A number of sketches and photographs of works by William Meldrum. This collection includes figure and illustrative drawings, unique pieces made of seaweed, and a series of monochrome photographs featuring landscape paintings. Most of the items are undated however the dates of creation are presumed to fall between the 1880s and 1920s. A set of typewritten paper by an unknown author dated after 1966, features a brief biography of Meldrum and descriptions of two drawings along with their custodial histories.
William Meldrum tended to work on depicting city views of Glasgow in the early 20th century and landscapes of diverse areas in Scotland. He created multiple pieces of black-and-white photographs on which his paintings have been printed; some of the photographs have identical versions.
Seven pieces of teaching examples for pattern designs, attached to backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland during Murphy's career as an art teacher.
A monochrome photograph of a watercolour landscape painting depicting two people near the river Tweed in Melrose, Scotland. One person is standing towards the river, while another is on a floating boat in the painting. Signed "W. Meldrum," but not dated. Includes the annotation "The Tweed near Melrose" on the reverse of backing paper.
A monochrome photograph of a watercolour painting depicting the stream in Clarkston, Scotland, as annotated "Placid Stream Clarkston" on the reverse. Signed "W. Meldrum," but not dated.
A monochrome photograph of a watercolour painting depicting the landscape of the Eildon Hills in Melrose, Scotland. Signed "W. Meldrum" on the backing paper, with the annotation "Views of the Eildon Hills, Abbotsford" on the reverse, but not dated.
A monochrome photograph of a watercolour painting featuring the river Tweed in Melrose, Scotland. Annotated "The Tweed near Melrose" on the back side of the paper.
A series of black-and-white photographs of William Meldrum's watercolour landscape drawings, showing diverse views of Scotland. A few items have been signed "W. Meldrum" or dated 1920. Some photographs have two identical versions in this collection.
Six pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. A few prints have been engraved with letters indicating that these prints are intended for school activity poster designs. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fifth year."
Three printed graphic designs featuring school magazine covers, annotated "Motherwell R.C. H.G. School Magazine." and attached to textured backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fifth year."
14 sheets of teaching examples and one title page, assumed to have been compiled as Murphy's portfolio during his career as an art teacher in schools located in Scotland, such as Motherwell RC High School and Coatbridge Secondary School. These teaching materials include pattern designs, graphic designs (possibly for students' school activities), and woodblock printmaking examples. Most items have been marked with the intended level of students as appropriate examples for education.
Four pieces of teaching examples for pattern designs, attached to backing paper. These pattern designs were used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Second year."
Seven pieces of teaching examples for basic pattern designs, attached to backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Primary 5-7."
Seven pattern designs examples are attached to backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland during Murphy's career as an art teacher.
Nine pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These prints appear to be intended as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Third year."
Four pieces of teaching examples for pattern designs, attached to backing paper. These pattern designs were created for possibly textiles and used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "First year."
Four pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These woodcut prints were created using potentially intaglio and relief printing techniques. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked with the level of students "Sixth year."
Two multicolour-printed pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These prints illustrate the heroic myth of Saint George slaying a dragon. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked with the level of students "Sixth year."
Five pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. A few prints were created using both intaglio and relief printing techniques, while the others are relief prints. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fifth year."
Nine pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These woodcut-printed examples include two pattern designs and seven printed drawings. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fourth year."
