Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

NDS/F/3
Item
[19th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Armenian. Traditional towel with formal floral decoration in silk and metal thread embroidery at each end. Hand woven cotton background.

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Tudor Flower Motif

NDS/GB/1
Item
16th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British formal flower motif outlined in chain-stitched metal thread, on linen. Blackwork fillings in silk in several patterns have become worn in places. The motif has been cut out of background and mounted on modern linen. About half the metal thread embroidery is modern restoration. Shows influence of formal Sanish design. Much of the outline is restoration and has been remounted. This work may have been carried out in J&P Coats studio. Another identical and two related motifs, donated to the NDS by John Jacoby are in the Embroiderers' Guild Collection (EG 206). Originally they may have been part of a cover for a long cushion.

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Trimming of mauve linen

DC 020/1
Item
c1914

Part of Examples of Mackintosh Fabric

A fabric trimming from a cushion cover, embroidered before the First World War. The cover has pink roses and green foliage embroidered on authentic 'Mackintosh' mauve linen fabric.It is possible that both design and fabric were purchased from Brown and Beveridge, Bath Street, Glasgow.

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Tray Cloth

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Swedish. Coarse linen scrim with border decoration in linen embroidery. Design of squares of satin stitch with pulled thread fillings. By Svensk Hemslojd, Stockholm.

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Tray cloth

NDS/F/49
Item
[19th century-20th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Swedish. Yellow linen scrim with drawn thread work and embroidery in white linen.

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Tray Cloth

NDS/F/48
Item
mid 20th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Swedish. Pale turquoise linen scrim decorated with squared design with drawn thread work, and embroidery in beige linen.

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Tracing paper overlay for the poster for the film screening of "Mechanical Ballet"

GSAA/EPH/10/164
Item
[Mar 1971]

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

This overlay accompanies the poster for the screening of Bruce Lacey's "Mechanical Ballet" which can be found under reference number GSAA/EPH/10/162. Lacey is an eccentric character known for working with sculpture, sound and performance and has been featured in a number of British films including the Beatles' film 'Help'. The screening was held in The Haldane Building on the 15th of April 1971. Lacey screened a number of stills from his ICA exhibition during this event.

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Towel Scarf

NDS/F/53
Item
[18th century-19th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Turkish. Decorated at each end with formalised repeating tree design in green and yellow silks and metal threads, on fine cotton.

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Towel Scarf

NDS/F/52
Item
[18th century-19th century]

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Turkish. Handwoven striped silk towel. Border of repeating flower motifs at each end in silk and metal threads. Tasselled fringe.

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Toucan block printing display case

NMC/1626
Item
20th century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Display of block printing process in wooden display case, featuring toucan design. Back of case has GSA label with writing "Block Printing C". Due to information in archival documentation, display case can be dated pre-1943.

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"Tiger at the Gates"

Part of Student material by Lindsay Winning, student at The Glasgow School of Art

Play by Jean Giraudoux, first published in 1955. Used for GSA drama production in February 1965. Note in front cover: "Festival (April 12-19th) Play (27th 28th 29th Feb)". Annotations and notes by Winning.

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Three Fishermen

NMC/0413
Item
19th century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Original embroidery depicting three fishermen.

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'The Use of Vegetable Dyes for Beginners' by Violetta Thurston

Part of Papers of Margaret Elizabeth Galt, student of Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Labelled 'Betty Galt, 8 Ibroxholm Place, Glasgow'.

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The Status of Art in Education, J MacGregor

GSAA/DIR/9/75/15
Item
c1934

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Report.

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"The Noble Spaniard"

Part of Student material by Lindsay Winning, student at The Glasgow School of Art

Play by W Somerset Maugham, first published in 1953. Used for GSA production, March 1964. Includes notes and annotations by Winning.

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The Improvement of the Status of Art in Education, J C Morrison

GSAA/DIR/9/75/12
Item
Oct 1934

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Memorandum of Evidence: The Improvement of the Status of Art in Education, J Coutts Morrison, Director of Education, County of Stirling.

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The Glasgow School of Art tie

NMC/1564
Item
Mid 20th Century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

The Glasgow School of Art tie made by Rowans, Glasgow and Birmingham.

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The Glasgow School of Art still life object, coffee pot

NMC/1807
Item
c1900s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Metal, possibly tin, coffee pot with repair to handle using a more elaborate metal handle from another vessel to replace damaged section. Part of the GSA handling collection, marked 'sch 19' in red paint on base.

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The Glasgow School of Art still life object, candlestick

NMC/1806
Item
c1800s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Simple metal candleholder on circular tray base with row of piercings on base. Part of the GSA handling collection, 'GSA 49' in red paint on base.

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The Glasgow School of Art still life object, candlestick

NMC/1803
Item
c1880s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Metal trefoil style candle holder on flat tray base,for thick candle, possibly ecclesiastical. Used for school handling collection, marked 'sch 66' in red paint on the base.

