Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

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.

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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.

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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.

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Armchair cover

NMC/0424
Item
c1900-1905

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Rectangular yellow armchair cover. Thought to be by 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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Armchair cover

NMC/0425
Item
c1900-1905

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Cream armchair cover. Thought to be by Ann Macbeth.

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Ayrshire Christening Robe (Version 1)

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

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Bedspread

NMC/0438
Item
c1900-1905

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Embroidered bed cover. White cotton with pink and cream embroidery decorative design with roses.

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Belt with Purse and Pincushion (Version 1)

NDS/GB/2/v1
Part
17th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Bible marker

NMC/0421
Item
c1908-1914

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Dull blue/green corded silk embroidered at each end. Thought to be by Ann Macbeth (the use of these particular strong shades of magenta and turquoise are distinctive of Macbeth's work at this time).

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Black heavy wool blazer

NMC/1559
Item
Early 20th Century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Blazer which was worn as part of a uniform by a student at The Glasgow School of Art.

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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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Camel hair sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Romanian stitch with camel hair sampler.

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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.

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Colourful satin stitch sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Colourful satin stitch wool sampler, square design.

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Colourful wool sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Colourful satin stitch wool sampler on open weave canvas, with square design.

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Cream and yellow striped sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Cream and yellow striped sampler with cotton and rayon embroidery.

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Cream Curtain

NMC/0414B
Item
Early 20th century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Cream pleated top curtain with an embroidered design of flowers and leaves. 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

Cream Curtain

NMC/0414D
Item
Early 20th century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Cream pleated top curtain with an embroidered design of flowers and leaves. 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

Cream Curtain

NMC/0414C
Item
Early 20th century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Cream pleated top curtain with an embroidered design of flowers and leaves. 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

Cream Curtain

NMC/0414A
Item
Early 20th century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Cream pleated top curtain with an embroidered design of flowers and leaves. 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

Curtain (Version 1)

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

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Cushion cover

NMC/0431
Item
c1910-1915

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Possibly by Ann Macbeth.

*Not available / given

Darned Net Mat (Version 1)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Darned Net Mat (Version 1)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Early Canvas Work Seat

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Canvas padded and attached to wooden frame. Design of squares containing stylised flowers. Yellow, red, blue and grey with navy edging.

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Early Canvas Work Seat (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Embroidered Border

NDS/F/36
Item
early 20th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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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Embroidered Sample, 'Tree Garden'

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Sampler worked on loosely woven cream cotton and wool material. Abstract garden design with large loose straight stitches in variety of yarn types. Shades of green, brown, cream and orange.

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Embroidered Sample, 'Tree Garden' (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Embroidered Sample, 'Tree Garden' (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Embroidered trim/choker

NMC/0423
Item
c1900-1905

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Embroidered velvet in mauve and pink silks. Thought to be by Ann Macbeth.

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Fragment

NDS/F/24
Item
[18th century-19th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Greek. On coarse linen embroidered in cross-stitch in grey and pink thick cotton yarn. Stylised repeating leaf motif.

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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.

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Fragment (Version 1)

NDS/F/31/v1
Part
19th 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

Glasgow style tie-back or belt

NMC/0748
Item
c1900-1905

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Glasgow style tie-back or belt, featuring silk, applique and metal studs. 'GSA' embroidered in centre.

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Grey linen sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Grey linen sampler with two rows of sequins and metallic thread embroidery.

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Handkerchief, Ayrshire embroidery

NDS/GB/33
Item
Mid 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Scottish. Very fine lawn with flower and leaf design at each corner and initial 'A' in pink in one corner. Very fine drawn fillings and drawn hem.

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Hanging Pieta (Version 1)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

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Hebedo Cloth

NDS/F/11
Item
[20th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Danish. Traditional work on natural linen incorporating drawn thread work and embroidery in satin-stitch. Relies for its effect on the changes of texture of the embroidery . Design based on stylised flower and plant forms.

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Imperial Ceremonial Robe (Version 1)

NDS/F/8/v1
Part
19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

*Not available / given

Infant's Bonnet (Version 1)

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

*Not available / given

Jessie Newbery's embroidery threads

NMC/1727
Item
Late 19th century-early 20th century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

10 reels of thread (yellow; purple; red; grey; navy blue; 2 x multicoloured; 3 x green); three sets of thread wound around card (2 x purple and 1 x green); plus loose threads (purple, yellow; gold; pink; black; green; blue).

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Knot stitched sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Cotton on canvas knot stitched sampler.

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Linen Table Runner

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Gold coloured embroidered rectangular runner with pulled thread work in centre and delicate embroidery in cream thread. 8 small bows at each short edge and stem stitch along both sides.

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Long sampler with triangles

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Long linen sample with seven plastic triangles and fabric collage with stitching.

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Map

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Showing 'Midhurst - the town in the midst of the woods', with roads, buildings and figures. Very fine stitchery on natural cotton. Framed but unglazed.

*Not available / given

Mats