Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Three woven cotton samples fixed to cream card backing. Card titled - 'Use of Cellophane'. On reverse, hand written pencil note records: Sampler identified by Kath Whyte as belonging to Ethel Mairet, Ditchling, Sussex plus four sheets of samples presumed to be samples woven as a student at Ditchling by Kathleen Whyte.

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Placemat

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

One of a set of six matching woven placemats in olive and white.

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Oblong Raffia Sample

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Different types of stitching in shades of brown, cream. "Joan Mitchell" on reverse.

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Forest Sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Mounted Weave Samples x 9

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Folder of various student work and notes

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Folder containing Kath Whyte's samples & records on visual disturbances caused by a lens implants. This includes a letter from Shelia to Kath outlining discussion with ophthalmologist about Kath’s drawings, pen drawings on clear plastic, two texts entitled ‘Record of “Extra-Visual Perception” as seen after a cataract operation on the left eye- before spectacles –", one piece of card with preserved flower buds wrapped in plastic, one multimedia artwork, two cards bearing the text ‘Light Experiments - after eye operations, 1977’ and five pages of abstract pen and pencil drawings.

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Woven Yellow Cushion

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

5 zigzag stripes across front on coarse fabric in shades of yellow, orange and grey.

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Drawing - Majorcan Hillside

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Pencil Sketch - Cult 1947

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Brown weave length

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Folder of Early Teaching Aids

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Needlework Development Scheme collections.

1&2. Both contain 2 pieces of grey linen on cream card showing variations of hemstitch, straight stitch, herringbone stitch, drawn thread and 4 side stitch.
1. Piece of grey paper divided into 4 sections with floral templates. Pale blue linen sampler with embroidered flowers in blue and white thread. Part of Needlework Development Scheme from 1930s.
1. Folded piece of grey paper with 2 white paper templates on each side. 2 linen embroidered samples. 4 small square designs on back in blue biro. "NDS 1950's" written on back.
1. Piece of folded blue paper with 3 cut paper templates. Large embroidered maltese cross with paper template on inside.
"NDS 1950's" written on back.

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Mounted weave sample

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

One of five mounted weave samples by Mrs Mairet in different blends and varieties of materials including wool, silk, gauze, cotton and linen.

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White wool sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

White woollen background with turquoise, purple and red wool and silk embroidery.

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Eaglesham Preservation Society

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains Eaglesham Preservation Society letter, 11 June 1956; and Eaglesham Preservation Society Report, n.d.

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General Conservation

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains copy of Eaglesham 1769-1969 Conservation Area pamphlet complied by Andrew Wilson; photocopy of handwritten lecture notes on conservation in Eaglesham; copy of Eaglesham Conservation Area Planning Guidelines and accompanying letter, October 1977; Plan of Eaglesham, September 1949; and Eastwood District Council Eaglesham Local Plan: Report of Survey, January 1978.

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Kath Whyte's Eaglesham Property

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains two letters from Renfrewshire Valuation Appeal Committee regarding property at 51 Montgomerie Street, Eaglesham.

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Photographs of Eaglesham

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains two colour photographs of Eaglesham.

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Eaglesham's first queen & maids photograph

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains a black & white photograph of Eaglesham's first queen Betty McGhie (dressed by K Whyte) and her two maids listed as Cowan and Shearer.

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Eaglesham Memorabilia

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains a calendar and postcards picturing Eaglesham.

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Church Documents

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains Eaglesham Old and Carswell Parish News Pastoral Letter, March 1995; and Congregation Accounts with accompanying letter, 1994.

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Papers relating to Kath Whyte's church activities

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains papers relating to the provision of Communion Cloths for Eaglesham Old and Carswell Parish Church; including estimates with attached samples and a design sketch.

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Collected newscuttings

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

A collection of newscuttings relating to embroidery, various exhibitions, GSA staff & students, and artists from Aberdeen & Arbroath.

Also includes a scrapbook of newscuttings containing articles re: Aberdeen Exhibition of Modern Embroidery, Gray's School Former Pupils' Exhibition, etc; as well as costume and architecture images.

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Embroidered Purse, Betty White

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Rectangular bag tapestry woven with tree and sun design. Initials 'BDW' on inside flap. Stud fastener on inside corners of flap. Green lining and small inside pocket, mainly shades of purple, green and orange.

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Green Embroidered Square Cushion with pad

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Stylised tree design on front contained within circle. Satin and stem stitches in purple, pink, orange, white and brown. One edge over sewn in red thread. Label: purchased Scandinavian cushion sewn by Kath Whyte.

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Embroidered Blue Bag, Student work

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Possibly a work bag. Circular embroidered design in thick linen thread, shades of blue and cream. Star in centre and 6 covered buttons with loop fastenings on flap.

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Embroidered Sample, 'Tree Garden' (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Big Fat Sampler, large wall hanging with square design (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Embroidered Piece 'Fishwife' (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Colourful wool sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Colourful satin stitch wool sampler on open weave canvas, with square design.

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Embroidery sample

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Cream canvas with grey and black threads mainly in squared herringbone stitch on open weave cotton aida fabric with square designs

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Embroidery sample

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Grey aida fabric sample with sheaf stitch patterns in a variety of yarn

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Embroidery sample

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

A sample with grey binca with purple wool embroidery

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Mounted weave sample

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

One of five mounted weave samples by Mrs Mairet in different blends and varieties of materials including wool, silk, gauze, cotton and linen.

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Embroidery sample

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Blue and white threads on blue background. Label identifies this as "Pattern building with up and down buttonhole stitch", illustration number 20 in "Design & Embroidery" by Kath Whyte, published by Bratsford, 1969.

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Embroidery sample

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Mixed coloured threads on orange background. Label identifies this as "Free pattern up and down blanket stitch", illustration 111, page 135, in "Design & Embroidery" by Kath Whyte, published by Bratsford, 1969.

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