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Cream armchair cover. Thought to be by Ann Macbeth.

Silk evening dress. Possibly made by Ann Macbeth.

Photographs of embroidery worked by Jessie Newbery and Anne MacBeth, c1899-1900.

Thought to have been made by Ann Macbeth.

Embroidered velvet in mauve and pink silks. Thought to be by Ann Macbeth.

Contains photographs of NDS pieces by Ann Macbeth and Margaret Macdonald.

Deep turquoise silk with black ends. Applique designs with satin stitch outline. Two stars at top and lily with butterfly at bottom. Possibly by Ann Macbeth.

Rectangular yellow armchair cover. Thought to be by Ann Macbeth. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

Blue and white linen with applique. Stitched inscription: "A McG". Possibly a student of Ann Macbeth. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

Various papers and correspondence of Newbery relating to Needlecraft instruction in Secondary Schools. Some correspondence and reports from individuals such as Ann Macbeth and Margaret Swanson. Papers and follows: DIR/5/38/5/1: Letters from Ann Macbeth to Newbery, press-cuttings and papers about the Needlework scheme, 1910-1912 (1 folder). Includes: correspondence; presscutting from the Glasgow Herald, 23 Jan 1911, about Ann Macbeth and her address to the Glasgow Ruskin Society about needlecraft; cuttings from 'The Educational News' about the scheme, 1910; copy letters from Macbeth to Newbery, 1912, reporting her findings of the standard of needlework in Queen's Park and Shawlands Schools; memo regarding the Needlework and Embroidery, Article 55, Saturday Classes. DIR/5/38/5/2: Document- 'Suggested Scheme for Secondary School Course' in Needlework, giving specific information about the curriculum and course details for different ages, c1910 (7 sheets). DIR/5/38/5/3: Document- 'Scheme of Needlecraft in Secondary Schools' report by Margaret Swanson, Instructress in the Glasgow School of Art, 22 Mar 1912 (11 sheets, 2 copies). DIR/5/38/5/4: Document' 'Killearn School Board. Killearn Public School Continuation Classes. Approved Scheme of Instruction for Art Needlework Arranged as Required under Section 17 (7) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1908.', c1910-1912 (3 sheets, 5 copies)

Press cuttings relating to embroidery and the NDS donated by Sandra Heffernan who wrote a PhD on the NDS. Includes: 'When an Art Became an Industry' by Marie W Stuart; Scotland, 3, No. 4, 81-6; 1938 (photocopy); 'Revolution in Embroidery', Picture Post, 1951; The Life of Ann Macbeth of Patterdale by Marjory Ives, c. 1981 (photocopy); 'Eye of the Needle' by Janet Rae, The Scotsman Magazine, July 1983; 'Hannah and her Stitches' by Muriel Armstrong, Life & Work, January 1998; The Needlewoman, n.d. Revolution in Embroidery stored in separate file because it is fragile.

Papers and correspondence relating to the development of the teaching of Design at the Glasgow School of Art. Papers as follows: DIR/5/38/4/1: Letter from Robert Anning Bell to Newbery regarding the post of Head of Design, 07 Jun 1910 (4 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/2: Letter from Lindsay P Butterfield to Mr Morton regarding Butterfield's professional opinions on the teaching of Design,14 Jun 1910 (5 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/3: Correspondence, mostly between Newbery and James Morton, about the teaching of Design at the School of Art, Jun 1910 (5 letters): (a) Letter from James Morton to Newbery about his collecting reports and experiences of the teaching of Design from Boston and Vienna, 11 Jun 1910 (1 sheet). (b) Letter from James Galbraith to Newbery about his opinions on the teaching of Design, 14 Jun 1910 (2 sheets). (c) Letter from James Morton to Newbery regarding the School of Art in Vienna and acquiring information from them about the teaching of Design,30 Jun 1910 (1 sheet). (d) Letter from James Morton to Newbery suggesting individuals with good experience in the area of Design to consult regarding the reaching of Design at the School of Art, for example Lindsay Butterfield, Sidney G. Mawson, Vesper Lincoln George, etc, 26 Aug 1910 (2 sheets). (e) Letter from John James Burnet to Newbery about Burnet's opinions on the teaching of Design, c.Jun 1910 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/4/4: Francis Newbery's report on tours of London, Paris & Berlin, c.Jun 1910 (12 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/5: Letter from Vesper Lincoln George to James Morton about his opinions regarding the teaching of Design, 28 Jul 1910 (3 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/6: Letter from Sidney Mawson to Mr Morton regarding his opinions on the teaching of Design, 08 Aug 1910 (3 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/7: 'Design-Opinions of Experts'- table of remarks of Artists regarding the teaching of Design. Names include: Anning Bell; James Galbraith; Lindsay P Butterfield; Sidney Manson; Vesper L George, Boston; Mr James Morton; Vienna School of the Arts and Crafts, c1910 (1 sheet). DIR/5/38/4/8: Letter from Ann Macbeth, Queen Margaret Hall, to Newbery regarding her opinion on the teaching of Design, c1910 (2 sheets). DIR/5/38/4/9: Letter from Robert Anning Bell expressing his opinions on the teaching of Design, c1910 (1 sheet).