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The Glasgow School of Art still life object, candlestick

NMC/1804
Item
c1800s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Metal, possibly brass, simple inverse funnel shape candlestick from the GSA handling collection with 'GSA 927' marked in red on the base.

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The Glasgow School of Art still life object, candle holder

NMC/1805
Item
c1800s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Heavy, machined brass candle holder. Threaded bore in base suggests that there may have been other parts to this originally, possibly the base for a candelabra. Part of the School handling collection, marked 'sch 40' in red paint on base.

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The Glasgow School of Art scarf

NMC/1562
Item
Early 20th Century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

The Glasgow School of Art scarf featuring the school emblem.

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The Glasgow School of Art painting smock

NMC/1568
Item
Mid 20th century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Blue linen artist's painting smock worn by a student of The Glasgow School of Art.

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The Glasgow School of Art cream blazer

NMC/1561
Item
Early 20th Century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

The Glasgow School of Art uniform, worn by a previous student.

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The Glasgow School of Art blazer badge

NMC/1563
Item
Early 20th Century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Embroidered The Glasgow School of Art blazer badge.

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The Glasgow Art Club Burns Supper menu

Part of Papers of Conrad McKenna, student and staff member at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Menu and schedule for the Burns Supper hosted by the Glasgow Art Club. Includes two woodcut prints.

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The Edinburgh School of Salesmanship, Extract

GSAA/DIR/9/75/23
Item
c1934

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

The Edinburgh School of Salesmanship. Extract from Pamphlet Published by Yorkshire Council for further Education.

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The Duncan of Jordanstone Bequest: Memorandum for the Educational Endowments (Scotland) Commission

GSAA/DIR/9/80
Item
Oct 1936

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

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The Alexander Thompson Travelling Scholarship: A memorial chapel

NMC/0386A
Item
c1890s-1920s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Full size details of capitals, marbles. Design entry for The Alexander Thompson Travelling Scholarship.

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The Alexander Thompson Travelling Scholarship: A memorial chapel

NMC/0386B
Item
c1890s-1920s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Section through choir etc. Design entry for The Alexander Thompson Travelling Scholarship.

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The Alexander Thompson Travelling Scholarship: A memorial chapel

NMC/0386C
Item
c1890s-1920s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Section through choir. Design entry for The Alexander Thompson Travelling Scholarship.

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Thatchers working on a cottage

Part of Papers of Henry Young Alison, artist and Interim Director of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

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Textile sample

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

One of fourteen textile samples which have been housed together in a pink paper folder.

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Textile collage

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

Textile collage in blues and greens using netting, satin and chiffon, attached to neutral linen backing. Mounted on card.

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Text from Gordon Huntly exhibition and example designs

Part of Papers of Conrad McKenna, student and staff member at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Text by Robin Rennie. Design possibly by Michael Healey (Head of Graphics). Robin Rennie described as 'former Head of Liberal Studies' in this print out.

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Text from Arts of Christmas Exhibition

Part of Papers of Conrad McKenna, student and staff member at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Text by Conrad McKenna. Used as part of exhibition of Chrismas Cards at The Glasgow Art Club.

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Terms of Reference for Sub-Committee on Museums

GSAA/DIR/9/75/75
Item
23 Sep 1937

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

Scottish Committee for Art and Industry.

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Teapot cosy

NMC/0442
Item
c1900-1905

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

White linen with embroidered cross stitch.

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Teapot cosy

NMC/0434
Item
c1900-1905

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Blue and white linen with applique. Stitched inscription: "A McG". Possibly a student of Ann Macbeth. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

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Tea cosy

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Swiss. Natural linen with peacock design from the Grisons, in black cross stitch. Black hand made cord along the seam joining sides. Removable quilted lining decorated with black stars.

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Tea cosy

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

German (Berlin). Apricot cotton with appliqued braids and cords and french knots.

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Tea cosy

NMC/1595
Item
c1920s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Blue tea cosy with white padded lining featuring geometric design embroidery, and gold, pink and black threadwork.

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Tea cosy

NMC/0418
Item
c1900-1905

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Fuschia design. Possibly made at one of The Glasgow School of Art's Saturday morning classes, c1905-1910.

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Tea cosy

NMC/0419
Item
c1900-1905

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Embroidered tea cosy with flowers and butterfly motif. Possibly made at one of The Glasgow School of Art's Saturday morning classes, early 1900s.

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Tea cosy

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

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Tapestry sampler

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

Open weave tapestry backing with woollen knotted stitching in browns and thick gold metallic thread.

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Tapestry rug featuring peasant scene

DC 077/6
Item
c1920s-1930s

Part of Stoddard-Templeton Carpet and Textile Collection

Tapestry rug featuring a scene of peasants in Slavic dress dancing around a musician watched by a group of children in the foreground. "36/367 A2" stencilled on reverse; "Peasant dancing" also on reverse.

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Tape Lace, Baby's Bonnet