- NDS/PUB/7
- Item
- 1962
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
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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
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
Spanish. Copy of traditional design in brown wool on cream linen in cross-stitch, satin stitch and buttonhole stitch. Fringed with brown wool.
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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
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
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
Publication published by NDS with illustrations of different furnishing examples.
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
British. Scallop-edged cream taffeta apron. Silk and metal threads. Symmetrical floral design incorporating metal thread areas padded with cord. Extensive use of pearl and sequins. Framed.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Portuguese. Part of peasant costume. Closely woven in red wool on white warp. Geometric design in bright colours in loom embroidery - extra weft pulled up in loops on the surface Yellow braid waistband, and pink braid edges.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Muslin with border embroidered with floral design in ochre shades in chain stitch in worsted thread. Waistband embroidered.
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British. Floral design embroidered on green taffeta in silks and gold thread. Satin stitch and variety of fillings used. Background has shredded in places and has been backed on net.
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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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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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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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British. White lawn with hollypoint lace insertions on shoulders, incorporating initials 'A.M.' Hems finished with drawn-thread and embroidered edge.
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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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Belt with Purse and Pincushion
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British. Plaited green silk belt with silver fastening. Purse and pincushion are tapestry woven in silks and metal thread, and are attached to belt with plaited cords. Purse has drawstring fastening finished with woven tassels made over wooden beads. Purse has floral design and pincushion features a small bird.
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British. Black embroidery on white cotton of intertwining ribbon and flower design. Buttonhole and running stitches.
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Persian. Silk satin hanging with repeating design showing a hunter on horseback, musicians and figures at a hookah. The hanging is lined with block printed cotton. Gray-green with soft colours.
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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.
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British. Jacobean design chain-stitch throughout, in coloured wools on linen. Extensive use of shading. Embroidery in good condition but background is worn and has been mounted on a backing.
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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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Yugoslavian. Sleeveless dress with side seams and hem decorated with red, blue and black embroidery. Tasselled braid belt. From Bosnia. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.
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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
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Swedish. Cloth made for festival decoration. Embroidery in white wool on red cotton. Border design based on snowflakes.
Kockum, Ulla
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British. White cloth with deep macrame border of linen thread monogram 'M' worked in red cross-stitch.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. White floral embroidery on fine lawn. Scalloped edge.
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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
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Scottish. Floral corner decoration with over-elaborate initials which seem to have been added later. Deep vandyked edge. Lace fillings in pierced sections of design.
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British. Copy of traditional design. Hand stitched.
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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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British. Large blue cotton circular cushion with floral design worked in white wool. Designed by J. Cochrane. Worked by E. Pallett, London.
Pallett, E
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British. 'Balkan' design worked on natural linen in red and blue cross-stitch. Cushion cover fastens with ties at the back. Worked by a sailor in Wormwood Scrubbs.
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Scottish. Commemorating the Festival of Britain. Design suggests a firework display. In white and coloured embroidery on blue background. Names of designer, Robert Stewart and embroiderer, Kathleen Whyte in small motif on the back.
Stewart, Robert
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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
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Possibly German. Circular mat with three couples. 'Art Deco' influence in the design.
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German. Circular table cover, embroidered in white thread on net in needle-run, darned, and cross-hatched stitches, design of fish and flowers. This is one of a set made for the first class saloon of the SS. Bremen and identical to one exhibited at the 'Modern Embroidery' exhibition, Victorian and Albert Museum 1932.
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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
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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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Embroideries of Sweden from the collection of Needlework Development Scheme
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With foreword by Ulla Kockum.
Kockum, Ulla
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Small booklet illustrating basic embroidery stitches.
The Needlework Development Scheme
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British. Three small panels, showing experimental use of domestic sewing machine. Interesteing textures achieved. Designed and worked by Robert Stewart, Glasgow.
Stewart, Robert
Folder of printed designs on cotton
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British. Examples partly worked showing how they were interpreted. One design dated 1862.
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British. Examples of work produced throughout 19th century.
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Greek. On coarse linen embroidered in cross-stitch in grey and pink thick cotton yarn. Stylised repeating leaf motif.
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Greek. Traditional embroidery in solid silk stitchery completely covering the coarse linen background. Predominently black with red and other colours.
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Indian. Coloured silk embroidery on red woollen background. Floral design repeats four times in width. Possibly from Kashmir.
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