Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Wichmann, Joanna

NDS/PUB/5
Folder
c1940s-1960s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Publications published by NDS on how to do various embroidered activities.
Contains copies of Bulletins 7B-28B, 29-39. All comprise of 2 copies other than 16B, 26B, and 38, which only contain 1 version.

The Needlework Development Scheme

And So to Embroider Book

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

And So to Sew

NDS/PUB/6
Folder
c1940s-1960s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Publication published by NDS on how to sew various textile activities.
Contains copies of Bulletins 1-6B, 8A, 9A, 13A-15A, 17A-28A. All comprise of 2 copies other than 8A, 13A, and 15A, which only contain one version.

The Needlework Development Scheme

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

Apron

NDS/F/40
Item
[19th century]

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.

*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

Apron (Version 1)

NDS/GB/8/v1
Part
Early 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Apron (Version 1)

NDS/F/40/v1
Part
[19th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Apron (Version 1)

NDS/GB/20/v1
Part
Late 18th century to early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Apron (Version 2)

NDS/GB/8/v2
Part
Early 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Apron (Version 2)

NDS/GB/20/v2
Part
Late 18th century to early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Apron (Version 2)

NDS/F/40/v2
Part
[19th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Apron (Version 3)

NDS/GB/8/v3
Part
Early 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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

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

Belt with Purse and Pincushion (Version 1)

NDS/GB/2/v1
Part
17th 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

Border fragment (Version 1)

NDS/GB/23/v1
Part
Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Border fragment (Version 2)

NDS/GB/23/v2
Part
Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Child's Dress

NDS/F/54
Item
20th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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.

*Not available / given

Child's Dress (Version 1)

NDS/F/54/v1
Part
20th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Child's Dress (Version 2)

NDS/F/54/v2
Part
20th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Christmas Mat

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Swedish. Cloth made for festival decoration. Embroidery in white wool on red cotton. Border design based on snowflakes.

Kockum, Ulla

Christmas Mat (Version 1)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Christmas Mat (Version 2)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Christmas Mat (Version 3)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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

Corner of Handkerchief (Version 1)

NDS/GB/27/v1
Part
Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Corner of Handkerchief (Version 2)

NDS/GB/27/v2
Part
Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Curtain (Version 1)

NDS/GB/44/v1
Part
Early 20th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

*Not available / given

Cushion

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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

Cushion cover

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