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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Large panel depicting daytime carnival scene and nightime bacchanal. Worked in bright coloured wool in solid stitchery. Framed. By Molly Booker, London.
Booker, Molly
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Scottish. Crewel work on natural linen. Art Noveau influence in curving stems of flowers. Predominantly green and pink. Has label of G.S.A. Needlework Exhibition of 1916. Designed by Mrs. Newbery (Jessie Newbery) and worked by Mrs. Rowat, Glasgow (her mother).
Newbery, Jessie Wylie
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Scottish. Crewel work on natural linen. Basket of flowers motif, worked predominently in shades of green, orange and pink. Woollen fringe. Has label from G.S.A. Needlework Exhibition of 1916. Designed by Mrs. Newbery (Jessie Newbery). Worked by Mrs. Rowat (her aunt), Glasgow.
Newbery, Jessie Wylie
Contemporary Embroideries: Needlework Development in Scotland
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Booklet illustrating some of the works belonging to the collection acquired by the four central art institutions of Scotland under a scheme for the development of needlework in Scotland.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Needlework Development Scheme: An Account of its Origins and Aims 2nd edition
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Includes illustrations of hand and machine embroidery purchased from countries throughout the world by the NDS.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Catalogue of the embroideries given to the Museum by Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
A catalogue of the embroideries given to the Royal Scottish Museum by the Needlework Development Scheme including lists and images.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Publication published by NDS with illustrations of different furnishing examples.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Small booklet illustrating basic embroidery stitches.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
A small book reviewing the aims and activities of the Needlework Development Scheme, including illustrations.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Embroideries of Sweden from the collection of Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
With foreword by Ulla Kockum.
Kockum, Ulla
A background to NDS Needlework
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Booklet published by NDS outlining the origin and aim of the Needlework Development Scheme. Contains both black and white and colour illustrations.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
A 'And So to Sew' branded packet containing a series of bulletins from the NDS publication series. Copies of Bulletins include: 1A-11A, 15A, 18A, 20A. 23A, 28A.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
A small book of 100 different embroidery stitiches with text and illustrations.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Hand and Machine embroideries created from the original drawings of Mary Kessell
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
A small booklet with examples of experiments in hand and machine embroidery based on the original drawings by Mary Kessell.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
A black hardcover book published by NDS on different embroidery stitches and techniques based on the contents of the Needlework Development Scheme embroidery bulletins (see NDS/PUB/5). Contains 144 pages.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
A 'And So to Embroider' branded packet containing a series of bulletins from the NDS publication series. Copies of Bulletins include: 15B-25B.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
A 'And So to Embroider' branded packet containing a series of bulletins from the NDS publication series. Copies of Bulletins include: And So to Sew Embroidery Section 1B-7B, And So to Embroider 8B-14B.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
A 'And So to Embroider' branded packet containing a series of bulletins from the NDS publication series. Copies of Bulletins include: 26B-29B, 30, 33-38.
The Needlework Development Scheme
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Cretan. Traditional design of scrolling pattern of animals, figures, birds and flowers. Dark blue silk embroidery on natural linen background, mostly in Cretan stitch.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Armenian. Traditional towel with formal floral decoration in silk and metal thread embroidery at each end. Hand woven cotton background.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Pale blue linen cloth, embroidered with 'Grace before meals' in a border, also featuring figures between the words. In white and lime green in a wide variety of textured stitches. By Pat Miller, Glasgow School of Art.
Miller, Pat
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Made in sections of cut-work embroidered linen and fillet lace, in a wide variety of designs. The monograph of the maker and her husband are included on the centre section. By Mrs. Peiniger, Southsea.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Indian. Type of work known as 'Bagh'. Rust hand-woven cotton ground almost entirely covered with formal geometirc shapes. Worked with darning stitch. Rich border of gold silk embroidery at each end. Note purple stripe to spoil symmetry to avoid insulting God by attempting to produce perfect work. From Punjab.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Exotic flower and bird motifs in bright colours chain stitched on linen. Several motifs recur in different colours. Influenced by imported painted cottons from Far East.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Dutch (Holland). Large hanging showing angels making music. Applique and gold thread work. Angels dressed in cloth-of-gold and silver. This hanging was made in 1937 and won the Grand-Prix at the World Exposition of that year in Paris.
