The Glasgow School of Art blazer badge
- NMC/1563
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- Early 20th Century
Embroidered The Glasgow School of Art blazer badge.
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The Glasgow School of Art blazer badge
Embroidered The Glasgow School of Art blazer badge.
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The Glasgow School of Art tie made by Rowans, Glasgow and Birmingham.
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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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Architectural competition drawing
Large presentation drawing of Glasgow School of Art campus showing new public space on Renfrew Street in claret and crimson on cream paper.
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Cast metal (probably bronze) commemorative plaque from the Mackintosh building with raised lettering reading, 'To record the use of this building as a sphagnum moss depot. during the Great War and the thanks of the Scottish Branch British Red Cross Society to the generous donors. April 1919.'
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Poster for an exhibition of paintings by Jock MacInnes
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of paintings by Jock MacInnes, a graduate of The Glasgow School Of Art. The exhibition was held in the Mackintosh Museum in The Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building from the 27th of October to the 7th of November 1975.
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Poster for a talk entitled 'Landscape Photography' given by Thomas Joshua Cooper
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture by Thomas Joshua Cooper which was organised by The Glasgow School Of Art's graphic design department. Cooper works at The Glasgow School Of Art as head of fine art photography and is regarded as an authoritative figure in his field. The talk was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre within The Glasgow School Of Art on Friday the 29th of October 1993.
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Poster for a talk by Con Higgins
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a talk given by the mountaineer Con Higgins about his experiences at The Glasgow School Of Art. Higgins is known for tackling difficult climbs and was recognised as one of the first people to climb the 'Albatross' side of Ben Nevis in 1978.
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Poster for the Master of Design degree show entitled 'Formal Facts: Form Follows Function'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised The Glasgow School Of Art Master of Design degree show in 1985. The exhibition ran from the 7th to the 13th of December and was held in the Mackintosh Building on The Glasgow School Of Art campus. Exhibitors included Willie Aitken, Janice Kirkpatrick, Adele Patrick, Heather McMurchie, Gary Morgan and Iain Roberts. Janice Kirkpatrick went on to found Glasgow based design consultancy Graven Images.
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Poster for an exhibition of work by Eduardo Paolozzi entitled 'Sci-Fi'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of work by the Scottish artist Eduardo Paolozzi. Paolozzi is known for his collage and sculptural works and he often made work in a public setting. This exhibition was held in the Newbery Foyer in the Newbery Tower at The Glasgow School Of Art.
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Poster advertising Activities Week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised various events happening during The Glasgow School Of Art's activities week in 1971. The poster details a number of film screenings and talks which took place in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre. Other events included visits to the National Engineering Laboratory in East Kilbride and to an exhibition of prints by the London based printmaking organisation Editions Alecto. There was also an exhibition of work by John McInnes which was held in the Mackintosh Museum.
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Poster for a poetry and jazz event
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an event showcasing jazz and poetry which was held in the Haldane building at The Glasgow School Of Art. There were a number of notable performers at the event including Liz Lochead, Tom Leonard, Tom Buchan, Edwin Morgan and The Billy Kyle Quintet.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item forms part of a large scale poster advertising The Glasgow School Of Art's 1986 activities week. This portion of the poster advertises a fashion show which was held in the school's Assembly Hall from the 10th to the 15th of March. Tickets were priced at £2.50 with a £1 discount for concessions. Taylor Fegusson hairdressers were responsible for styling the model's hair and the set was designed by the Royal Scottish Academy Of Music And Drama.
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Poster for an exhibition entitled 'Contemporary Visions'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition showcasing work made by seven international architects who were asked to produce work inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The poster conveys how "seven of the world's leading architects have made installations in the Glasgow School of Art. They are personal homages to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and a mark of his international significance today." The poster was designed by Blue Peach, Glasgow. The show, held in the Mackintosh Museum on the Glasgow School of Art's campus featured the work of: - Filippo Alison (Naples) - Edward Cullinan (London) - Aldo Van Eyck (Amsterdam) - Hans Hollein (Vienna) - Arata Isozaki (Tokyo) - Lean Krier (Luxembourg) - Stanley Tigerman (Chicago)
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Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
One of three posters for the Big Screen Film Festival at Glasgow School of Art in June 2012.
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Poster advertising a film screening of 'Mirror'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster advertising a film screening of an Andrei Torkovsky film 'Mirror' in the Bourdon Lecture Theatre on Wednesday 12th March, 1:30pm.
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Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
One of three posters for the Big Screen Film Festival at Glasgow School of Art in June 2012.
