- DC 029/7/31E
- Item
- c1930s-1970s
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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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.
*Not available / given
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
One of a set of six matching woven placemats in olive and white.
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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.
*Not available / given
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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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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Pictorial tapestry rug featuring a pheasant
Tapestry rug of worsted yarn and jute in acid colours featuring a pheasant in a floral landscape. Labelled "8017, 36 x 16 ins Tapestry, ID 2/2/12, 17th Nov 1888".
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Pictorial tapestry rug featuring a lion and lioness
Tapestry looped pile rug in bright acid colours depicting a standing lion and sleeping lioness among rocks and plants against a vivid sunset. "A4 8046" on reverse as well as "lion & lioness".
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Photograph of women wearing varied outfits
The photograph features eleven female students wearing a variety of outfits. The photograph shows five female names on the reverse.
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Photograph of women portraying a scene
The photograph features fourteen women representing a scene. One of the women is on her knees, head bowed. There is a sign with the words 'A daft lot'.
The reverse of the photograph shows a text addressed to Archibald Haswell Miller.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Cretan. Traditional design of scrolling pattern of animals, figures, birds and flowers. Dark blue silk embroidery on natural linen background, mostly in Cretan stitch.
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Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Pale blue sampler with grey metallic thread and chenille. Buttonhole stitch and couching.
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Embroidered cotton nightdress bag.
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Part of blue silk floral outfit worn by Miss Cranston.
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Part of blue silk floral outfit worn by Miss Cranston.
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Part of blue silk floral outfit worn by Miss Cranston.
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Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Embroidered abstract picture on metallic blue and green stripes with blue and green stitching.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Showing 'Midhurst - the town in the midst of the woods', with roads, buildings and figures. Very fine stitchery on natural cotton. Framed but unglazed.
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This screen printed banner with a large photo of Mackintosh depicts his signature and the Glasgow School of Art emblem reading: "There is honour in honest error none in the icy perfection of the mere stylist".
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Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Long linen sample with seven plastic triangles and fabric collage with stitching.
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Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Gold coloured embroidered rectangular runner with pulled thread work in centre and delicate embroidery in cream thread. 8 small bows at each short edge and stem stitch along both sides.
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Part of Embroidered and Woven Textile Collection, Glasgow School of Art
Fine cream lace collar. Delicate lace collar with 2cm looped edging at top edge. Possibly Alecon lace.
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Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Cotton on canvas knot stitched sampler.
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Striped cotton jumpsuit in cream, light and dark green, light and dark lilac, and khaki. The design of the garment suggests that the material was dyed to suit. Strapless fitted bodice with darts opening to wide legged trousers which gather at the ankles in a decorative thread weave cuff. Lace tie fastening on the front of the bodice with braided cord made from coloured threads that match the material. The garment demonstrates a variety of pattern cutting and construction skills and was probably made for a Glasgow School of Art fashion show.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
British. Blue silk, hand stitched quilting.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Danish. Traditional work on natural linen incorporating drawn thread work and embroidery in satin-stitch. Relies for its effect on the changes of texture of the embroidery . Design based on stylised flower and plant forms.
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Large double-faced hanging in twill weave with a design of vertical stripes in the upper half and aquarium fish behind a grid in the lower half. Woven in cream-coloured thread with a glittering effect, and black threads to create the design. It also has grommets for hanging.
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Handkerchief, Ayrshire embroidery
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Scottish. Very fine lawn with flower and leaf design at each corner and initial 'A' in pink in one corner. Very fine drawn fillings and drawn hem.
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Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Grey linen sampler with two rows of sequins and metallic thread embroidery.
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Green silk batik dress possibly made using the traditional Asian batik wax resist dyeing process.
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Graduation gown belonging to William McCance.
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Glasgow style tie-back or belt
Glasgow style tie-back or belt, featuring silk, applique and metal studs. 'GSA' embroidered in centre.
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This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014 and was conserved in 2018-19. The digital images attached to this record are of stencils which were loose inside the front cover of the book, and not pages of the book itself.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
English. Fine white corded silk waistcoat with floral border incorporating the rose, thistle and shamrock. Pockets have embroidered flaps. Part of the spotted background has been unpicked. Shows influence of Chinese embroideries. 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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Mink fur wrap with tails.
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Fragment of Greek Island Embroidery
Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Greek. Embroidered in coloured silks and metal thread. Symmetrical floral design with stylised roses and carnations etc.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Indian. Coloured silk on brown woollen background. Kashmir cone design. Not very high quality nor in good condition.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Greek. On coarse linen embroidered in cross-stitch in grey and pink thick cotton yarn. Stylised repeating leaf motif.
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Tapestry woven floral rug in acid colours featuring a flower-filled central medallion on a red and orange background with similar serpentine floral border. "8037 A7" stencilled on reverse.
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Cape sleeved jacket with long, mermaid style fishtail made of an iridescent synthetic fabric lined with green synthetic silk and decorated with strands of couched wool in a fish scale design. Thought to have been made and used as a costume for a masque or play at The Glasgow School of Art in the early-mid 20th century.
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Black, pink, green and cream woven fabric with paper cut sketch attached, mounted on black card.
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Paper test piece for textile design made from cut and rolled coloured paper in shades of brown with orange circular highlights.
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"Eskimo" doll with snowshoes, bag and "Eskimo" baby, holding a fish.
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Embroidered velvet in mauve and pink silks. Thought to be by Ann Macbeth.
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Embroidered sampler on woven raffia background
Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Cream raffia plain woven fabric embroidered with coarse linen thread in grey, beige and cream. Stored with KW22 and KW23 in binder.
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Embroidered Sample, 'Tree Garden'
Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Sampler worked on loosely woven cream cotton and wool material. Abstract garden design with large loose straight stitches in variety of yarn types. Shades of green, brown, cream and orange.
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Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Picture of female figure in blue dress wearing red scarf and carrying bowl on head. Embroidered in tapestry wool of various colours. Attached paper label "fish wife", Kath Whyte student piece.
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Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme
Indian. Rust cotton background tie-dyed deep brown and embroidered with geometric design. Cotton and silk embroidery in subtle colour scheme.
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Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Canvas padded and attached to wooden frame. Design of squares containing stylised flowers. Yellow, red, blue and grey with navy edging.
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