Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Infant's Bonnet (Version 1)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Infant's Bonnet (Version 2)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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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

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

And So to Furnish

NDS/PUB/10
Item
c1940s-1960s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Publication published by NDS with illustrations of different furnishing examples.

The Needlework Development Scheme

First Embroidery Stitches

NDS/PUB/11
Item
c1940s-1960s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Small booklet illustrating basic embroidery stitches.

The Needlework Development Scheme

Needlework Development Scheme: A review of the aims and activities of the Needlework Development Scheme

NDS/PUB/13
Item
c1940s-1960s

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

Needlework Development Scheme: A review of the aims and activities of the Needlework Developement Scheme (Version 2)

NDS/PUB/13/v2
Part
c1940s-1960s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

The Needlework Development Scheme

Panel - 'Carnival'

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

Mantel border

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

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

And So to Sew

NDS/PUB/15/1
Item
c1940s-1960s

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

Darned Net Mat (Version 2)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Needlepoint Lace Sampler (Version 2)

NDS/GB/3/v2
Part
Mid 17th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Sampler (Version 2)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Correspondence file 3

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Includes correspondence received and sent relating to: finishing of work, transport and expenses of institutions involved in the scheme; exhibitions, purchasing and work and rotation of works between locations; recruitment of judges for an embroidery exhibition to be held by the Handicraft section of the Scottish Women's Rural Institutes at which the NDS awarded a prize; minutes of NDS permanent committee; statements of expenditure, Nov 1935-Nov 1936.

The Needlework Development Scheme

Correspondence file 6

NDS/COR/6
Folder
1935-1941

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Statements of success of Needlework in Scotland scheme 1935-1941; minutes of NDS permanent committee 1939; correspondence between committee members rearding winding-up of the scheme 1939-1941; statements of NDS expenditure 1934-1938.

The Needlework Development Scheme

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.

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Needlepoint Lace Sampler

NDS/GB/3
Item
Mid 17th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Stuart linen sampler with seven panels of needlepoint lace motifs showing Italian influence. Geometric 'reticella' motifs and 'punto in aria' figures possibly from Venetian pattern-books. Very good condition.

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Needlepoint Lace Sampler (Version 3)

NDS/GB/3/v3
Part
Mid 17th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Ayrshire Christening Robe (Version 1)

NDS/GB/30/v1
Part
Mid 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Folder of printed designs on cotton (Version 2)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Handkerchief, Ayrshire embroidery (Version 1)

NDS/GB/33/v1
Part
Mid 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Handkerchief, Ayrshire embroidery (Version 2)

NDS/GB/33/v2
Part
Mid 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Sleeve with embroidered cuff

NDS/GB/34
Item
Late 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Fine lawn with pink ribbon threaded through white embroidered cuff. Possibly worked by French nuns in Jersey. 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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Sleeve with embroidered cuff (Version 1)

NDS/GB/35/v1
Part
Late 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Sleeve with embroidered cuff (Version 2)

NDS/GB/35/v2
Part
Late 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Collar (Version 2)

NDS/GB/40/v2
Part
Late 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Curtain (Version 3)

NDS/GB/44/v3
Part
Early 20th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Curtain (Version 5)

NDS/GB/44/v5
Part
Early 20th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Curtain (Version 6)

NDS/GB/44/v6
Part
Early 20th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Shadow-work fragment

NDS/GB/46
Item
Early 20th century

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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Shadow-work fragment (Version 2)

NDS/GB/46/v2
Part
Early 20th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Cloth with macrame fringe (Version 2)

NDS/GB/47/v2
Part
[19th century-20th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Cot quilt (Version 2)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Sampler of linen work

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Showing drawn-thread work effects and knotted stitches. Framed.

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Child's apron

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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Mat

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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