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.
A publication published by NDS about different embroidery stitches and techniques based on the contents of the Needlework Developement Scheme embroidery bulletins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scottish. Long robe with richly embroidered central panel with side flounces running up over shoulders and round back of neck. Double flounced sleeves.
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.
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.
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 beads. Purse has floral design and pincushion features a small bird.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
British. Worked on blue and white decked gingham, tucked on bodice and hem to give areas of blue. Smocking at the sides. Embroidery in white, navy and yellow cotton. By Mrs. Harrison, West Hartlepool.
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.
