Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

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

DC 089
Collection
c1978-2015

The collection consists of printed textiles, garments and papers relating to Fraser Taylor's time as an undergraduate student at GSA (1978-1981), a postgraduate student at RCA (1983), and items relating to other professional activities. It also includes examples of textiles and associated ephemera for design collective The Cloth (1983-1987).

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract pattern design (Version 2)

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

Pattern design

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

Spot design drawn in pencil and painted in pink gouache. Two parallel stripes rendered in blue and pink gouache dominating the composition. Similar to DC 089/1/2/4/4.

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

Invitation: L'Escargot (Version 2)

DC 089/3/3/87/v2
Part

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

Trade show display, Brian Bolger at work

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

Brian Bolger looking to camera, working on wall samples.

Taylor, Fraser

Detail of painted board in studio for Fabrex

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

White paint text on colour 'The Cloth '87' .

Taylor, Fraser

Display of fabrics rolls

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

Fabric with flying fish pattern. Possibly Liberty of London. Uncredited.

Taylor, Fraser

Group photo in front of trade show display

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

Group of four. Colour polaroid.

Taylor, Fraser

Helen Manning trying on red headwear

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

Informal photograph, wearing Log and Loggerie 1985 t-Shirt.

Taylor, Fraser

Rusk rinse

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

Unknown male, modelling black vest

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

Same subject as DC 089/3/4/23. Colour polaroid.

Taylor, Fraser

Step abstract textile design

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

Abstract human form consisting of legs and a torso. Similar design and media to DC 089/1/2/4/25.

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

RCA Degree Show Private View flyer

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

Printed Textile Department, as 'The Cloth' with David Band, Helen Manning, Brian Bolger, Fraser Taylor.

Graphics for Scottish Development Agency

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

Taylor, Fraser

Fabrex Trade Fair graphics

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

Magazine page, colour print.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract textile design

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

Abstract forms are painted onto a pink ink painted surface. A fibrous semi-transparent material is stitched onto the surface of the paper outlining the forms in purple thread. Some pieces of the tracing paper and material have been deducted in the shape of the figures to reveal the painted background. Similar in material, style and medium to DC 089/1/2/4/45

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

Display of fabrics rolls

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

Black and white fabric with line patterns. Possibly a trade show. Verso: '2.3 meters high'.

Taylor, Fraser

Model with black jumper

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

Hand knitted jumper featuring face motif. Winter collection.

Taylor, Fraser

Rusk mousse

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

Pattern design

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

Brown ink circle design with pink gouache center on cream paper. Similar in design to DC 089/1/2/4/3.

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

Invitation - The Cloth May Day party

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

Printed invitation to the Cloth May Day Party, with abstract illustration of figure with ice cream.

The Cloth

Invitation: L'Escargot (Version 1)

DC 089/3/3/87/v1
Part

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

Invitation: L'Escargot

DC 089/3/3/87
Item

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

The Cloth

Invitation - The Cloth charity ball

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

Printed invitation to the Cloth Charity Ball. With illustration of tent with figure motif.

The Cloth

Liberty window display

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

Painted glass window with two mannequins and two black and white paintings. Two unidentified people looking at window. Uncredited.

Taylor, Fraser

New Year card

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

Figure in highland dress, signed by David, Fraser, Helen, Brian.

Taylor, Fraser

The Cloth letterhead paper

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

Letterhead for Union Street London with The Cloth logo.

The Cloth

The Cloth New Years party ticket

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

Ticket for entry to New Years party at Henry Afrikas London.

The Cloth

Artwork for Design Intelligence

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

Spring/Summer.

Taylor, Fraser

Leaf Print

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

Two prints of different leaf species in black and white and mounted on white paper.

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

Oliver and Pink invitation: Beneath the Cloth

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

The Cloth

Invitation - The Cloth charity ball (Version 1)

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

Fraser Taylor, David Band and Helen Manning painting boards in studio for Fabrex

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

Taylor, Fraser

Trade show display, Brian Bolger at work

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

Three fabric hangings on display.

Taylor, Fraser

Fraser Taylor and David Band painting boards in studio for Fabrex

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

Taylor, Fraser

Painted boards in studio for Fabrex

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

Multi-coloured painted boards with face and 'The Cloth '87'.

Taylor, Fraser

Summer Simmits model

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

Two models wearing shirts and torn denim in front of painted background. Photograph by Anita Corbin.

Taylor, Fraser

New Year card

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

Taylor, Fraser

Liberty window display

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

Painted glass window with two mannequins and black and white painting. Uncredited.

Taylor, Fraser

Invitation to 21st party

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

Taylor, Fraser

Fraser Taylor business card

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

Fraser Taylor: Printed Textile Design June 1981

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

Photocopied A4 sheet, possibly from 'Fifteen Degrees plus', with images and artist statement by Fraser Taylor.

Cosmopolitan UK

Logo for Rita Rusk toiletries

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

Logo design for Rusk.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract textile design

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

Abstract forms are painted onto a sheet of tracing paper and adhered to a pink ink painted surface. A fibrous semi-transparent material is stitched onto the surface of the paper outlining the forms in blue thread. Some pieces of the tracing paper and material have been deducted in the shape of the figures to reveal the painted ground.

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

Pattern design

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

Brown ink lines with blue gouache spots on cream coloured paper. Similar in design to DC 089/1/2/4/4

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