Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Double cloth sample with fringe (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Oblong Raffia Sample (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Woven Yellow Cushion (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Hand tamboured embroidery

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Brown weave length (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Red binca geometric sampler (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Abstract embroidery

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Abstract embroidered picture using blue, white and green threads on teal linen background. Possibly machine embroidery.

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Sampler for making colour move at Hampton Court

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Sampler with wavy rows of rainbow coloured woollen thread on yellow and white wool backing. Attached label on reverse 'Colour Change and Movement'.

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Sampler for Making Colour Move at Hampton Court (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Painted cotton

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Very fine cotton painted with water-based paint with abstract and floral motifs.

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Painted linen

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Linen painted in abstract motifs with blue water-based paint.

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Brown binca sampler (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Green linen geometric sampler (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Beige wool sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Beige wool backing with black, cream and brown threads in a linear design.

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Beige wool sampler (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Blue floral sampler and collaged designs (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Mounted weave sample (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

White and gold sampler (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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White and gold sampler (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Beige binca metallic sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Beige binca with metallic silver and bronze stitching and gold wool.

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Beige binca metallic sampler (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Green sampler with sequins

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Green speckled backing with blue, yellow, green and gold stitches and gold sequins.

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Tapestry sampler (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Beige wool sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Beige woollen backing with grey, pink and white stitches.

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Beige wool sampler (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Cream wool sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Cream wool background with grey, green, pink, orange and yellow wool stitches.

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Cream wool sampler (Version 2)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Wall Hanging, coastal scene

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Depicts buildings, sand and sea. Made from pieces of coloured linen stitched together and embroidered in thick cotton. (Paper label attached: 'Auchmithie' student piece 1932 no 3 Kath Whyte).

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Letter to Kath Whyte from Loreto Convent

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Letter written by Mother M. Geneviere(?) of Loreto Convent to Kath Whyte after she had left the convent.

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Photographs of Loreto Convent, Darjeeling, India

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains two black & white picture postcards and one colour picture postcard featuring Loreto Convent.

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Ephemera relating to Gray's School of Art

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains 'Jubilee of Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen'; a publication giving a history of the school.

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Eaglesham Village Activities and Interests

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Papers and photographs relating to Kath Whyte's home village of Eaglesham Activities and Interests; Including materials relating to Eaglesham preservation activities, the history of Eaglesham village and Kath Whyte's involvement with her local parish church.

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Eaglesham Restoration Joint Committee

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains Eaglesham Restoration Joint Committee Minutes, 4 Sept 1968; Notice of Meeting, 24 Sept 1969; Minutes, 18 June 1969; Agenda and Eaglesham Restoration Committee Composition, n.d.; and Long Term Policy, n.d.

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Eaglesham Condemned properties

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains list of condemned property and gap sites; and list of gap sites, condemned and derelict properties.

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Eaglesham History

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains papers relating to the history of Eaglesham village; including photographs, news cuttings, publications, and memorabilia.

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Eaglesham ephemera

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Contains Scotland's Country Houses and Gardens leaflet.

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Holy Bible

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

A Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments published by Oxford Univeristy Press. It has a leather cover bearing the initials 'K.W.' on the front cover.

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Cream Linen Tea Cosy, possibly student work

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Black cross stitch on cream backing. Stylised stars and 3 small buildings, rough overstitched hem.

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Cream Linen Tea Cosy, possibly student work (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Embroidered Purse, Betty White (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Embroidered Purse, Betty White (Version 3)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Embroidered Blue Bag, Student work (Version 1)

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

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Embroidered Piece 'Fishwife'

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Picture of female figure in blue dress wearing red scarf and carrying bowl on head. Embroidered in tapestry wool of various colours. Attached paper label "fish wife", Kath Whyte student piece.

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Pale blue sampler

Part of Papers of Kath Whyte, Head of Embroidery at Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Pale blue sampler with grey metallic thread and chenille. Buttonhole stitch and couching.

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