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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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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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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Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/1
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1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly reds, pinks and purples. Annotated "No 24".

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Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/15
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1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly pinks and reds. Annotated "No 73".

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Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/19
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1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Nine designs attached to one piece of paper. Mostly designs for borders and details.

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Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/2
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1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

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Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/24
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1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly based on reds and maroons.

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Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/4
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1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly reds, purples and pinks.

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Video of student trip to Balmacara

Part of Papers of Liz Arthur relating to Robert Stewart, artist and designer

Contains a VHS video cassette tape showing footage of GSA Printed Textiles department student trip to Balmacara. The footage was transferred from film to VHS and has no sound.Note : Video is stored separately from rest of collection.

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Photograph of Garcia Hunter in profile wearing a hat

Part of Papers of Garcia Hunter, student at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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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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Donald Melvin as The Mathematician in GSA Production of Tiger at the Gates

Part of Student material by Donald Melvin, student at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Two men on stage. Other character (main character) was from the U.S.A, one of the few international students in the 1960s.

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Stage set - GSA Production of "Tiger at the Gates", Jean Giradoux

Part of Student material by Donald Melvin, student at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

An actor and actress on stage. Woman in white dress. Same photo found in the GSA Prospectus of 1965-66. Annotated "GSA Amateur Dramatic Society. Performed at the Glasgow Concert Hall on 25th and 26th February. Production by Gordon M. Ross, Décor and costume by Freda Blackwood, costumes made by Margaret Grant".

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Rug featuring abstract Art Deco design

DC 077/1
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c1920s-1930s

Part of Stoddard-Templeton Carpet and Textile Collection

Rug with abstract Art Deco design in browns, orange, red and black within an asymmetrical border. Labelled "8056 VR".

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Carpet sample featuring acanthus scrolls

DC 077/4
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Late 19th century

Part of Stoddard-Templeton Carpet and Textile Collection

Carpet sample of velvet pile, with acanthus scrolls and blue, green and pink florals. "1132" on reverse.

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Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 080/6
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1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs II

Five designs featuring pinks and turquoises, including two larger designs and three design details. Annotated "632"; "672"; "4a"; "4b"; "4c".

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Photograph

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

Photograph of the cast and crew after a performance. From left: Jenny, Lindsay Winning, Brenda, Bob and members of the makeup team.

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Bolton House, Grantham

DC 088/1/13/1
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c1920s-1930s

Part of Material relating to former GSA student, Kenneth Murray Fraser

Elevation and plan of Bolten House at Grantham. The bottom right corner of the paper has been removed and a photograph of the house taken from a magazine has been attached.

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Graeco-Roman monument

DC 088/1/14/1
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c1920s-1930s

Part of Material relating to former GSA student, Kenneth Murray Fraser

Drawing of the exterior of a Graeco-Roman monument. Portion of the bottom of the image has been removed.

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Aerial Perspective from East

DC 088/3/1/2
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c1940s-1960s

Part of Material relating to former GSA student, Kenneth Murray Fraser

The drawing depicts a perspective of a block of flats viewed from the east. The drawing does not refer to a location or date, but is labelled "PD", possibly referring to a Planning Department. The drawing may be by Sam Bunton & Associates, who were involved with the Clydebank Town Planning Department. Kenneth Murray Fraser may have been involved in the project or drawing as an assistant at Sam Bunton & Associates.

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Cowan's Hospital, Stirling

Part of Material relating to former GSA student, Kenneth Murray Fraser

Elevation and plan of Cowan's Hospital, Stirling. Undated.

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Essay on symbolism in the Christian church

DC 104/1
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c1976-1977

Part of Helen Marriot student work

Essay on the following subject: 'Make a general study of symbolism in the Christian church, both in sacramental usage, form and decoration. Select and illustrate four pieces of Church silverware and say why you find them interesting.' Perfect bound with acetate covers.

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Essay: 'The History of the Brooch'

DC 104/4
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c1976-1977

Part of Helen Marriot student work

Ring-bound with black and white illustrations and decorative borders around each page. Undated.

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Portrait of Fyffe Christie

DC 106/1/3
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c1930s-1970s

Part of Papers relating to Fyffe Christie

Black and white photographic portrait of Fyffe Christie. Undated.

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Beige needlepoint lace, dress section

EWTC/10
Item
Late 19th century-early 20th century

Part of Embroidered and Woven Textile Collection, Glasgow School of Art

Skirt with small bib at top edge. 8 bands differently patterned floral lace horizontally across skirt. Vent of fine netting at back of skirt and strip of black net at lower edge.

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Lace Shawl

EWTC/13
Item
Late 19th century-early 20th century

Part of Embroidered and Woven Textile Collection, Glasgow School of Art

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Cotton Lace Collar

EWTC/14
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Late 19th century-early 20th century

Part of Embroidered and Woven Textile Collection, Glasgow School of Art

Cotton beige crochet lace high collar from a dress, with two buttons at the back (there should be three buttons, but one is missing).

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Tablecloth

EWTC/16
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early 20th century

Part of Embroidered and Woven Textile Collection, Glasgow School of Art

Cream lace tablecloth. Floral lace on machine net ground. Large central flower with 8 petals. Circle of flowers around central floral motif with heart shaped petals. Scalloped edging.

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Fragment of Curved Lace Border

EWTC/18
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Late 19th century-early 20th century

Part of Embroidered and Woven Textile Collection, Glasgow School of Art

Curved length of delicate cream lace. Border of fine needle lace with floral repeat pattern along lower edge. Ground of fine netting with allover pattern of tiny curved shapes.

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Lace Collar

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Late 19th century-early 20th century

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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Sample of Darvel Lace

Part of Embroidered and Woven Textile Collection, Glasgow School of Art

Machine made lace, possibly curtains, with all over geometric pattern. Unevenly dyed red. Designed at GSA (written on attached label).

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Black Lace Border

EWTC/07
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Late 19th century-early 20th century

Part of Embroidered and Woven Textile Collection, Glasgow School of Art

Mantel border or stole. Open tape lace with stylised floral pattern. Symmetrical design with some paisley shaped flowers. Wave pattern along lower edge.

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Invite to Private View of Original Westminster Cartoons and other Political Caricatures

Part of Papers of Jessie Keppie, artist and student of The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Photograph of group including George Paterson

Part of Photographs of George Paterson, student at the Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Sample of Mackintosh upholstery fabric