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Textiles and student papers from Fraser Taylor's time at The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) as an undergraduate student.

Black and white fashion photograph of two models wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model on left wears helmet, has large pads on shoulder and garment with buckles and loose trousers gathered at the waist. Model on right wears dark padded garment with ties between knees.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears shoulder pads and trousers with buckle features and padded attachments which match the shoulder pads. Model stands against backdrop of geometric textile which matches the textile on their chest.

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Model in garment that blends seamlessly into background.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garment made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model stands with back to camera, wearing dress with dark and patterned panels, and tie details.

Square black and white fashion photograph of two models wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model on left holds helmet under arm, has large pads on shoulder and garment with buckles and loose trousers gathered at the waist. Model on right wears garment with padded upper half and ties.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing dress made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model is holding a spotlight in front of her, aiming it at the ground. Pattern on dress and textile background is geometric.

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Female model wearing a deconstructed jumpsuit.

Black and white fashion photograph of garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Two models wear trousers with leather details, shoulder padding and straps in fabric tape.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garment made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears geometric dress which matches textile backdrop and holds her arm in a 'sling'/pocket/layering feature.

Fashion photographs of garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Two models, one dark haired, one fair haired, wear chunky sectioned garments, featuring straps/ties in fabric tape, and stand back to back.

Fashion photographs of models wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. This photograph overlays images from two or more negatives and features two models wearing contrasting light and dark dresses. Each model appears facing both forward and back. The images also features a spotlight.

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Model wearing deconstructed jumpsuit against matching backdrop.

Black and white fashion photograph of garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears trouser with leather details and shoulder padding.

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Model wearing black garment against white backdrop.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garment made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model wears dark dress with single pale tie detail on front, and tie details down sides.

One of a series of six photographs from a 1976 Fraser Taylor collection. Two models, in deconstructed jumpsuits, pose almost as reflections of one another.

Black and white fashion photograph of model wearing garments made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Model holds arm out to side and other arm on hip. The garment features straps/ties and a semi-circular hoop detail.

CD containing images and press coverage of the 'Inventors of Tradition' film, exhibition, and publication of Scottish knitwear design which toured internationally in 2011. Images and coverage relate to the showing of the film in the Glasgow Film Theatre on February 24th 2011, and the installation of the exhibition at 21 Stockwell Street, Glasgow from January 22nd - February 26th 2011.

Images are stored in folders ascribed to the copyright holders - Alan Dimmick and Michael Wolchover. CD is labelled 'Inventors of Tradition - Images and Press.'

CD containing photographs of knitwear design and embroidery charts, and two spreadsheets for organisation. Annotation on the upper right corner of the sleeve states: 'Old Ballantyne Charts'.

Materials relating to Braemar International included in the deposited collection of C A Wallace Shaw.

Materials relating to C A Wallace Shaw's design work for Donna Karan, including photographs, printed ephemera, and papers.

Materials realting to Wallaced Shaw's desing work for Fornton Knitting Company LTD.

Materials relating to C A Wallace Shaw's design work for Pringle of Scotland, including photographs, printed ephemera, and papers.

Fashion photographs of model in white dress and gloves made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Possibly in Mackintosh Building. Black and white photograph, portrait.

Fashion photograph of model in white sleeveless shirt and trousers. Colour photograph, portrait.

Fashion portraits of pierrot style design, 2 different models and locations. Possible Alexander ‘Greek’ Thompson building. Colour photographs, portrait and landscape. 3 photographs.

Winter 1985 collection 'Log and Loggerie'. Black and white photograph, portrait. Cockling and tide marks.

Winter 1985 collection 'Log and Loggerie'. Example of dot fabric DC 089/3/2. Styling by Joe McKenna. Photography by Andrew McPherson. Black and white photograph, portrait. Cockling and tide marks.

Winter 1985 collection 'Log and Loggerie'. Example of dot fabric DC 089/3/2. Styling by Joe McKenna. Photography by Andrew McPherson. Black and white photograph, portrait.

Collection includes a number of photographs featuring Sheena Reid and other GSA students plus five textiles designed and made by Sheena Reid as a student at GSA.

