevensHeroism on Land (Fire Engine), Coventry, 1875/1900
Picture (Needlework), England, c. 1720. Creator: UnknownPicture (Needlework), England, c. 1720. Man, woman and dog
Shawl End, India, c. 1805-10. Creator: UnknownShawl End, India, c. 1805-10
Shawl, India, late 18th / early 19th century. Creator: UnknownShawl, India, late 18th/early 19th century
Band Fragments, Peru, 1000 / 1476. Creator: UnknownBand Fragments, Peru, 1000/1476
Square Shawl, India, 1840 / 45. Creator: UnknownSquare Shawl, India, 1840/45
Long Shawl, India, 1840 / 45. Creator: UnknownLong Shawl, India, 1840/45
Fragment (From a Shawl), India, c. 1835. Creator: UnknownFragment (From a Shawl), India, c. 1835
Shawl, India, 1825 / 35. Creator: UnknownShawl, India, 1825/35
Fragment (Shawl Border), India, 1800 / 25. Creator: UnknownFragment (Shawl Border), India, 1800/25
Shawl, India, 19th century. Creator: UnknownShawl, India, 19th century
Long Shawl, India, 1800 / 15. Creator: UnknownLong Shawl, India, 1800/15
Fragment, Italy, 18th century. Creator: UnknownFragment, Italy, 18th century
Coca Bag, Peru, A. D. 1532 / 1650. Creator: UnknownCoca Bag, Peru, A.D. 1532/1650. Small bag used for carrying coca leaves which, when chewed, act as a mild stimulant and suppress hunger, thirst, pain, and fatigue
Tapestry, Hungary, 1904/1914. Creator: UnknownTapestry, Hungary, 1904/1914. Hunting scene, figure on horseback with a falcon. Probably made at the Godollo School of Weaving
Shawl, India, Late 18th century. Creator: UnknownShawl, India, Late 18th century