Wichmann, Joanna
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Applique curtain in shades of yellow shading to dark brown at the bottom. Art Deco design with pink and silver stripes. Patched together from irregular jigsaw shaped pieces.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Hungarian. Traditional peasant work, linen with drawn thread work on sleeves within borders of black cross-stitch embroidery and sequins. A few of the sequins applied to the sleeves still remain. Acquired from the Isabella home industry, Budapest.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Blue silk, hand stitched quilting.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Large blue cotton circular cushion with floral design worked in white wool. Designed by J. Cochrane. Worked by E. Pallett, London.
Pallett, E
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Scottish. Long robe with richly embroidered central panel with side flounces running up over shoulders and round back of neck. Double flounced sleeves.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Scottish. Of coarser cotton than other 2 robes in collection (GB 1694 NDS/GB/28 and GB 1694 NDS/GB/29). Bottom of centre panel, and bodice, richly embroidered and incorporating lace fillings. Short flounced sleeves.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Chinese. Yellow silk robe, richly embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread. The symbolic decoration includes representations of the sun, moon, and stars only worn by Emperors. Also Imperial dragons, earth, sea, sky and sacred mountains.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Scottish. Long robe with sprig embroidered traingular central panel, with side flounces, and bodice. A variety of lace fillings are used.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Reproduction of wedding smock. Smocked centre front and back and embroidered in fawn in fether stitch over the shoulders. Smocked cuffs. Made by G. Hamilton, Sussex.
Hamilton, G
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
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.
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Samples of needle-lace fillings
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Scottish. Sixteen samples, one of which is signed 'E McG 1837'. Worked by E McGaan of Ayrshire, 1837. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.
McGaan, E
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Indian. Rust cotton background tie-dyed deep brown and embroidered with geometric design. Cotton and silk embroidery in subtle colour scheme.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Embroidered floral motifs, worked through cambric mounted underneath net, which was carefully cut away after outlines completed. Variety of interesting lace fillings.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Made from tan, black and plum felts. Richly decorated with applied felts, beads and metal threads. South American flavour to design and colouring. By Shirley Tweedale, Rochdale Grammar School.
Tweedale, Shirley
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Small round mat with machine embroidery and art work with hand embroidered fillings. Double layers of organdie used in places. By Lilian Willey, Bromley.
Willey, Lilian
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Blue and white checked gingham with smocked bodice and embroidered hem. The smocking and embroidery exploit the check design already existing. Buttons on shoulders. By Margaret Boyd, Edinburgh.
Boyd, Margaret
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Three interpretations of a steeple design in different types of metal threads used in differing techniques. Designed by Geraldine White, worked by Beryl Dean, London.
Dean, Beryl
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Fine pale turquoise linen with simple star shapes in white embroidery arranged in circle. Variety of fillings including drawn thread work in centre of motifs. By Mrs. N. Jones, Watford.
Jones, N
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Even-weave blue linen mat with black work border design worked with one strand of cotton, and adapted to make central motif. By Jean Lawrie, Alness.
Lawrie, Jean
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Machine embroidered in grey, pink and black on white silk background. Showing a cupid or angel dancing through flowers and leaves. By Rebecca Crompton.
Crompton, Rebecca
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Worked on fine cotton in herringbone stitch on the back giving shadow effect on the front of the fabric. Originally an Indian technique.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Showing drawn-thread work effects and knotted stitches. Framed.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Worked on blue and white decked gingham, tucked on bodice and hem to give areas of blue. Smocking at the sides. Embroidery in white, navy and yellow cotton. By Mrs. Harrison, West Hartlepool.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Of white linen with central circular motif in black and orange embroidery in a wide variety of stitches, so mat could have been made as a sampler. Framed.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Machine embroidered with design of horse and flowers in black, grey and pink on white silk. Back embroidered with spots. Quilted lining. By Rebecca Crompton.
Crompton, Rebecca