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Poster for screening of film 'Cul de Sac', Glasgow
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for screening of film 'Cul de Sac' and 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre', Mackintosh Lecture Theatre. Poster signed by Denis Crossan. The date of the screening is not given but is believed to be late 20th century.
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Poster for 'Exhibition of Crafts', Edinburgh
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for 'Exhibition of Crafts', Scottish Craft Centre, Acheson House, Edinburgh, 08 Jul 1953-22 Jul 1953. The exhibition featured the work of students of Aberdeen School of Art, Dundee College of Art, Edinburgh College of Art and Glasgow School of Art.
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Poster for exhibition 'James D. Robertson Paintings 1956-2000', Glasgow
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for exhibition 'James D. Robertson Paintings 1956-2000', The Glasgow School of Art, 22 Jul 2000-01 Sep 2000. The artwork featured is 'Inlet', 1980.
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Poster for screening of film 'La Vie de Boheme', by Aki Kaurismaki
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for screening of film 'La Vie de Boheme', by Aki Kaurismaki in the Bourdon Lecture Theatre, 26 Oct 2012
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Poster for screening of film 'The End of Summer', by Yasujiro Ozu
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for screening of film 'The End of Summer', by Yasujiro Ozu in the Bourdon Lecture Theatre. Screening date is unknown but believed to be late 20th century.
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Poster for an exhibition called 'Poster Graphics' by Paul Peter Piech
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for 'Poster Graphics, Peter Paul Piech' exhibition at the Mackintosh Museum. The exhibition date was 01 May-10 May, year unknown but believed to be late 20th century. Blue edition.
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Poster for an exhibition 'Scozia a Cassina Milano'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for exhibition 'Scozia a Cassina Milano' by The Glasgow School of Art students held in Milan, Italy, 23 Mar 1984-06 Apr 1984. The exhibition included ceramics, embroidery and fabrics, design for furniture, furnishings and industrial products, silverware and jewellery, graphic art, illustration and printed fabrics.
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Poster of a copy of the Declaration of Arbroath
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster of a copy of the Declaration of Arbroath. With the compliments of the Foulis Archive Press and the Scottish Design Centre on the occasion of the Exhibition of Scottish Print, Proof '76, Glasgow, Oct 1976.
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Ship block printing display case
Wooden display case showing process of wood and linoleum block printing, featuring ship design. Loose paper GSA label once attached to back of case with writing "Design. B-Block Printing". Due to information in archival documentation, display case can be dated pre-1943. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014 and was conserved in 2018.
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Display case showing techniques of enamelling, step by step examples, and materials used. Due to information in archival documentation, display case can be dated pre-1943. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014 and was conserved in 2018.
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Display case showing process of etching and materials used. Back of display case has GSA label with writing "Etching B, 19.1.58". Due to information in archival documentation, display case can be dated pre-1943. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014 and was conserved in 2018.
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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.
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Grey metal sign, Glasgow School of Art Newbery, in modern serif black typeface. Six fixing points for attaching to exterior of building.
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Sandstone plaque - The Glasgow School of Art Common Room
Sandstone name plaque for the GSA Common Room, which was part of the building on the opposite side of Renfrew Street aquired ca. 1920 to allow the School to expand. This building housed the Assembly Hall which was opened in 1929, so other facillities are assumed to date from around the same time. (Plaque was formerly wrongly identified as that for the Assembly Hall).
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Sandstone plaque - The Glasgow School of Art Staff Refectory
Sandstone name plaque for the GSA Staff Refectory, which was part of the building on the opposite side of Renfrew Street aquired ca. 1920 to allow the School to expand. This building housed the Assembly Hall which was opened in 1929, so other facillities are assumed to date from around the same time.
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Banner from The Glasgow School of Art Textile Department
Charles Rennie Mackintosh banner. Larger version of scaled replica of banner that the Hunterian owns, featuring a tall standing female figure with pink rose and green leaves details.
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Poster for a photography exhibition at the Victoria Cafe
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of photography held in the Victoria Cafe from the 9th to the 20th of October 1978. Exhibiting in this show were a number of artists including: Elizabeth Urquhart, Ray McKenzie, Douglas Bryce, Chris Webster, Denis Crossan and Jack Fordy. The Victoria Cafe, where the show was held, was part of the original student union across from the Mackintosh building on GSA campus. The name "Douglas R. Bryce Graphics '78" is handwritten on the back of the poster.
