The RSN is home to more than 10,000 unique and priceless Collection and Archive pieces.  In April 2024, we celebrated the launch of the RSN Collection & Archive website, with 100 objects from the RSN Collection.  One year on, and there are now 250 objects listed on the website, from across the world.

The website is part of our mission to make the treasures of the RSN accessible to a wider online audience and we would love for you to join us for this free online event.

On Wednesday 25 June, during the round table discussion, RSN Curator, Dr Isabella Rosner, will be in conversation with a panel of some of those involved in the project and using the website to inform their work, sharing their stories, from the development process through to the website you can enjoy today. These textile and paper objects span centuries and continents, revealing stories of everything from Arts and Crafts movement designers to Queen Mary’s textile collection.

You will have the opportunity to pose questions to the panel and to learn how this wonderful free resource will contribute to your own world of stitch…and, who knows what treasures will be revealed!

The RSN Collections website can be accessed free of charge, anywhere in the world. It features comprehensive catalogue entries, including high-definition images for each object with the option to view stitches up close, maker’s names, dates, places, stitches, motifs, techniques and extensive descriptions.  You can also find out more about the techniques and stitches featured via handy links to RSN Stitch Bank.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who have supported the RSN in opening the doors to our unique Collection and Archive through the RSN Collections website, as well as RSN Stitch Bank, the free online world directory of stitches.  Our aim is to make embroidery accessible for everyone, all around the world, and ensure we pass on our skills to new generations. Without your generous donations, these initiatives would not be possible. Thank you.

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