Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Cushion cover

NMC/0431
Item
c1910-1915

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Possibly by Ann Macbeth.

*Not available / given

Cushion

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Scottish. Commemorating the Festival of Britain. Design suggests a firework display. In white and coloured embroidery on blue background. Names of designer, Robert Stewart and embroiderer, Kathleen Whyte in small motif on the back.

Stewart, Robert

Curtains

DC 068/7/6/1
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

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

Curtains

DC 068/7/6/2
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

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

Crucifixion

NMC/0865
Item
c1970s-1980s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Abstract figure.

Mitchell, Charles

Covenanters Group

DC 038/14
Item
c1956

Part of Anne Scott Doll Collection

Costume doll: Covenanters Group (or Restoration Gentleman, late 17th century).

Scott, Anne

Covenanters Group

DC 038/15
Item
c1956

Part of Anne Scott Doll Collection

Costume doll: Covenanters Group (or Restoration Boy, late 17th century).

Scott, Anne

Corner of Handkerchief

NDS/GB/27
Item
Early 19th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

Scottish. Floral corner decoration with over-elaborate initials which seem to have been added later. Deep vandyked edge. Lace fillings in pierced sections of design.

*Not available / given

Coat dress

NMC/1545
Item
c1960s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Red woollen dress coat with purple pattern printed on top.

Ruddy, Meg

Clansman

DC 038/19
Item
c1956

Part of Anne Scott Doll Collection

Costume doll: Clansman (or Rob Roy).

Scott, Anne

Christchurch tea towel

DC 068/7/4/2
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

White and green Christchurch tea towel featuring images of Christchurch priory, Church St., the Ruins, Two Bridges and the Quay.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Canvas samples card

DC 112/8
Item
c1950s-1970s

Part of Papers of Mary Mackie

Card with 5 different samples of canvas attached, each identifed in handwriting underneath.

Mackie, Mary

Braemar International Catalogue Holiday-Spring 1989

DC 114/4/1/12
Item
1989

Part of Papers of C A Wallace Shaw

2 copies of a 16-page catalogue of designs for Braemar International Men's and Women's Collection for Spring 1989.

Braemar International

'Braemar 1628' placemat

DC 068/7/3/4
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Green and white placemat "Braemar 1628" placemat with white fringed edges.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Black and white off-cut

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Taylor, Fraser

Birds placemat in orange

DC 068/7/3/9
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Printed placemat in orange and white with border of various birds.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Bible marker

NMC/0421
Item
c1908-1914

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Dull blue/green corded silk embroidered at each end. Thought to be by Ann Macbeth (the use of these particular strong shades of magenta and turquoise are distinctive of Macbeth's work at this time).

*Not available / given

Bedspread

NMC/0439
Item
c1900

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Embroidered bedspread of linen with applique. The technique, lettering and choice of inscription are typical of Jessie Newbery's work. From the wear on the stitching of the inscription it is obvious that the bedspread has been in regular use. The heart shaped applique motifs are unfaded round the edges and there is evidence that the blue silk Inscribed: "God knows and/what he knows/is well and best/ the darkness/hideth not from/him but glows/clear as the/morning or the/evening rose/of east or west".

Bedspread

NMC/0438
Item
c1900-1905

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Embroidered bed cover. White cotton with pink and cream embroidery decorative design with roses.

*Not available / given

Banner from The Glasgow School of Art Textile Department

NMC/1592C
Item
1981

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Charles Rennie Mackintosh banner. Larger version of scaled replica of banner that the Hunterian owns, featuring a tall standing female figure with pink rose and green leaves details.

*Not available / given

Banded floral tablemat

DC 068/7/3/8
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Blue placemat with scalloped edges featuring Noah's arc.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Baby's vest

NDS/GB/11
Item
Early 18th century

Part of Records and textiles of the Needlework Development Scheme

British. White lawn with hollypoint lace insertions on shoulders, incorporating initials 'A.M.' Hems finished with drawn-thread and embroidered edge.

*Not available / given

'Arabesque' placemat

DC 068/7/3/3
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

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

Apron with Scottish motifs

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

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Apron in blue, green, and white with Scottish motifs (bagpipes, thistle, trout, grouse, bottle of whisky, shortbread, haggis, and quaich) and a celtic knotwork border.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Anne Bayne

DC 038/18
Item
c1956

Part of Anne Scott Doll Collection

Costume doll: Anne Bayne, first wife of Allan Ramsay (or 18th Century Lady).

Scott, Anne

Alexander III 1249-1286

DC 038/4
Item
c1956

Part of Anne Scott Doll Collection

Costume doll: Alexander III, 1249-1286, (or William Wallace, 1270-1305).

Scott, Anne

Advertisement photograph

DC 114/6/2/3/1
Item
[1960-2005]

Part of Papers of C A Wallace Shaw

Menswear photo from file of photographs for men's and women's clothing collections. It is not known which brand the designs are attributed to.

Not available / given

Abstract textile design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Black crayon is applied to the background in a dense crosshatch pattern. Coloured inks are washed over the surface creating a watery effect. Organic shapes with gestural brush strokes in black ink are applied to the surface of the composition. Paper backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract textile design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract organic design painted in black ink and gouache, similar style of painting on reverse. Painted on paper and backed on white card.

Some of this material was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation took place in 2018. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract line drawing with grey, powder blue, rust red and ochre

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

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

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract figures line drawing in red, grey, ochre and blue

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

5 repeats. Dyed. 7 colours. Cotton.

Some damage, tide marks and dye run. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract drawing design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Rectangular motif drawing in conte crayon and collaged onto a piece on cream paper. Ball point pen is applied to the surface creating linear marks in a repeat style pattern. Pink ink splotches in background of design. Similar in design and media to DC 089/3/6/5. Backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract drawing design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Collage design of multiple rectangular pieces of paper adhered to white paper. Black pen and ink applied to the surface in a gestural fashion creating linear marks. Circles of bright pink drawing ink in background of design. Backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Red ink design with painted geometric shapes. shapes deducted from paper by knife and painted in purple paint, yellow and blue ink, shapes reintroduced to the paper by tapping them from the back to create a collage effect with a flush surface. Similar materials and format to DC 089/3/6/4.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Blue ink design with painted lines in bleach. Squares deducted from piece by cutting them and painting them in blue, yellow, orange and lilac acrylic paint. Shapes reintroduced to the piece by taping them from the back. Similar in design and format to DC 089/3/6/6. Annotated verso "F.T.19".

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract drawing of gestural lines and cirlces in ballpoint pen. Collaged pieces attached from reverse using masking tape. Pink and black pen. Annotated verso "F.T.47".

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract collage design of architectural shapes on cream paper painted with spot design in grey and black. Adhered to white paper with a light grey painted background.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Red ink design with painted check in purple paint. shapes deducted from paper by knife and painted in purple and yellow ink, shapes reintroduced to the paper by tapping them from the back to create a collage effect with a flush surface. Similar materials and format to DC 089/3/6/5.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract painted design for textile on black paper with linear paint strokes in cream paint, washed over with black ink creating a crackled effect. Background painted in grey. Annotated verso "FT.35". Similar materials and format to DC 089/3/6/2

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Crosshatched abstract design on grey paper with collage pieces of cream paper adhered to the surface. Collage pieces in chip like shapes with gestural paint marks in grey and black paint. Similar materials and format to DC 089/3/6/1.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract collage design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract collage pieces of paper painted in a spot design, shaded in black conte crayon and adhered to a grey acrylic painted background on paper. Backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser