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'Adaptability and Variety of Forms' boards

The title '7 Adaptability and Variety of Forms' appears in white on black mountboard. The second piece of mountboard is cream with three windows cut into it. Within one is handwritten text discussing the adaptability of insects, particularly referring to the mouth and legs. In the second window is a drawing of multiple insect legs, drawn from different angles. The last window shows the profile of an insect, possibly a grasshopper or cricket.

Thomson, Mary Fiona

'Basic Structure' boards

The section title '2 Basic Structure' appears in white on black mountboard. A second piece of mountboard is cream with two windows cut into it. Within one is handwritten text detailing the basic structure of insects. In the second window is a fine black ink drawing showing an insect from six different angles. The third piece of mountboard is cream and consists of two frames, each containing drawings of a winged insect (possibly a beetle) from different angles.

Thomson, Mary Fiona

Bram Stoker medal

Classical scene; three figures. Awarded to David Broadfoot Carter. Inscribed obverse: "Glasgow School of Art, Bram Stoker Medal for the best imaginative work of the year/ D.Broadfoot Carter 1903".

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Bram Stoker medal

Classical scene; three figures. Inscribed obverse: "Glasgow School of Art, Bram Stoker Medal for the best imaginative work of the year/ D.Broadfoot Carter 1903". This medal was cast from the original by Roger Miller, Head of GSA Silversmithing and Jewellery, 1990s.

Millar, Roger

Brass lantern

Brass lantern treated with gold finish with cut-out ornamental design on top and bottom. Has glass covering for light, cut wires on bottom which would have been attached to light bulb inside. Lantern would have been attached to the wall. Back of lantern has red marking, "SCH-302". Indented stamp on top front of lamp, "ALLAN & CO". Due to information in an inventory, lantern can be dated pre-1958.

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'Conclusion' boards

The section title '8 Conclusion' appears in white on black mountboard. The next piece of mountboard is cream with two windows cut into it. The first window contains handwritten text discussing the conclusions the artist has come to in relation to design, based on her study of insects. The second window contains a drawing of a grasshopper in profile and a forward facing shot of its head. The final two pieces of cream mountboard frame detailed drawings of winged insects.

Thomson, Mary Fiona

'Continuous Structures' boards

The section title '6 Continuous Structures' is appears in white on black mountboard. The second sheet of mountboard is cream with two windows cut into it. Within one is handwritten text discussing the adaptability of insects. In the second window is a drawing of an insect (possibly a mantis) drawn from different angles. A third piece of cream mountboard frames two drawings of an insect (possibly a dragonfly), drawn from different angles.

Thomson, Mary Fiona

Decorative ironwork

Sample of decorative ironwork - geometric border. This panel suffered significant damage in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 23rd May 2014.

The Carron Company

Decorative ironwork

Sample of decorative ironwork - regency style pattern with column and vase.

This panel suffered significant damage in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 23rd May 2014. It is now in two parts.

The Carron Company

Decorative ironwork

Sample of decorative ironwork - regency floral pattern with cherub. This panel suffered significant damage in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 23rd May 2014. It is now in two parts.

The Carron Company

Decorative ironwork

Sample of decorative ironwork - column with thistles.

This panel suffered significant damage in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 23rd May 2014. It was salvaged and has undergone conservation during 2019.

The Carron Company

Department of Science & Art medal

Medal awarded by the Department of Science and Art, South Kensington, London. Awarded to George Millar. Inscribed Obverse: "Local prize for success in art awarded by the Department of Science and Art"Obverse: "Victoria by the grace of God queen MDCCCLVI" On rim: "George Millar. Glasgow. Stage 18a".

Wyon, William

Department of Science & Art medal

Medal awarded by the Department of Science and Art, South Kensington, London. Awarded to James Sellars. Inscribed Obverse: "Local prize for success in art awarded by the Department of Science and Art"; Obverse: "Victoria by the grace of God queen MDCCCLVI"; On rim: "James Sellars. Glasgow. Stage 23a. 1860".

Wyon, William

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