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'Turkish' Towel

• NDS/F/3
• Item
• [19th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Armenian. Traditional towel with formal floral decoration in silk and metal thread embroidery at each end. Hand woven cotton background.

Not available / given

100 Embroidery Stitches

• NDS/PUB/7
• Item
• 1962

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

A small book of 100 different embroidery stitiches with text and illustrations.

The Needlework Development Scheme

A background to NDS Needlework

• NDS/PUB/4
• Item
• 1950s

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

Altar Cloth

• NDS/F/42
• Item
• [18th century to 20th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Spanish. Copy of traditional design in brown wool on cream linen in cross-stitch, satin stitch and buttonhole stitch. Fringed with brown wool.

Not available / given

Altar Hanging - Psalm 150

• NDS/F/28
• Item
• 1937

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Dutch (Holland). Large hanging showing angels making music. Applique and gold thread work. Angels dressed in cloth-of-gold and silver. This hanging was made in 1937 and won the Grand-Prix at the World Exposition of that year in Paris.

Wichmann, Joanna

And So to Embroider

• NDS/PUB/5
• Folder
• c1940s-1960s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Publication published by NDS. Contains copies of Bulletins 7B-28B, 29-39 (some duplicates).

The Needlework Development Scheme

And So to Embroider

• NDS/PUB/14
• Item
• 1959

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

A publication published by NDS about different embroidery stitches and techniques based on the contents of the Needlework Developement Scheme embroidery bulletins.

The Needlework Development Scheme

And So to Embroider

• NDS/PUB/15/2
• Item
• c1940s-1960s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

A 'And So to Embroider' branded packet containing a series of bulletins from the NDS publication series. Copies of Bulletins include: 15B-25B.

The Needlework Development Scheme

And So to Embroider

• NDS/PUB/15/3
• Item
• c1940s-1960s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

A 'And So to Embroider' branded packet containing a series of bulletins from the NDS publication series. Copies of Bulletins include: And So to Sew Embroidery Section 1B-7B, And So to Embroider 8B-14B.

The Needlework Development Scheme

And So to Embroider

• NDS/PUB/15/4
• Item
• c1940s-1960s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

A 'And So to Embroider' branded packet containing a series of bulletins from the NDS publication series. Copies of Bulletins include: 26B-29B, 30, 33-38.

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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

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

And So to Sew

• NDS/PUB/6
• Folder
• c1940s-1960s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Publication published by NDS. Contains copies of Bulletins 1-6B, 9A, 13A-15A, 17A, 18A, 20A, 22A-28A (some duplicates).

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Apron

• NDS/GB/7
• Item
• c1700

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Floral design embroidered on green taffeta in silks and gold thread. Satin stitch and variety of fillings used. Background has shredded in places and has been backed on net.

Not available / given

Ayrshire Christening Robe

• NDS/GB/30
• Item
• Mid 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Scottish. Of coarser cotton than other 2 robes in collection (GB 1694 NDS/GB/28 and GB 1694 NDS/GB/29). Bottom of centre panel, and bodice, richly embroidered and incorporating lace fillings. Short flounced sleeves.

Not available / given

Ayrshire Christening Robe

• NDS/GB/28
• Item
• Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Scottish. Long robe with sprig embroidered traingular central panel, with side flounces, and bodice. A variety of lace fillings are used.

Not available / given

Ayrshire Christening Robe

• NDS/GB/29
• Item
• Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Scottish. Long robe with richly embroidered central panel with side flounces running up over shoulders and round back of neck. Double flounced sleeves.

Not available / given

Bedspread

• NDS/GB/45
• Item
• Early 20th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Made in sections of cut-work embroidered linen and fillet lace, in a wide variety of designs. The monograph of the maker and her husband are included on the centre section. By Mrs. Peiniger, Southsea.

Not available / given

Belt with Purse and Pincushion

• NDS/GB/2
• Item
• 17th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Plaited green silk belt with silver fastening. Purse and pincushion are tapestry woven in silks and metal thread, and are attached to belt with plaited cords. Purse has drawstring fastening finished with woven tassels made over wooden bea...

