- NMC/1558F/v2
- Part
- Early 20th Century
Textiles
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Since its opening in 1845, The Glasgow School of Art has been connected to textile design and production.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries the School aimed to train local designers to produce patterns for the textile industry in Glasgow and the West of Scotland. In the 1890s, the School's embroidery department was established and soon became famous for the Glasgow Style pieces its staff and students produced (examples of such work are housed in the School's collections).
Jessie Newbery (1864-1948), the first head of this department, encouraged her students to study historical designs and textiles in order to understand different embroidery techniques and to use these items as a source of inspiration for the development of new original work. This teaching ethos continued to be used in the 20th century during which time the School also developed courses in textile printing, weave and knit.
A large number of the items in the School's collection are related to The Needlework Development Scheme (1934-1962). This scheme, sponsored by J & P Coats of Paisley, collected examples of embroidery from a variety of geographical and historical areas and made them available for use by educational institutions and embroidery groups. The scheme aimed to encouraging greater interest in needlework, and to improve the standard of embroidery techniques and designs. When the scheme ended, its collections were disseminated to a variety of organisations. The Glasgow School of Art received 125 items dating from 1652-1961 and originating from Britain, Europe and Asia.
Amongst other items of note in the School's collections are weave sample books from Donald Brothers Ltd, Dundee and examples of work by Kath Whyte (1909-1996), GSA's former Head of Embroidery, and her students.
Related publications:
Liz Arthur, Textile Treasures at the Glasgow School of Art;
Liz Arthur, The Unbroken Thread: A Century of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art;
Thomasina Beck, Glasgow Girls: Women in Art and Design 1880-1920;
Kathleen Whyte, Design in Embroidery;
R.Oddy. Embroideries from Needlework development scheme;
J. Taylor, The Glasgow School of Embroidery in 'The Studio';
Needlework development scheme, Contemporary Embroideries;
Margaret Swanson, Needlecraft in School;
Margaret Swanson; Needle craft for Older Girls;
Margaret Swanson, Needle craft and Psychology;
Margaret Swanson and Ann Macbeth, Educational Needle craft.
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Textiles
2499 Archival description results for Textiles
2499 results directly related Exclude narrower terms
- NMC/1558A/v2
- Part
- Early 20th Century
- NMC/1558D/v2
- Part
- Early 20th Century
- NMC/1558E/v2
- Part
- Early 20th Century
- NMC/1558A/v1
- Part
- Early 20th Century
- NMC/1558D/v1
- Part
- Early 20th Century
- NMC/1558E/v1
- Part
- Early 20th Century
- NMC/1558F/v1
- Part
- Early 20th Century
- NMC/1558D
- Item
- Early 20th Century
Green curtain with an embroidered dark green stylised figure and leaf pattern.
*Not available / given
- NMC/1558F
- Item
- Early 20th Century
Green curtain with an embroidered dark green stylised figure and leaf pattern.
*Not available / given
- NMC/1558A
- Item
- Early 20th Century
Green curtain with an embroidered dark green stylised figure and leaf pattern.
*Not available / given
- NMC/1558E
- Item
- Early 20th Century
Green curtain with an embroidered dark green stylised figure and leaf pattern.
*Not available / given
- NMC/0422/v2
- Part
- Early 20th century
- NMC/0422/v1
- Part
- Early 20th century
- NMC/0422
- Item
- Early 20th century
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
- DC 068/7/1/2
- Item
- c1953-1990
Red apron with pestle and mortar, bottle of wine, and selection of assorted vegetables in green, yellow and white.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- GSAA/EPH/10/118
- Item
- Late 20th century
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster shows a photograph of a man in make up smoking a cigarette.
*Not available / given
Untitled Paisley shawl designs
- DC 039/19
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Nine designs attached to one piece of paper. Mostly designs for borders and details.
*Not available / given
Untitled Paisley shawl designs
- DC 039/17
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Three designs attached to one piece of paper: one design for a border; one design detail; one larger, predominantly red design.
