- DC 068/8/9/v2
- Part
- c1953-1990
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- DC 068/8/9/v1
- Part
- c1953-1990
- DC 068/9
- Series
- c1948-1990
Contains a collection of textile designs by Sylvia Chalmers. Includes designs for tablemats, tea cosies, kerchiefs, quilts, herb bags, cushions, dressprints and aprons.
Named designs include:
- 'Califonia' [sic]
- 'Niaomi'
- 'Pink cyclamen'
- 'Eglington'
- 'Penang'
- 'Tulip tops'
- 'Hellzapoppin'
Also includes:
- oledon & solesol wat dyes colour chart
- pamphlet on Japanese stencil-dyed paper placemats
- 'Pictorial embroidery by former students of the GSA' poster
- 'GSA exhibition of embroidery & weaving' poster
- 'Fern' wallpaper
- 'Proposed CRM design for new reception room and dining room curtains and panels at Wm teacher's offices, St Enoch's Sq, Glasgow'
Some of this material was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. The items in question have been assessed by a conservator. Some paper conservation was completed in 2019, but unfortunately in some cases no remedial work is possible.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/8
- Series
- c1953-1990
Contains 20 fabric samples in 13 different geometric and floral designs. Named designs include: 'Rum', 'Kildare', 'Plane leaf', 'Cobra', 'Palamos'. Some designs were done for Elisabeth Eaton Ltd.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/10
- Item
- c1953-1990
DC 068/7/10/1: Printed cushion cover in green and white with owl on one side and a hedgehog on the other
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/9/10
- Item
- c1953-1990
Printed cotton handkerchief with design of the Scottish black faced sheep in blue on a white background.
- DC 068/7/9/9
- Item
- c1953-1990
Printed cotton handkerchief with design of the Scottish black faced sheep in black on a white background.
- DC 068/7/9/8
- Item
- c1953-1990
Printed cotton handkerchief with repeating design of heart shaped festive wreath in red, brown, and white.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/9/7
- Item
- c1953-1990
Printed cotton handkerchief with repeating design of heart shaped festive wreath in teal, red, and white.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/9/6
- Item
- c1953-1990
Printed cotton handkerchief with garland with acorns in red and yellow on a white background.
- DC 068/7/9/5
- Item
- c1953-1990
Printed cotton handkerchief with garland with acorns in two shades of green on a white background.
- DC 068/7/9/4
- Item
- c1953-1990
Printed cotton handkerchief with repeating geometric floral pattern in brown and white.
- DC 068/7/9/3
- Item
- c1953-1990
Printed cotton handkerchief with repeating thistle pattern in olive green and white.
- DC 068/7/9/2
- Item
- c1953-1990
Printed cotton handkerchief floral pattern in green and blue with blue border on white background.
- DC 068/7/9/1
- Item
- c1953-1990
Printed cotton handkerchief floral pattern in green and pink with pink border on white background.
- DC 068/7/9
- Folder
- c1953-1990
Ten printed handkerchiefs.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/5/2
- Item
- c1953-1990
Green Isle of Muck kerchief featuring a bird motif.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/5/1
- Item
- c1953-1990
One purple kerchief labelled "'Fantasy' A Kerchief designed and printed by Sylvia Chalmers".
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/5
- Folder
- c1953-1990
Two kerchiefs designed by Sylvia Chalmers.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/4/3
- Item
- c1953-1990
Printed tea towel of the Waltzing Waters with description and illustration of the show, in green, blue, yellow and pink on white background.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/2/5
- Item
- c1953-1990
Small PVC coated printed tote bag with design on both sides of a stylised garden with flowers, insects and a fairy. In yellow, orange, pink, blue and green with a blue border and straps.
- DC 068/7/2/4/v2
- Part
- c1953-1990
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/2/4/v1
- Part
- c1953-1990
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/2/4
- Item
- c1953-1990
PVC coated printed tote bad with design on both sides of a stylised garden with flowers, insects and birds. In red, yellow and shades of green with a red border and straps.
- DC 068/7/2/3
- Item
- c1953-1990
PVC coated printed tote bag in blue, green, and white with design on both sides of Scottish motifs (bagpipes, thistle, trout, grouse, bottle of whisky, shortbread, haggis, and quaich) and celtic knotwork border.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/2/2
- Item
- c1953-1990
Green bag featuring a thistle design.
- DC 068/7/2/1
- Item
- c1953-1990
Blue tote bag featuring map of the Isle of Iona.
- DC 068/7/2
- Folder
- c1953-1990
Five tote bags designed by Sylvia Chalmers, printed and produced by Tuar Fabrics in Scotland and made of 100% PVC coated cotton.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/25
- Item
- c1953-1990
Tabard apron with thistle design in blue and green on white background, and blue border with small green thistles.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/24
- Item
- c1953-1990
Apron featuring flower basket and butterflies surrounded by other large flowers. Printed in shades of green and blue on cream-coloured background.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/23
- Item
- c1953-1990
Apron featuring curling stone in center and crossing brooms in shades of blue and white. Text reads "Wegen curling club".
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/22
- Item
- c1953-1990
Blue apron with badge of SWRI and border in white and yellow.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/21
- Item
- c1953-1990
Blue apron with badge of SWRI (Scottish Women's Rural Institute) and border in white and yellow.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/20
- Item
- c1953-1990
Blue apron with design relating to Isle of Iona. Printed in white, yellow, green, pink, and purple
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/14
- Item
- c1953-1990
Child's apron featuring a number of different animals gathered around a birthday cake with "Happy Birthday" written across it. Printed in yellow, white, green, and grey on a blue background.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/13
- Item
- c1953-1990
Child's apron featuring a number of different animals gathered around a birthday cake with "Happy Birthday" written across it. Printed in yellow, orange, brown, and green on a red background.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/12
- Item
- c1953-1990
Apron with repeating design of thistles in purple, grey, and white.
This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/11
- Item
- c1953-1990
Apron featuring a basket containing cooking items and the words "Le Chef".
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/10
- Item
- c1953-1990
Apron with repeating design of thistles in red, tan, and white.
Chalmers, Sylvia
"Season of mist and mellow fruitfulness" apron
- DC 068/7/1/9
- Item
- c1953-1990
Apron printed with basket of fruit and bottles and with a garland of fruits and flowers around the border. Featuring the words "Season of mist and mellow fruitfulness".
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1
- Folder
- c1953-1990
A collection of 25 aprons designed by Sylvia Chalmers, printed and produced by Tuar Fabrics in Scotland.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/8
- Item
- c1953-1990
Harrods "cooks way" apron in red with white straps.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/7
- Item
- c1953-1990
Apron in blue, green, and white with Scottish motifs (bagpipes, thistle, trout, grouse, bottle of whisky, shortbread, haggis, and quaich) and a celtic knotwork border.
Chalmers, Sylvia
- DC 068/7/1/5
- Item
- c1953-1990
Tamdhu apron in yellow and green.
Chalmers, Sylvia