First 100

100 pieces from the Collection and Archive that represent the breadth and depth of our holdings.

Runner, 20th century

Keepsake, Royal School of Art Needlework, Rosina Smith, Circa 1902

Cape, 1890s

Cushion, Royal School of Needlework, 1940s

Panel, Circa 1650s

Table mat, Mid 20th century

Apron, 1730-1760

Chalice veil, 18th century

Fragment, Maybe 19th century

Pattern, Magasin des Demoiselles, 1852-1853

Chasuble, 1670-1710

Sample, Royal School of Needlework, G. H. Parsons, 1937-1940

Picture, Circa 1650-1675

Fichu, Circa 1730-1760

Tablecloth, 1920-1970

Cushion, Mary of Teck, Circa 1930-1950

Bag, 1780-1800

Sampler, Royal School of Needlework, Beryl Penson, Circa 1935 to 1940

Mola, 20th century

Picture, Royal School of Art Needlework, Circa 1889

Magazine insert, The Queen magazine, 11 June 1887

Mater Inviolata

Picture, Circa 1920

Pillow, Circa 1900-1930

Firescreen, Circa 1890-1910

Pair of cuffs, Danvers Osborn, Circa 1745

Child's dress, 1860s

Sampler, Royal School of Needlework, Kathleen Barnard, 1932

Picture, Royal School of Needlework, Hannah MacDonald, Circa 1999-2002

Burse, 1846-1866

Sampler, Rhoda Fisher, 1803

Picture, Joni Zhou, Circa 2000-2020

Design, Royal School of Art Needlework, Walter Crane, 1876

Sampler, Royal School of Needlework, Ruby Essam, Margaret Bartlett, Violet Wise, 1953

Letter, A.J. Eagleston, 20th June 1922

Hanging, Late 19th century-early 20th century

Hanging, Late 19th century-early 20th century

Burse panel, 17th century-18th century

Letter, Mary of Teck, 4th October 1942

Christening gown, Mid 19th century

Needlework samples, 1895

Certificate, Royal School of Art Needlework, 6th December 1916

Picture, Circa 1800

Shirt, Eliza Amy Dod, 1761

Face screens, Circa 1860s

Ecclesiastical embroideries, Early 20th century

Panel, Circa 1700

Pincushion, Second half 18th century

Fragment, 16th century

Fragment, Late 17th century-early 18th century

Jacket, 1860s-1870s

Mirror frame, 1653
Maybe late 19th century-early 20th century

Panel, Circa 1650-1675