Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Examples of work by the Marimekko Textile Company, Helsinki, Finland

DC 031
Collection
1950-1977

Includes:

Catalogues of the Marimekko Textile Company range, c1970s
Photographs of fabric samples, not dated
Fabric samples, 1952-1979
Copies of 'Mobilia'.

Marimekko Textile Company

Records of Donald Brothers Ltd, linen, canvas and furnishing fabric manufacturers, Dundee, Scotland

DC 037
Collection
c1888-1950s

This collection consists of educational certificates, weavers note books, an index to sample books, Old Glamis Fabrics stitch books and sample books of Jacquard textiles. These were generated for Donald Brothers Ltd by N & N Lockhart & Sons, flax, hemp and tow spinners, net and twine manufacturers of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, under a friendship agreement.

There are 68 sample books of Jacquard textiles. There are also 5 notebooks giving the patent and colour numbers for each design. There is a final notebook that gives a list of the patent numbers for the designs of the fabrics.

N & N Lockhart & Sons Ltd

Paisley Shawl Designs

DC 039
Collection
1840s-1850s

A collection of 27 mounted boards with hand-drawn designs for shawls, featuring the Kashmir cypress cone or 'Paisley' pattern.

Mackie, Thomas Callendar Campbell

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/1
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly reds, pinks and purples. Annotated "No 24".

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/10
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Four designs attached to one piece of paper. Mostly on black or dark backgrounds.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/11
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Reds and greens on black background.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/12
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Two designs attached to one piece of paper: one maroon; one comprising reds, greens and blues.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/13
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly purples and maroons.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/14
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Design for a border, predominantly greens and pinks. Annotated "No 7".

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/15
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly pinks and reds. Annotated "No 73".

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/16
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly reds.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/17
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Three designs attached to one piece of paper: one design for a border; one design detail; one larger, predominantly red design.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/18
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly reds and maroons.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/19
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Nine designs attached to one piece of paper. Mostly designs for borders and details.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/2
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/20
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Five designs attached to one piece of paper, featuring yellows, turquoise and maroon.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/21
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Three designs attached to one piece of paper: Two of which are Paisley pattern like the rest of the collection, but one is a floral rug design.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/22
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Four designs attached to one piece of paper, including turquoises and pinks.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/23
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Four designs attached to one piece of paper. Predominantly based on maroons and pinks.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/24
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly based on reds and maroons.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/25
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly maroons.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/26
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly pinks on a black background.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/27
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly based on pinks and greens.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/3
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/4
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly reds, purples and pinks.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/5
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Brown design on green background.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/6
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/7
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominatly greens and purples.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/8
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Two designs attached to one piece of paper.

*Not available / given

Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/9
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Two designs attached to one piece of paper.

*Not available / given

Fashion Illustrations and associated Press Cuttings (Part 7)

Part of Fashion Illustrations and associated Press Cuttings by Margaret Oliver Brown

Brown, Margaret Oliver

Papers of Liz Arthur relating to Robert Stewart, artist and designer

DC 062
Collection
c1950-2004

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.

Arthur, Liz

The George and Cordelia Oliver Archive

DC 066
Collection
c1897-2001

The George and Cordelia Oliver Archive consists of:

Newscuttings (featuring articles by Cordelia Oliver)
photographs and negatives by George Oliver
personal papers
examples of artwork by Cordelia and George Oliver, various publications
posters relating to cultural events in Glasgow and Scotland.

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.

Oliver, Cordelia

Thank You Card

DC 066/3/5/2/1
Item
c1980s

Part of The George and Cordelia Oliver Archive

A small card with a handwritten note from Una Flett thanking George and Cordelia Oliver for their recent hospitality.

Flett, Una

Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

DC 068
Collection
c1943-1990

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.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Glasgow School of Art student material

DC 068/1
Series
1943-1958

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Includes:

tudent notebooks
heraldry notes
thesis
design samples
needlework samples and school certificates.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Photographs (Version 1)

DC 068/6/v1
Part
c1943-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Chalmers, Sylvia

Photographs (Version 2)

DC 068/6/v2
Part
c1943-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Chalmers, Sylvia

Photographs (Version 3)

DC 068/6/v3
Part
c1943-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Chalmers, Sylvia

Textiles by Sylvia Chalmers

DC 068/7
Series
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Includes:

a collection of aprons
a collection of tote bags
a collection of placemats
a collection of tea towels
a collection of kerchiefs
a collection of curtains
a banner
a tablecloth, a collection of handkerchiefs, and a cushion cover.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Apron collection

DC 068/7/1
Folder
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

A collection of 25 aprons designed by Sylvia Chalmers, printed and produced by Tuar Fabrics in Scotland.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Harrods apron

DC 068/7/1/1
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Harrods apron in green and yellow with brown straps. Large 'H' motif in centre. Printed and produced by Tuar Fabrics in Scotland.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Thistle design apron

DC 068/7/1/10
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Apron with repeating design of thistles in red, tan, and white.

Chalmers, Sylvia

"Le Chef" apron

DC 068/7/1/11
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Apron featuring a basket containing cooking items and the words "Le Chef".

Chalmers, Sylvia

Thistles design apron

DC 068/7/1/12
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Apron with repeating design of thistles in purple, grey, and white.

This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

Chalmers, Sylvia

"Happy Birthday" apron

DC 068/7/1/13
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Child's apron featuring a number of different animals gathered around a birthday cake with "Happy Birthday" written across it. Printed in yellow, orange, brown, and green on a red background.

Chalmers, Sylvia

"Happy Birthday" apron

DC 068/7/1/14
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Child's apron featuring a number of different animals gathered around a birthday cake with "Happy Birthday" written across it. Printed in yellow, white, green, and grey on a blue background.

Chalmers, Sylvia