A collection of work by textile designer Sylvia Chalmers, comprising Glasgow School of Art student material; work-related designs and sketches; magazine clippings; calligraphy samples; a programme for an exhibition titled "A centenary exhibition to celebrate the founding of the Glasgow Society of Lady Artists in 1882"; photographs; textiles such as aprons, tote bags, placemats, tea towels, kerchiefs, curtains and a banner; and textile design samples.

The collection includes:

• Textiles by Veronica Matthew;
• Artworks on paper by Veronica Matthew;
• Material relating to Art Therapy;
• Newspaper cuttings;
• Photographs;
• Personal papers.

Variety of materials relating to the design work of former GSA student C A Wallace Shaw, including student work; Pringle of Scotland LTD; Donna Karan International; Braemar International; and Fornton Knitting Company LTD. The collection also includes a number of personal and professional photographs; designs and textiles; and personal papers.

Please note that some of this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore may not be accessible.

This collection contains the research materials of Liz Arthur used in writing 'Robert Stewart : Design 1946 - 95'.

It includes:

• copies of press cuttings and ephemera relating to Robert Stewart
• correspondence and notes relating to the book and associated exhibition held at Glasgow School of Art in 2003
• photographs, strip negatives and slide negatives of Robert Stewart's works
• and a small number of Robert Stewart's original works, including Christmas cards and textiles.

This material may contain sensitive information about individuals that is protected by the Data Protection Act. Until this material has been checked for sensitive information, it will not be available for researchers. Once this Data Protection work is complete the collection will be open for access, however any sensitive information will be closed and inaccessible for 75 years from the date of creation.

The Anderson family archive includes material of 5 of its members, namely the sisters Violet Meikle (1873-?), Daisy Agnes McGlashan (1879-1968), Daisy's husband William Smith Anderson (1877-1929) and their two daughters Daisy M Anderson (1910-1996) and Agnes Violet Neish (nee Anderson) (c1912-2005).

The Anderson Family archive contains family papers, sketchbooks, photographs and letters from 1860 to 1969.

The archive contains a number of sketchbooks kept by family members. Those belonging to the women contain flower drawings and schemes for ornamentation whilst William Anderson's books reflect his life as a commercial traveller for an ironfounder's firm and contain scenes from London and elsewhere, as well as technical drawings and plans. As many of the members of Daisy Anderson's family attended the Glasgow School of Art, the collection throws light on the work of the School from the 1880s-1950s.

Additionally the collection includes correspondence, newscuttings and photographs. Please note that this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore some items may not be accessible to researchers.

Some of this material was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014, and has since undergone conservation.

Personal photographs relating to C A Wallace Shaw.

Photo showing ballerina Margot Fonteyn of the Sadlers Wells Company wearing a Pringle of Scotland Cashmere twin set. Annotations on reverse of image describe how the ballerinas of Sadlers Wells Company would be given Pringle of Scotland sweaters to wear on an upcoming visit to the USA.

The photograph features a man wearing a religious outfit. The reverse of the photograph shows the following text:

"Arch. H Miller Esq.
Mansfield Lodge
Partickhill
Glasgow

Dear old Miller I hope you are enjoying yourself & not working too hard. Convey my respects to Miss Cathcart when
you see her.
A.L. Jackson"

Includes a black and white glossy photograph of a smiling Veronica Matthew in a white dress made with a printed shawl by Valerie Wilson (Bloomfield-Ambrose) in 1956 or 1957. "Weekly Scotsman. Edinburgh." written at bottom on the white border. Verso "Veronica Matthew / G.S.A. Fashion Show, 1956 or 1957 / The white dress belonged to Valerie Wilson, (now V. Ambrose), + made by her. The stole was a screen printed textile made by me in greens, red + a kind of Kakhi colour. The headdress was red knitting pins stuck into my bun. I was a student of Robert Stewart's / Printed Textiles Dept. + Kathleen Whyte's Modern Embroidery / 10 Aug 2016." Verso also includes a stamp that indicates the copyright and reference number for printing purposes.

The photograph features fourteen women representing a scene. One of the women is on her knees, head bowed. There is a sign with the words 'A daft lot'.

The reverse of the photograph shows a text addressed to Archibald Haswell Miller.

The photograph features eleven female students wearing a variety of outfits. The photograph shows five female names on the reverse.

Photographs from the deposited collection of C A Wallace Shaw, including both personal photographs, and photographs relating to professional design work.