Diploma in Design and Decorative Art (Interior Design) from The Glasgow School of Art, awarded to Charles Alexander Wallace Shaw. Calligraphic writing dates the diploma from the 13th of June 1961. The diploma is stored in a blue tube, embossed with The Glasgow School of Art logo, and '35. Charles Shaw.' attached to the top.
3 Letters from the Corporation of Glasgow - Education Department, detailing the arrangements for a Special Art Course to Castle Toward from 13th July 1957 to the 27th of July 1957. On the third sheet, Wallace Shaw is noted as an attendee in his 5th year at Eastbank S.S., and had attended previous courses. Other sheets provide a packing list, travel arrangements, and personal message from H. Stewart Mackintosh (Director of Education).
Sketchbook containing designs for clothing and interiors and human studies. Printing on the front cover of the sketchbook attributes the date of the sketchbook to 1996.
Sketchbook containing designs for clothing and interiors and human studies. Printing on the front cover of the sketchbook attributes the date of the sketchbook to 1996.
Sketchbook containing designs for clothing and interiors and human studies. Printing on the front cover of the sketchbook attributes the date of the sketchbook to 1996.
Programme for the Gala Fashion Show by Pringle of Scotland on the 22nd October 1968 at the Savoy Hotel, London. Includes information on the history of Pringle of Scotland, and details information of the designs shown during the fashion show.
Programme for 'A Fashion Spectacular', hosted by Pringle of Scotland in the Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh on the 18th June 1969. Interior pages include advertisements from local businesses, letters from the Presidents of charities Cottage Homes and Purely Children's Trust, and the programme for the evening.
Pringle of Scotland Pamphlet advertising their specialised tailoring service. Includes instructions for measurement and a tear-out page for placing an order.
Pringle of Scotland Newsletter Issue No. 471, dated 25th April 1969. Information includes notes about staff promotion, information on Chairman W. A. MacTaggart's health, and a trip to the USA taken by the design director R. S. Beaty.
2-page Pringle of Scotland Newsletter Issue No. 458, dated 6th December 1968. Information includes the announcement of the retirement of Managing Director Otto Weisz, and the changes to management arising from this. It also includes an advertisement of a free film showing for Pringle employees of 'The World of Cashmere', which had been shown recently at the Gala Fashion Show in London.
Pringle of Scotland Newsletter Issue No. 452, dated 20th September 1968. Information includes notices of staff changes, the Pringle of Scotland Show Business Golf Trophy, information on 'The World of Cashmere' Film, and a notice of petition to save the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment.
Images of Pringle of Scotland designs and garments, as well as a loaning spreadsheet with the item, description, materials, date, condition, and insurance value. CD is titled 'Wallace Shaw Loans'.
Images from Pringle of Scotland's Archive Project Exhibition at London Fashion Week 2011. Contains portraits of Wallace Shaw, images of the exhibition, other notable figures from Pringle of Scotland, actress Tilda Swinton, and fashion students of Central Saint Martins.
Poster for the Pringle Bulletin, dated from July 1978. The articles include a piece on Wallace Shaw, entitled 'Wallace goes Stateside.' It also includes a picture of him in his role as design manager.
CD containing photographs of textiles and designs at the Pitti Immagine Filati Spring 2010. The items are arranged into several different folders depending on their organisation and placing at the event.
CD containing photographs of textiles and designs at the Pitti Immagine Filati Spring 2008. The items are arranged into several different folders depending on their stand, trend, and area at the event.
CD containing photographs of textiles and designs at the A/W Pitti Immagine Filati 2009-10. The items are arranged into several different folders depending on their content/brand.
File comprised of 10 photos. Annotation on the back of one image attributes the photographs to the Menswear Show in the New Yorker Hotel, October 1970. The images display Pringle products, as well as staff showing merchandise to prospective customers.
File comprised of 18 photographs from building of the Pringle of Scotland Bermuda shop. Annotation on the reverse of one of the photographs attributes this photo to 'circa 1970'.
File comprised of 16 photos from Pringle of Scotland events. Photos include the presentation of the Queen's Award for Industry, a reception in the Pringle Boardroom, and Pringle of Scotland workers at the presentation ceremony. A number of photographs include annotations on the reverse.
Photographs from the deposited collection of C A Wallace Shaw, including both personal photographs, and photographs relating to professional design work.
Photo showing two female models wearing Pringle 'Ski Range' designs. Annotation on the reverse of the photograph attributes the image to the Gala Show of Pringle of Scotland at the Savoy Hotel in London, 1968. Annotations also provide information of the clothing designs.
Photo showing ballerina Margot Fonteyn of the Sadlers Wells Company wearing a Pringle of Scotland Cashmere twin set. Annotations on reverse of image describe how the ballerinas of Sadlers Wells Company would be given Pringle of Scotland sweaters to wear on an upcoming visit to the USA.
Variety of materials relating to the design work of former GSA student C A Wallace Shaw, including student work; Pringle of Scotland LTD; Donna Karan International; Braemar International; and Fornton Knitting Company LTD. The collection also includes a number of personal and professional photographs; designs and textiles; and personal papers.
Please note that some of this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore may not be accessible.
4-page extract with annotation in upper right corner attributing the pages as being from the Pringle of Scotland Annual, December 1965. Pages include information of Pringle designs, as well as information on achievements of members of staff. Wallace Shaw is noted to have visited the USA and Italy in his first trip abroad for the company.
Extract of an article on Donna Karan menswear from the Daily News Record newspaper, dated April 12th 1991. Annotations on the designs are included next to the images of the article. Attached is a personal note addressed to Wallace Shaw, dated April 1991.
Photocopied newspaper extract showing a picture of a young female model in Pringle of Scotland knitwear. The annotation names the model as Maureen Black.
Photocopied newspaper extract from Southern Reporter from 14th April 2011. The article advertises a Pringle of Scotland exhibition in Hawick, and discusses the influence on the young female models in shaping the brand. Images of these models alongside Graham Garvie and Wallace Shaw are included.
8-page newsletter from the 8th of September 2011 from Wallace's Arthouse Scotland, discussing Pringle of Scotland designs from 1903-1978. Includes professional photographs, and personal images of items from Shaw's private collection.