Harry Barnes' papers relating to Glasgow Museums & Art Galleries. Folders as follows: DIR/13/17/14/1: Papers relating to Glasgow Museums & Art Galleries, 1964-1968 (1 folder): Includes: Correspondence thanking Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum for allowing Art School students to make use of the museum; leaflet for Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association visit to Spain; pricelist for Glasgow Museums and Art Galleries Christmas Cards; Report on Film Programmes, 1967-68, and Recommendations for Programmes, 1968-69, Museums Education Department; letter to the Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association notifying them that Barnes has been appointed as the School's representative on the Council of the Association; brochure for a Museums Association Educational Film schedule, Schools Museum Service; Educational Film Programme, 1966-67, Report and Recommendations; some meetings agendas, minutes and papers for the Council of the Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association; Educational Film Programme Report, 1965-1966; papers about an educational film programme; Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association Calendar of Events; correspondence about a Pringle Exhibition. DIR/13/17/14/2: Papers relating to Glasgow Museums & Art Galleries, 1969-1973 (1 folder): Includes: pricelist for Glasgow Museums and Art Galleries Christmas Cards, 1973; itinerary for Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association visit to 'China's Imperial Treasures Exhibition' in London; Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association Balance Sheet 1972; programme of organ recitals in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, 1973; newsletters about exhibitions and notices to members of the Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association; summary of the catalogue of the special exhibition at Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum: 'Glasgow's European Treasures', and ticket for the Exhibition; invitation to and correspondence about an exhibition at Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum, 'Swiss Graphic Design'; Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow, Calendar for Nov 1972; invitation from Glasgow Musuems to a lecture on Goya by Professor Nigel Glendinning; promotional material from Glasgow Art Gallery & Museums Association promoting membership; correspondence about a student from California who would like a traineeship with Glasgow Museums; correspondence between Barnes and Glasgow Museums about Barnes lending a painting he owns to a Glasgow Museums exhibition; Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association 'Income and Expenditure 1971'; pressclipping from the Scottish Daily Express, 26 Nov 1971, about the Burrell Collection; correspondence between Barnes and Keith Miller about a fund established by J D McGregor and a prize he endowed continuing to be funded by Glasgow Museums; correspondence between Barnes and Miss Louise Annand about the position of Director of Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum; correspondence and papers about the Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum School Children's Art Competition; Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum Balance Sheet 1970; Glasgow Museums and Art Galleries Annual Report 1968; Report on Educational Film Programmes 1968-69, Schools Museum Service. DIR/13/17/14/3: Papers relating to Glasgow Museums & Art Galleries, 1975-1981 (1 folder): Includes: correspondence about Grant-Aid; document: 'The Council for Museums and Galleries in Scotland: Services and Grant-aid'; invitations for Barnes to judge children's Art Competitions; correspondence, papers and minutes of Glasgow Art Gallery & Museums Association Council meetings; Glasgow Art Gallery & Museums Association calendars of events; correspondence about Margaret Macdonald panels; correspondence about a Glasgow School of Art Embroidery exhibition; correspondence about Glasgow Art Gallery & Museums Association functions and events; correspondence about Anne MacBeth embroideries; correspondence about the Greiffenhagen portrait of Fra Newbery; correspondence about an exhibition of portrait sculpture by Benno Schotz; text of 'Introduction to Benno Schotz Catalogue, Aug 1978'; correspondence about the School's Mackintosh furniture; correspondence about a Silver Jubilee gift for the Queen; copy of the Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association constitution.