Dress, Textiles, and Needlework of the Irish Poor: An Interview with Dr Eliza McKee

Dr Eliza McKee

Eliza’s archival research

Garments Eliza studied from the National Museums Ireland, the Museum of Country Life 

Garments Eliza studied from the National Museums Ireland, the Museum of Country Life 

Needlework sample book from the National Female Schools of Ireland, circa 1835, Royal School of Needlework Collection 

Page from a needlework sample book from the Female Model School, Kildare Place, Dublin, 1833, Freemans Auctions

Needlework sample book, 1860-1890, National Museum of Ireland
Needlework sample book, 1860-1890, National Museum of Ireland
Needlework sample book, 1860-1890, National Museum of Ireland

Shirt made for the king, National Museum of Ireland

Templemichael sample book, National Museum of Ireland

Templemichael sample book, National Museum of Ireland

Templemichael sample book, National Museum of Ireland

UK AIDS Quilt on display at the Tate Modern, summer 2025

The sampler Eliza’s mum made for her