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– Promoting Natural & Cultural History. iTEXTILIS led by Viveka Hansen | Textile historian | Textilis.net
– Promoting Natural & Cultural History. iTEXTILIS led by Viveka Hansen | Textile historian | Textilis.net
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La Vie en rose. Robe de style by the Boué Soeurs, Paris, about 1923, photos my own, collection Designmuseum Danmark. ‘Roses’ by Claude Monet, 1925-26, Musée Marmottan Monet.
January 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
La Vie en rose. Robe de style by the Boué Soeurs, Paris, about 1923, photos my own, collection Designmuseum Danmark. ‘Roses’ by Claude Monet, 1925-26, Musée Marmottan Monet.
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Young man wearing a purple coat with scarlet lining, white waistcoat, black silk breeches with white stockings and Hussar boots made of shiny black goatskin with leather tassels. From the Magasin des Modes Nouvelles Françaises et Anglaises, 1788. #FashionPlateFriday #dresshistory #18thc
January 2, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Young man wearing a purple coat with scarlet lining, white waistcoat, black silk breeches with white stockings and Hussar boots made of shiny black goatskin with leather tassels. From the Magasin des Modes Nouvelles Françaises et Anglaises, 1788. #FashionPlateFriday #dresshistory #18thc
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A new year, and the iTEXTILIS textile history essays will continue to be published in 2026, every 2-3 w...
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports keeping the iTEXTILIS essay collection accessible and free for all to read.
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
Best textile wishes for the new year!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports keeping the iTEXTILIS essay collection accessible and free for all to read.
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
Best textile wishes for the new year!
January 2, 2026 at 8:33 AM
A new year, and the iTEXTILIS textile history essays will continue to be published in 2026, every 2-3 w...
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports keeping the iTEXTILIS essay collection accessible and free for all to read.
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
Best textile wishes for the new year!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports keeping the iTEXTILIS essay collection accessible and free for all to read.
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
Best textile wishes for the new year!
NEW ESSAY: Linen Bleaching Grounds – A Case Study of Household Linen and Laundry: 1530s to 1940s. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/li...
January 2, 2026 at 7:05 AM
NEW ESSAY: Linen Bleaching Grounds – A Case Study of Household Linen and Laundry: 1530s to 1940s. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/li...
If you are interested in exploring more about 18th-century global textile history! My monograph ‘Textilia Linnaeana: Global 18th Century Textile Traditions & Trade’ (520 pages). | Available here… www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
December 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
If you are interested in exploring more about 18th-century global textile history! My monograph ‘Textilia Linnaeana: Global 18th Century Textile Traditions & Trade’ (520 pages). | Available here… www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
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The final batch of 250 hand-bound, numbered books is now ready to order! SPITSBERGEN SCIENCE EXPEDITIONS | 446 pp. with in-depth details, including text sections, maps, diagrams, pictures, artworks, timelines, and large fold-outs.
TAGS > Arctic | Earth Science | Fieldwork | Expeditions …
TAGS > Arctic | Earth Science | Fieldwork | Expeditions …
December 28, 2025 at 7:38 AM
The final batch of 250 hand-bound, numbered books is now ready to order! SPITSBERGEN SCIENCE EXPEDITIONS | 446 pp. with in-depth details, including text sections, maps, diagrams, pictures, artworks, timelines, and large fold-outs.
TAGS > Arctic | Earth Science | Fieldwork | Expeditions …
TAGS > Arctic | Earth Science | Fieldwork | Expeditions …
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Boxing Day was traditionally a day when servants would be given a box containing gifts, bonuses, and sometimes leftover food. This red and white striped cotton twill dress was worn by a domestic servant in the 1910s. Tees Valley Museums collection. #BoxingDay #fashionhistory
December 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Boxing Day was traditionally a day when servants would be given a box containing gifts, bonuses, and sometimes leftover food. This red and white striped cotton twill dress was worn by a domestic servant in the 1910s. Tees Valley Museums collection. #BoxingDay #fashionhistory
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It positively glows, this early 1890s tea gown by Emile Pingat. The variegated black & yellow silk creates a kind of burnished hue, additional drama fashioned in full sleeves & high collar. It seems quite structured for a tea gown but it certainly makes a statement #NatGalleryAus #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
December 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It positively glows, this early 1890s tea gown by Emile Pingat. The variegated black & yellow silk creates a kind of burnished hue, additional drama fashioned in full sleeves & high collar. It seems quite structured for a tea gown but it certainly makes a statement #NatGalleryAus #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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This pattern book in the V&A museum gives an idea of the types of damask and brocade-style worsted callimancoes that were being made in the late 18th century. Some gorgeous fabrics! collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O77694/...
Pattern Book | Kelly, John | V&A Explore The Collections
pattern book containing samples of worsteds, John Kelly, Norwich, 1763
collections.vam.ac.uk
December 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This pattern book in the V&A museum gives an idea of the types of damask and brocade-style worsted callimancoes that were being made in the late 18th century. Some gorgeous fabrics! collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O77694/...
From the Archive: Embroidery and other Handicraft – A Case Study of a Swedish Aristocratic Family from 1800 to the 1850s (2300 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/em...
December 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
From the Archive: Embroidery and other Handicraft – A Case Study of a Swedish Aristocratic Family from 1800 to the 1850s (2300 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/em...
