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Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers Design (arts)
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Curtains

DC 068/7/6/1-2: Set of curtains designed by Sylvia Chalmers done in 'Escape I' the Sun' design which features a man in a red hammock and a woman on a swing.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Curtains

One of a set of two curtains designed by Sylvia Chalmers made in 'Escape I' the Sun' design which features a man in a red hammock and a woman on a swing.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Fabric sample

Printed fabric sample with repeating abstract design in yellow, red, green and white. Has samples of same pattern in 4 other colour combinations sewn to end.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Textile design samples

Contains a collection of textile designs by Sylvia Chalmers. Includes designs for tablemats, tea cosies, kerchiefs, quilts, herb bags, cushions, dressprints and aprons.

Named designs include:

  • 'Califonia' [sic]
  • 'Niaomi'
  • 'Pink cyclamen'
  • 'Eglington'
  • 'Penang'
  • 'Tulip tops'
  • 'Hellzapoppin'

Also includes:

  • oledon & solesol wat dyes colour chart
  • pamphlet on Japanese stencil-dyed paper placemats
  • 'Pictorial embroidery by former students of the GSA' poster
  • 'GSA exhibition of embroidery & weaving' poster
  • 'Fern' wallpaper
  • 'Proposed CRM design for new reception room and dining room curtains and panels at Wm teacher's offices, St Enoch's Sq, Glasgow'

Some of this material was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. The items in question have been assessed by a conservator. Some paper conservation was completed in 2019, but unfortunately in some cases no remedial work is possible.

Chalmers, Sylvia

'Arabesque' placemat

Brown placemat with white fringed edges. Features a geometric design and is labelled "Arabesque; a two coloured placemat in chocolate and biscuit by Sylvia Chalmers"

Chalmers, Sylvia

Curtains

One of a set of two curtains designed by Sylvia Chalmers made in 'Escape I' the Sun' design which features a man in a red hammock and a woman on a swing.

Chalmers, Sylvia

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