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Velvet collar

Embroidered dark fawn silk and velvet collar. There are several reasons for the attribution to Jessie Newbery: the very fine quality of the fabrics used; the method of construction; the quality of the stitching; the colours used; the simplicity of the design which complements the shape of the collar so effectively and the use of silver metal clasps.

Newbery, Jessie Wylie

Trimming of mauve linen

A fabric trimming from a cushion cover, embroidered before the First World War. The cover has pink roses and green foliage embroidered on authentic 'Mackintosh' mauve linen fabric.It is possible that both design and fabric were purchased from Brown and Beveridge, Bath Street, Glasgow.

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Teapot cosy

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.

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Tea cosy

Embroidered tea cosy with flowers and butterfly motif. Possibly made at one of The Glasgow School of Art's Saturday morning classes, early 1900s.

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Table runner

White linen and embroidery possibly made by Daisy McGlashan. The design and technique show the influence of Jessie Newbery's teaching. The table runner has the number "1911" printed on one edge in ink which could refer to the year it was made. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

McGlashan, Daisy Agnes

Runner

Runner embroidered with three highly stylised (Glasgow Style) flower motifs arising from three leaf motifs below.

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