*Not available / given
Untitled Paisley shawl designs
- DC 039/21
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Three designs attached to one piece of paper: Two of which are Paisley pattern like the rest of the collection, but one is a floral rug design.
*Not available / given
Untitled Paisley shawl designs
- DC 039/12
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Two designs attached to one piece of paper: one maroon; one comprising reds, greens and blues.
*Not available / given
Untitled Paisley shawl designs
- DC 039/20
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Five designs attached to one piece of paper, featuring yellows, turquoise and maroon.
*Not available / given
Untitled Paisley shawl designs
- DC 039/23
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Four designs attached to one piece of paper. Predominantly based on maroons and pinks.
*Not available / given
Untitled Paisley shawl designs
- DC 039/10
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Four designs attached to one piece of paper. Mostly on black or dark backgrounds.
*Not available / given
Untitled Paisley shawl designs
- DC 039/22
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Four designs attached to one piece of paper, including turquoises and pinks.
*Not available / given
Untitled Paisley shawl designs
- DC 039/8
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Two designs attached to one piece of paper.
*Not available / given
Untitled Paisley shawl designs
- DC 039/9
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Two designs attached to one piece of paper.
*Not available / given
- DC 039/1
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Predominantly reds, pinks and purples. Annotated "No 24".
*Not available / given
- DC 039/15
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Predominantly pinks and reds. Annotated "No 73".
*Not available / given
- DC 039/2
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
*Not available / given
- DC 039/24
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Predominantly based on reds and maroons.
*Not available / given
- DC 039/4
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Predominantly reds, purples and pinks.
*Not available / given
- DC 039/13
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Predominantly purples and maroons.
*Not available / given
- DC 039/27
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Predominantly based on pinks and greens.
*Not available / given
- DC 039/6
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
*Not available / given
- DC 039/7
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Predominatly greens and purples.
*Not available / given
- DC 039/18
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Predominantly reds and maroons.
*Not available / given
- DC 039/25
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Predominantly maroons.
*Not available / given
- DC 039/3
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
*Not available / given
- DC 039/5
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Brown design on green background.
*Not available / given
- DC 039/11
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Reds and greens on black background.
*Not available / given
- DC 039/14
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Design for a border, predominantly greens and pinks. Annotated "No 7".
*Not available / given
- DC 039/26
- Item
- 1840s-1850s
Part of Paisley Shawl Designs
Predominantly pinks on a black background.
*Not available / given
- NMC/1577
- Item
- c1950s
Bedspread of heavy-weight beige fabric with rust coloured applique borders with green and cream needlework. Symmetrical geometrical design with decorative stitching and panels with zigzag and flower designs. Blue, pink, green and brown needlework. Small stain. 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
Two heads and abstract figure (Version 3)
- DC 089/2/1/2/v3
- Part
- 1982-1983
Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth
Multiple processes, dye and area of pigment. British Museum drawing of an Egyptian Coffin. Some damage tide marks and bleeding. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.
Taylor, Fraser
Two heads and abstract figure (Version 2)
- DC 089/2/1/2/v2
- Part
- 1982-1983
Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth
Multiple processes, dye and area of pigment. British Museum drawing of an Egyptian Coffin. Some damage tide marks and bleeding. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.
Taylor, Fraser
Two heads and abstract figure (Version 1)
- DC 089/2/1/2/v1
- Part
- 1982-1983
Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth
Multiple processes, dye and area of pigment. British Museum drawing of an Egyptian Coffin. Some damage tide marks and bleeding. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.
Taylor, Fraser
- DC 089/2/1/2
- Item
- 1982-1983
Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth
Multiple processes, dye and area of pigment. British Museum drawing of an Egyptian Coffin. Some damage tide marks and bleeding. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.
Taylor, Fraser
Tweed motoring coat (Version 7)
- NMC/1780A/v7
- Part
- c1920-1930