Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Artworks, primarily on paper.

Includes GSA student work such as sketchbooks and loose sketches, collages and textile samples.

Fraser Taylor student sketches and collages for various student projects experimenting with media. Collages of preparatory designs for printed textiles of various media including layers of tissue papers, glassine paper, foam pieces, tracing paper with crayon, inks, dyes and mono print. Textile samples of figure studies with gouache paint, ink and collage areas in various medium. Designs for printed textiles in acrylic and pen on paper with areas of collage. Sketches of landscape and figure studies, pencil, charcoal, chalk, crayon, glue, acrylic and watercolour on paper. With hand written titles, dates and notes. 44 sheets various dimensions varying from 296 x 210 mm to 740 x 555 mm. Some mounted on card. The items are very fragile with
some collage elements, flaking of the friable media such as gouache and acrylic paints.

Some of this material was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation took place in 2018. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

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David Band drawing in studio

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Verso: 'David Band 1st Year GSA 1978 photograph by Gerry Kelly. Black and white photograph, landscape.

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David Band: Printed Textile Design June 1981

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Photocopied A4 sheet, possibly from 'Fifteen Degrees plus', with images and artist statement by David Band.

Cosmopolitan UK

Ephemera

DC 089/1/4
Series

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Ephemera relating to/created/accumulated during Fraser Taylor's time at The Glasgow School of Art.

Fashion show invitation

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Invitation to the Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show, Saturday 30th April 1983.

The Glasgow School of Art

Fashion show programme 1979

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Programme for Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show 1979, Tues 22nd - Saturday 26th May.

The Glasgow School of Art

Fashion show programme 1980

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Programme for the Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show 1980.

The Glasgow School of Art

Fifteen Degrees Plus

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Fifteen Degrees Plus, a student publication from the GSA Textile department. Features information on students and their work.

Cosmopolitan UK

First year students on Renfrew Street

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Verso: GSA 1977/8 Photograph by Gerry Kelly, 1st Year. Fraser Taylor, Morag Ross, Robert McCann, Lis Martin. Black and white photograph, landscape.

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Fraser Taylor drawing in studio

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Verso: 'Fraser Taylor 1st Year GSA 1978 photograph by Gerry Kelly'. Black and white photograph, landscape.

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Fraser Taylor graduation photograph

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Fraser Taylor in graduation robes with his degree show. Colour photograph.

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Fraser Taylor: Printed Textile Design June 1981

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Photocopied A4 sheet, possibly from 'Fifteen Degrees plus', with images and artist statement by Fraser Taylor.

Cosmopolitan UK

GSA student material

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Textiles and student papers from Fraser Taylor's time at The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) as an undergraduate student.

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Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Black and white fashion photograph of two models wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model on left wears helmet, has large pads on shoulder and garment with buckles and loose trousers gathered at the waist. Model on right wears dark padded garment with ties between knees.

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Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears shoulder pads and trousers with buckle features and padded attachments which match the shoulder pads. Model stands against backdrop of geometric textile which matches the textile on their chest.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Model in garment that blends seamlessly into background.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garment made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model stands with back to camera, wearing dress with dark and patterned panels, and tie details.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Square black and white fashion photograph of two models wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model on left holds helmet under arm, has large pads on shoulder and garment with buckles and loose trousers gathered at the waist. Model on right wears garment with padded upper half and ties.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing dress made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model is holding a spotlight in front of her, aiming it at the ground. Pattern on dress and textile background is geometric.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Female model wearing a deconstructed jumpsuit.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Black and white fashion photograph of garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Two models wear trousers with leather details, shoulder padding and straps in fabric tape.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garment made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears geometric dress which matches textile backdrop and holds her arm in a 'sling'/pocket/layering feature.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Fashion photographs of garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Two models, one dark haired, one fair haired, wear chunky sectioned garments, featuring straps/ties in fabric tape, and stand back to back.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Fashion photographs of models wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. This photograph overlays images from two or more negatives and features two models wearing contrasting light and dark dresses. Each model appears facing both forward and back. The images also features a spotlight.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Model wearing deconstructed jumpsuit against matching backdrop.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Black and white fashion photograph of garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears trouser with leather details and shoulder padding.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Model wearing black garment against white backdrop.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garment made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears dark dress with single pale tie detail on front, and tie details down sides.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Photograph from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Model, cropped at head, wearing deconstructed jumpsuit.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Two models, in deconstructed jumpsuits, pose almost as reflections of one another.

Taylor, Fraser

Image from student photo shoot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model holds arm out to side and other arm on hip. The garment features straps/ties and a semi-circular hoop detail.

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Model fashion portrait, white dress

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Fashion photographs of model in white dress and gloves made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Possibly in Mackintosh Building. Black and white photograph, portrait.

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Model fashion portrait, white shirt

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Fashion photograph of model in white sleeveless shirt and trousers. Colour photograph, portrait.

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Model fashion portraits, pierrot

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Fashion portraits of pierrot style design, 2 different models and locations. Possible Alexander ‘Greek’ Thompson building. Colour photographs, portrait and landscape. 3 photographs.

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Morag Ross drawing in studio

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

'Morag Ross 1st Year GSA 1978 photograph by Gerry Kelly'. Black and white photograph, landscape.

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Photograph of a punk performance

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Singer in leopard print trousers and facepaint, dancers behind. Audience seated and standing. Possibly GSA students union. Verso: 'Frank McEwan Printed Textiles 1976-?'

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Photograph of a punk performance

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Singer in leopard print trousers and facepaint, dancers behind. Audience seated and standing. Possibly GSA students union. Verso: 'Frank McEwan Printed Textiles 1976-?'

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Photographs

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

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Photographs/Slides

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

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Printed textiles

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

5 printed textiles, including printed lengths, a square scarf and a sample fashion textile.

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Robert McCann drawing in studio

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Verso: 'Robert McCann 1st Year GSA 1978 photograph by Gerry Kelly'. Black and white photograph, landscape.

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Slides

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Slides of Fraser Taylor's GSA student work; fabric details and pages of sketchbooks. Also includes documentation of garments.

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Student fashion show

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Fashion show of printed dresses with hanging fabric backdrop. Colour photograph, portrait.

Taylor, Fraser

Student fashion show

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Fashion show of garments shown in DC 089/1/3/13. Black and white photographs, portrait format.

Taylor, Fraser

Student fashion show

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Student fashion show in Mackintosh Lecture Theatre. Model in pink jumpsuit and jacket, compare in white jacket. Mackintosh light fixture visible. Colour photograph.

Taylor, Fraser

Student fashion show

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Fashion show of garments shown in DC 089/1/3/13. Black and white photographs, portrait format.

Taylor, Fraser

Student fashion show

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Student fashion show in Mackintosh Lecture Theatre. Model in transparent black dress. Mackintosh mirror visible. Colour photograph.

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Student fashion show

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Fashion show of printed dresses shown in DC 089/1/3/17 with hanging fabric and chicken wire backdrop. Black and white gloss photographs, portrait and landscape. 12 photographs.

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Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

DC 089
Collection
c1978-2015

The collection consists of printed textiles, garments and papers relating to Fraser Taylor's time as an undergraduate student at GSA (1978-1981), a postgraduate student at RCA (1983), and items relating to other professional activities. It also includes examples of textiles and associated ephemera for design collective The Cloth (1983-1987).

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