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Apron

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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.

*Not available / given

Section of Panel

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Flowering tree design in silks and metal threads, in places couched over cord padding. Cream corded silk background has been pieced together, and is shredded.

*Not available / given

Apron

NDS/GB/8
Item
Early 18th century

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.

*Not available / given

Quilt

NDS/GB/12
Item
Early 18th century

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.

*Not available / given

Quilt (Version 2)

NDS/GB/12/v2
Part
Early 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

*Not available / given

Chair seat

NDS/GB/6
Item
Late 17th century to early 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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.

*Not available / given

Fragment of Embroidery

NDS/GB/9
Item
Early 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Silk on cream linen. Meandering flower design, chain stitch and French knots. Shaded colours. Background stitched to resemble quilting.

*Not available / given

Baby's vest

NDS/GB/11
Item
Early 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. White lawn with hollypoint lace insertions on shoulders, incorporating initials 'A.M.' Hems finished with drawn-thread and embroidered edge.

*Not available / given

Quilt (Version 1)

NDS/GB/12/v1
Part
Early 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

*Not available / given

Georgian Waistcoat

NDS/GB/15
Item
Mid 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

English. Fine white corded silk waistcoat with floral border incorporating the rose, thistle and shamrock. Pockets have embroidered flaps. Part of the spotted background has been unpicked. Shows influence of Chinese embroideries. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

*Not available / given

Georgian Waistcoat

NDS/GB/16
Item
Mid 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Floral border design continues round high collar and pocket flaps. Remainder of waistcoat has all-over sprig design. Buttons are embroidered. Fine satin stitch embroidery shows Chinese influence. Used to be framed.

*Not available / given

Sampler

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Long linen sampler embroidered almost entirely in cross-stitch. Bands of formal pattern and alphabets at the top. To each side of the signature "HCW 1780" are initials "MEW 1780" and "IFMS 1780". Lower half is decorated with variety of motifs, biblical characters, birds, trees etc.

*Not available / given

Sampler

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British sampler. Cross stitch on fine linen. Signed "IMW 1787". Motifs similar to GB 1694 NDS/GB/17 but smaller scale. Biblical and allegorical figures, birds, plants and formal garden motifs.

*Not available / given

Part of panel

NDS/F/9
Item
Late 18th century

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.

*Not available / given

Fragment of Hanging

NDS/GB/14
Item
18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Floral sprig design worked in shades of blue silks on white lawn in variety of stitches.

*Not available / given

Bank of England

NMC/0180
Item
1800

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

View of the Bank of England from the corner of bank buildings.

*Not available / given

East India House

NMC/0181
Item
1800

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

A front view of the East India House in Leadenhall Steet, built by Richard Jupp Esq. Published by Laurie and Whittle 1900.

*Not available / given

Fragment of Greek Island Embroidery

NDS/F/21
Item
18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Greek. Embroidered in coloured silks and metal thread. Symmetrical floral design with stylised roses and carnations etc.

*Not available / given

Fragment of Embroidered Muslin

NDS/GB/19
Item
Late 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Meandering all-over design of leafy stems and flower heads. Chain stitch in blues, greens and pinks. Mounted in roll.

*Not available / given

Pole Screen Panel

NDS/GB/13
Item
18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Brighly coloured wool embroidery on tapestry woven background which is striped at the base to form part of the design. Flowering urn design with birds. From an early 18th century tripod walnut pole screen destroyed in London during the war.

*Not available / given

Form of Oath for David Alison, being sworn into the 93rd Regiment

Part of Papers of Henry Young Alison, artist and Interim Director of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

*Not available / given

Copy of Marriage certificate of David Alison & Isabella Moss, Newport, Isle of Wight

Part of Papers of Henry Young Alison, artist and Interim Director of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

*Not available / given

Baptismal certificate for John Alison, son of David Alison and his wife, Elizabeth (born 3 April 1813), Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope

Part of Papers of Henry Young Alison, artist and Interim Director of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

*Not available / given

The Glasgow School of Art still life object, candlestick

NMC/1806
Item
c1800s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Simple metal candleholder on circular tray base with row of piercings on base. Part of the GSA handling collection, 'GSA 49' in red paint on base.

*Not available / given

The Glasgow School of Art still life object, candlestick

NMC/1804
Item
c1800s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Metal, possibly brass, simple inverse funnel shape candlestick from the GSA handling collection with 'GSA 927' marked in red on the base.

*Not available / given

The Glasgow School of Art still life object, candle holder

NMC/1805
Item
c1800s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Heavy, machined brass candle holder. Threaded bore in base suggests that there may have been other parts to this originally, possibly the base for a candelabra. Part of the School handling collection, marked 'sch 40' in red paint on base.

*Not available / given

Large copper pitcher

NMC/1819
Item
c1800s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Large copper water jug. Marked on base with no. 999 in red paint. Presumed to be part of the School's lending collection.

*Not available / given

European Cities

NMC/0178E
Item
1794-1818

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

View of Vienna. Published by R.H. Laurie and Jas. Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.

*Not available / given

European Cities

NMC/0178H
Item
1794-1818

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

View of Dublin. Published by R.H. Laurie and Jas. Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.

*Not available / given

European Cities

NMC/0178B
Item
1794-1818

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

View of Paris. Published by R.H. Laurie and Jas. Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.

*Not available / given

European Cities

NMC/0178F
Item
1794-1818

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

View of Florence. Published by R.H. Laurie and Jas. Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.

*Not available / given

European Cities

NMC/0178I
Item
1794-1818

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

View of Oporto. Published by R.H. Laurie and Jas. Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.

*Not available / given

European Cities

NMC/0178A
Item
1794-1818

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

View of Venice. Published by R.H. Laurie and Jas. Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.

*Not available / given

European Cities

NMC/0178G
Item
1794-1818

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

View of Amsterdam. Published by R.H. Laurie and Jas. Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.

*Not available / given

European Cities

NMC/0178C
Item
1794-1818

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

View of London (1666 Monument). Published by R.H. Laurie and Jas. Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.

*Not available / given

European Cities

NMC/0178D
Item
1794-1818

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

View of Dublin (Phoenix Park). Published by R.H. Laurie and Jas. Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.

*Not available / given

Ayrshire Christening Robe

NDS/GB/29
Item
Early 19th century

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.

*Not available / given

Ayrshire Christening Robe (Version 3)

NDS/GB/28/v3
Part
Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

*Not available / given

Ayrshire Christening Robe (Version 5)

NDS/GB/28/v5
Part
Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

*Not available / given

Border fragment

NDS/GB/23
Item
Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Black embroidery on white cotton of intertwining ribbon and flower design. Buttonhole and running stitches.

*Not available / given

Ayrshire Christening Robe (Version 1)

NDS/GB/28/v1
Part
Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

*Not available / given

Apron

NDS/GB/20
Item
Late 18th century to early 19th century

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.

*Not available / given

Piece of Embroidered Dress

NDS/GB/22
Item
Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Whitework embroidery on fine muslin. Graceful satin stitch design with eyelet holes, typical of work used for dresses, flounces and aprons.

*Not available / given

Corner of Handkerchief

NDS/GB/27
Item
Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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.

*Not available / given

Ayrshire Christening Robe