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A selection of beautiful firemen’s coats from 19th-century Japan. The coats were reversible — one side was plain and the other side (worn on the inside while tackling blazes) was decorated with rich and symbolic imagery: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/japanese-firemans-coats-19th-century
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A selection of beautiful firemen’s coats from 19th-century Japan. The coats were reversible — one side was plain and the other side (worn on the inside while tackling blazes) was decorated with rich and symbolic imagery: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/japanese-firemans-coats-19th-century
The textile history essays will continue to be published in 2026, every 2-3 weeks, and will be freely accessible to all (you can find over 200 essays today). Read more: www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/es...
December 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The textile history essays will continue to be published in 2026, every 2-3 weeks, and will be freely accessible to all (you can find over 200 essays today). Read more: www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/es...
The textile history essays will continue to be published in 2026, every 2-3 weeks, and will be freely accessible to all. To ensure it remains free over time, please support… whydonate.com/fundraising/...
December 16, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The textile history essays will continue to be published in 2026, every 2-3 weeks, and will be freely accessible to all. To ensure it remains free over time, please support… whydonate.com/fundraising/...
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One of the makers to feature in my book is Madame Roxey Caplin. She was an inventor & made many adjustments to corsets in the 1850s. This blue corset was displayed at the Great Exhibition in 1851, bringing her to the attention & patronage of Queen Victoria, London Museum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
December 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
One of the makers to feature in my book is Madame Roxey Caplin. She was an inventor & made many adjustments to corsets in the 1850s. This blue corset was displayed at the Great Exhibition in 1851, bringing her to the attention & patronage of Queen Victoria, London Museum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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Layering it up in England, c. 1640-1660 Boot hose were worn over silk hose to protect them from the rough interior of leather boots, during the seventeenth century. The large tops of this pair extended over the full breeches. (V&A Museum, London)
December 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Layering it up in England, c. 1640-1660 Boot hose were worn over silk hose to protect them from the rough interior of leather boots, during the seventeenth century. The large tops of this pair extended over the full breeches. (V&A Museum, London)
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Smock, of English make, 1560-1580 (V&A Museum, London)
December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Smock, of English make, 1560-1580 (V&A Museum, London)
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Sampler, English, c. 1625 - 1650. The creatures here are taken from Richard Shorleyker's pattern book of 1624, "A schole-house, for the needle". The lion and unicorn have acquired accompanying butterflies. A nice touch. (V&A Museum, London)
December 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Sampler, English, c. 1625 - 1650. The creatures here are taken from Richard Shorleyker's pattern book of 1624, "A schole-house, for the needle". The lion and unicorn have acquired accompanying butterflies. A nice touch. (V&A Museum, London)
From the Archive: Decorative Textiles in Home Interiors – A Case Study of Embroideries: 1750s to 1900 (1800 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/de...
December 9, 2025 at 7:21 AM
From the Archive: Decorative Textiles in Home Interiors – A Case Study of Embroideries: 1750s to 1900 (1800 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/de...
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NEW ESSAY from iTEXTILIS: Baby Clothing and Christening – In the Coastal Town of Whitby: 1820s to 1914, North Yorkshire, England.
December 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM
NEW ESSAY from iTEXTILIS: Baby Clothing and Christening – In the Coastal Town of Whitby: 1820s to 1914, North Yorkshire, England.
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Just look at the little fans of fabric that decorate the hem of this c1820 gown. Each one has been folded by hand with a piped seam around the edge before being stitched into place. With the blur or warp printed fabric it is so striking @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
December 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Just look at the little fans of fabric that decorate the hem of this c1820 gown. Each one has been folded by hand with a piped seam around the edge before being stitched into place. With the blur or warp printed fabric it is so striking @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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Well this is exciting! Book News klaxon & I am so thrilled to share this beautiful cover of my new book Dressing the Queen: 200 Years of Makers & Monarchy which will be published in April 2026. A huge thank you to #ChattoBooks for this most lovely volume. #aitkenalexander
December 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Well this is exciting! Book News klaxon & I am so thrilled to share this beautiful cover of my new book Dressing the Queen: 200 Years of Makers & Monarchy which will be published in April 2026. A huge thank you to #ChattoBooks for this most lovely volume. #aitkenalexander
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THE ARCTIC, SPITSBERGEN, SVALBARD | This publication features 250 hand-bound copies showcasing the latest scientific insights. It is beautifully designed with in-depth details, including text sections, maps, pictures, artworks, timelines, fold-outs...
READ MORE www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
READ MORE www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
December 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
THE ARCTIC, SPITSBERGEN, SVALBARD | This publication features 250 hand-bound copies showcasing the latest scientific insights. It is beautifully designed with in-depth details, including text sections, maps, pictures, artworks, timelines, fold-outs...
READ MORE www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
READ MORE www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
NEW ESSAY: Baby Clothing and Christening – In the Coastal Town of Whitby: 1820s to 1914. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/ba...
December 5, 2025 at 7:12 AM
NEW ESSAY: Baby Clothing and Christening – In the Coastal Town of Whitby: 1820s to 1914. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/ba...
From the Archive: The Clothing and Fabric Trade – in London from 1780 to 1914 (1400 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/th...
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
From the Archive: The Clothing and Fabric Trade – in London from 1780 to 1914 (1400 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/th...
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It is almost that time of year again, the annual fashion history advent calendar looms & this year I shall use each day to tell a different imaginary story. Last year this #1810s skater provided the perfect tableau for a tale. Keep your eyes peeled! #FIDMMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
It is almost that time of year again, the annual fashion history advent calendar looms & this year I shall use each day to tell a different imaginary story. Last year this #1810s skater provided the perfect tableau for a tale. Keep your eyes peeled! #FIDMMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