Not available / given

Black and white mounted photographs of embroidered panels, stole and cushion

• NDS/IMG/4
• Subseries
• 1934

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Photographs are mounted and inscribed with name of work, person and location.

Not available / given

Black and white photograph of Festival of Britain cushion

• NDS/IMG/5
• Subseries
• c1950s-1970s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Cushion embroidered with "festival of Britain 1951".

Not available / given

Black and white photographs from the Victoria & Albert Museum

• NDS/IMG/6
• Subseries
• c1950s-1970s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Photographs of embroidery worked by Jessie Newbery and Anne MacBeth, c1899-1900.

Not available / given

Black and white photographs of NDS 'foreign' needlework

• NDS/IMG/8/1
• Folder
• c1950s-1970s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Most photos are inscribed with corresponding F collection number and some are inscribed with country of origin.

Not available / given

Black and white photographs of NDS British pieces

• NDS/IMG/7/1
• Folder
• c1950s-1970s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Photographs of examples of British needlework.Most photos are inscribed with corresponding GB collection number and some include a brief description of the item pictured.Includes items from 16th-18th century.

Not available / given

Black and white photographs of examples of needlework

• NDS/IMG/9/1
• Folder
• TBC

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Black and white photographs of needlework, possibly from the Embroidery & Woven Textile collection.

Not available / given

Black and white photographs of textile pieces held by the National Museums of Scotland

• NDS/IMG/2
• Subseries
• 1977

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Contains photographs of NDS pieces by Ann Macbeth and Margaret Macdonald.

Not available / given

Black and white proofs of NDS British pieces

• NDS/IMG/7/2
• Folder
• c1950s-1970s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Proofs of examples of British needlework.There are two copies of each proof per sheet (except GB 42-44, of which there are only one copy) and proofs are inscribed with corresponding GB collection number.

Not available / given

Black and white proofs of NDS foreign needlework

• NDS/IMG/8/2
• Folder
• c1950s-1970s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Proofs of examples of foreign (non-British) needlework.There are two copies of each proof per sheet and proofs are labelled with corresponding F collection number and country.

Not available / given

Black and white proofs of examples of needlework

• NDS/IMG/9/2
• Folder
• TBC

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Black and white proofs of needlework. Possibly from the Embroidery & Woven Textile collection.There are two copies of each proof per sheet.

Not available / given

Black and white proofs of examples of needlework

• NDS/IMG/8/3
• Folder
• c1950s-1970s

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Proofs of examples of foreign (non-British) needlework.There are 12 proofs (2 copies of each).

Not available / given

Black and white transparencies of NDS items

• NDS/IMG/3
• Subseries
• c1977

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Contains transparencies of examples of needlework. Transparencies have been marked with NDS reference numbers. Some transparencies are also marked with Embroidery and Woven textiles (EW) references.

Not available / given

Black and white transparencies of NDS needlework

• NDS/IMG/1
• Subseries
• c1977

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Contains transparencies showing examples of needlework. Transparencies have been marked with NDS reference numbers.

Not available / given

Brocade hanging

• NDS/F/39
• Item
• [18th century-19th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Persian. Silk satin hanging with repeating design showing a hunter on horseback, musicians and figures at a hookah. The hanging is lined with block printed cotton. Gray-green with soft colours.

Not available / given

Catalogue of the embroideries given to the Museum by Needlework Development Scheme

• NDS/PUB/8
• Item
• 1965

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.

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Catalogues of Needlework Development Scheme loan collections

• NDS/INV/2
• Folder
• 1948-1960

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Catalogues of embroidery loan collections "E" and "K".Sep-60 catalogue with annotations by Kath Whyte.

Not available / given

Chair seat

• NDS/GB/6
• Item
• Late 17th century to early 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. Jacobean design chain-stitch throughout, in coloured wools on linen. Extensive use of shading. Embroidery in good condition but background is worn and has been mounted on a backing.

Not available / given