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Artworks, design pieces and architectural designs related to Glasgow School of Art staff and students.

Items include

• oil paintings
• ilk screen prints
• lithograph prints
• prints
• photographs
• sketches
• sketch books
• drawings
• watercolours
• collage
• metalwork, sculpture and ceramics.

Almost all works are by former students and staff or figures related to the history of The Glasgow School of Art. The earliest pieces date from the 16th century and later examples have been purchased from recent Degree Shows. The work is in a variety of media and includes drawings, paintings, prints, sketchbooks, furniture and sculpture. Artists represented include many key figures and the most influential and successful students.

There are also several works from former tutors including Neil Dallas Brown, David Donaldson and Fred Selby, alongside contemporary works by students, donated or purchased at degree show. Key works include those by: Maurice Greiffenhagen, Francis Newbery, John Quinton Pringle, Benno Schotz, Ian Fleming and James D Robertson. Suites of note include large collections of Joan Eardley sketches and paintings, Joan Palmer prints, and architectural drawings by Eugene Bourdon.

To mark the centenary of the First World War, GSA’s Archives & Collections and Exhibitions worked with Louise Welsh, Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow and Edwin Pickstone, GSA Lecturer, to create a memorial to GSA students, staff and governors who undertook work on the home front.

Consisting of three panels with text written by Louise and letterpress prints created by Edwin, the memorial was informed by archival research. The frame was designed and made by Steven Higgins with lettering from Erin Bradley-Scott.

This memorial is a partnership piece to GSA’s WWI Roll of Honour, created in 1925 by Dorothy Doddrell to commemorate students, staff and governors who had served in the armed forces.

The project was generously funded by Mr James McBroom whose father, James Nicol McBroom, was a prize-winning student at the School and who undertook munitions work during the war.

Rust-dyed crepe de chine. Inspired by the 2014 fire in the Mackintosh Building. Stored along with nails (NMC/1962B) and textile (NMC/1962D) in presentation box (NMC/1962A).

Three rusty nails from the Mackintosh Building, bound with cotton rust-dyed tape. Inspired by the 2014 fire in the Mackintosh Building. Stored along with textiles (NMC/1962C & D) in presentation box (NMC/1962A).

Presentation box containing bound nails (NMC/1962B) and rust-dyed textiles (NMC/1962C & D) inspired by the 2014 Mackintosh Building fire.

Rust-dyed and heat-manipulated crepe satin. Inspired by the 2014 fire in the Mackintosh Building. Stored along with nails (NMC/1962B) and textile (NMC/1962C) in presentation box (NMC/1962A).

The Glasgow School of Art promotional book of matches. Annotated with GSA 12 squares logo on front flap, '167 Renfrew Street Glasgow G3 6RQ Scotland' and 'BRITISH MADE' on the reverse, and 'Glasgow School of Art' on the top fold.

Display of block printing process in wooden display case, featuring toucan design. Back of case has GSA label with writing "Block Printing C". Due to information in archival documentation, display case can be dated pre-1943.

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.

This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 23rd May 2014.

Silver water jug. Labels on underside annotated 'Glasgow', 'Roderick MacLellan', 'Glasgow 1977', '63', '1'

Silver tumbler, organic shaping. Labels on underside annotated 'Glasgow', 'Marie Linton'.

Silver tumbler. Label on underside annotated 'Glasgow Mary Malloy'.

Silver tumbler. Labels on underside annotated 'Glasgow', 'Jane MacFarlane'.

Silver tumbler. Labels on internal base annotated 'Glasgow', 'Hilary Sanders'.

Silver tumbler. Labels on underside annotated 'Glasgow', 'Gillian Barclay'.

Modern long case 'master' electric clock, c1960s. Formerly in the Janitors Office, it was used to run the Mackintosh 'slave' clocks throughout the building. Heavy pendulum stored separately.

Ceramic blank decorated with pink image of north-west façade of The Glasgow School of Art. "Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston - A - Made in England" stamped on verso.

Wooden display case of leatherwork by P. Wylie Davidson showing examples of techniques. Back of case has GSA label "Leatherwork. 'C', 19.1.58". Due to information in archival documentation, display case can be dated pre-1943.

This medal was awarded to Dorothy Campbell Smith who studied Design-Embroidery.

Blazer which was worn as part of a uniform by a student at The Glasgow School of Art.

Medal awarded to Robert Elder for excellence.

Silver medal, blank on reverse.

An illuminated Roll of Honour commissioned by The Glasgow School of Art to commemorate staff and students from Glasgow School of Art who served in World War One. It was designed by a former student, Dorothy Doddrell in 1925, and takes the form of an illuminated parchment in paint and gold leaf, set within a substantial copper and wood framed triptych – one large, central panel and two smaller side panels. The Roll of Honour lists 405 staff, students and governors who served during the conflict. It also cites the regiments served and references those who tragically died.

Two male figures set against architectural columns. Inscribed: "In memory of a student of the Glasgow School of Architecture/Authur Leslie Hamilton H.L.I/Killed in action 25th October 1918/Aged 26 years/Founded by his father J. Whitelaw Hamilton ARSA".

Medal awarded to Robert Elder for excellence.

Portrait of Newbery (obverse); Mackintosh Building (reverse). Inscribed obverse: "To commemorate the services of Fra H. Newbery as Director of the Glasgow School of Art 1885-1918". Design includes portrait of Newbery and Glasgow coat-of-arms. Reverse: "Awarded for distinction in diploma work".

Portrait of Newbery (obverse); Mackintosh Building (reverse). Inscribed obverse: "To commemorate the services of Fra H. Newbery as Director of the Glasgow School of Art 1885-1918". Design includes portrait of Newbery and Glasgow coat-of-arms. Reverse: "Awarded for distinction in diploma work".

Portrait of Newbery (obverse); Mackintosh Building (reverse). Inscribed obverse: "To commemorate the services of Fra H. Newbery as Director of the Glasgow School of Art 1885-1918". Design includes portrait of Newbery and Glasgow coat-of-arms. Reverse: "Awarded for distinction in diploma work".

Portrait of Newbery (obverse); Mackintosh Building (reverse). Inscribed obverse: "To commemorate the services of Fra H. Newbery as Director of the Glasgow School of Art 1885-1918". Design includes portrait of Newbery and Glasgow coat-of-arms. Reverse: "Awarded for distinction in diploma work".

Design of art deco figures. Awarded to Janet May Crawford. Inscribed obverse: "Evening School Awarded for Excellent work". Reverse: "Glasgow School of Art/Janet May Crawford/Metalwork/1914-15".

Evening school medal with winged figure. Awarded to William Gray.

Decorative medal, designed with Glasgow coat of arms (obverse). Awarded to May Crawford. Inscribed obverse: "Who Hath Deserved" Reverse: "Awarded to May Crawford in Decorative Metal 1911-12".