Textile Treasures : An Introduction to European Decorative Textiles for Home and Church in the National Museums of Scotland

by Tarrant, Naomi

• ISBN13: 9781901663648
• ISBN10: 1901663647
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Natl Museums of Scotland

Summary

Scottish culture has both assimilated from others and developed heartily its own genius. Scottish textiles are among the world's most beautiful. Its artisans -- through their skill at weaving, their palettes, their technology, their creativity -- made their mark on contemporaries in many other places. This new book is a lush introduction to the collections of decorative household textiles in the National Museums of Scotland, highlighting the diverse range of large, richly decorated European and Scottish wall hangings. Individual pieces and the development of the NMS's textile collection are discussed (most works dating from the 17th to 18th centuries). Works are placed in historical context. (National Museums of Scotland)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vii
Introduction	ix
Collecting Policy	1	(4)
How a Museum Collection is built up	5	(10)
Decorative Household Textiles	15	(14)
The Domestic Embroiderer	29	(14)
Embroidered Textiles	43	(32)
The Professional Embroiderer	75	(28)
Notes	103	(1)
Bibliography	104	(3)
Glossary	107	(2)
Index	109