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Poster for The Glasgow School of Art's 'Exhibition Of Embroidery And Weaving'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster promoted an exhibition in London showcasing embroidery and weaving work from The Glasgow School of Art. The exhibition was held in the Embroiders Guild on 73 Wimpole Street London, with a private view "tea party" for the event held on Sunday the 4th November 1979. The exhibition itself was open from the 5th to the 29th of November 1979.
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Poster for a series of exhibitions entitled 'Beyond the Repeatable Image: The Ontario Project'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a series of exhibitions featuring the work of contemporary artists from the province of Ontario in Canada. The exhibitions were organised by Visual Arts Ontario and were held in the Mackintosh Museum and the Newbery Gallery within The Glasgow School Of Art campus from the 25th February to the 22nd March 1985.
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Poster for MA Design degree show exhibition entitled 'Familiarity And Contempt'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised the degree show exhibition for the MA Design class of 1985. Exhibiting were designers Willie Aitken, Janice Kirkpatrick, Adele Patrick, Heather McMurchie, Gary Morgan and Ian Roberts. The exhibition was held at The Glasgow School Of Art.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art Fashion Show
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
The Glasgow School Of Art Fashion Show was held in the Assembly Building on The Glasgow School Of Art campus. The show ran once per day from the 11th to the 16th of March 1985. Tickets for this event were priced at £2 with a discounted price of £1.50 for students, O.A.Ps, parties and the unemployed.
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Poster advertising The Glasgow School Of Art Honours degree courses
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised the undergraduate BA Honours degree courses offered by The Glasgow School of Art. The poster states that those interested should write to The Glasgow School Of Art registrar for more information.
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Poster for a series of talks on 'Materials And Methods Of The Painter'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a series of talks held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre between the 25th of October and the 29th November 1982. Five talks were given by Donald Forbes of the Conservation Department and The National Galleries of Scotland. These talks were obligatory for second year drawing and painting students to attend.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art Fashion Show entitled 'Follow This Pattern'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised the 2005 Glasgow School Of Art Fashion show. The event was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre on The Glasgow School Of Art campus with performances running daily from the 1st to the 5th of March. Tickets for the event were priced at £5 with a discounted offer of £3 for concessions.
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Poster for film screenings of 'Arabian Nights' and 'Laura' at The Glasgow School Of Art
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a film screening of both Pier Paolo Pasolini's 'Arabian Nights' and Otto Preminger's 'Laura' on the 2nd of November 1975. The event was organised by The Glasgow School Of Art's film society and was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre in The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Building.
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Poster for a printmaking degree show at The Glasgow School Of Art
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised the work of printmaking graduates in one of The Glasgow School Of Art's degree shows which took place in The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Building.
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Poster for a textiles exhibition entitled 'New Textiles'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of work by postgraduate textile students at The Glasgow School Of Art. The exhibition was held in The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Building from the 14th to the 19th of June 1986.
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Poster for the sculpture department degree show
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised the work of graduating sculpture students which was showcased in The Glasgow School Of Art degree show in 1984. The exhibition was held in The Glasgow School Of Art's Haldane Building from the 14th to the 21st of June.
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Poster for the embroidered and woven textiles degree show
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised the work of graduating embroidered and woven textiles students which was showcased in The Glasgow School Of Art degree show from the 14th to the 19th of June 1985. It was held in the Newbery Tower which housed the design departments within The Glasgow School Of Art before it was later replaced by the Reid Building.
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Poster for an exhibition entitled 'Good: A Celebration Of Graphic Design'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of graphic design work which was held in the Mackintosh Museum within The Glasgow School Of Art from the 1st to the 15th of December 1990.
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Poster for a performance by George Melly and The John Chilton's Feetwarmers
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a performance of jazz music by George Melly and The John Chilton's Feetwarmers held at Bourdon Hall within The Glasgow School Of Art on the 3rd of March 1992. Tickets for the event were priced at £3 and could be purchased from the registrar's office and at Wylie's bookshop. George Melly was a successful jazz musician, performer and lecturer.
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Poster for a performance of 'Alice In Wonderland' at The Glasgow School Of Art
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an experimental dramatisation and adaptation of Alice In Wonderland written by Malcolm Lochhead and Joan Palmer. Performances were held in The Glasgow School Of Art's lecture theatre and ran from the 11th to the 15th of March 1968. Tickets were priced at £6 with a discounted price of £3 for concessions.
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Poster for an exhibition entitled 'The Return of Odysseus'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of work by Barry Atherton which was held in The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Museum from the 10th to the 28th of September 1984. Atherton had previously been a first year fine art lecturer from 1974 to 1975. The reverse of the poster is annotated and says "Ian Monie - Library".
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