This poster advertised an exhibition of work by graduating students from the embroidered and woven textiles department as part of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual degree show in 1983. The exhibition was held in the Newbery Tower from the 11th to the 21st of June.The image on the front of the poster shows the exhibiting students standing in the Loggia space at the top of the Mackintosh Building. The reverse of the poster is annotated with 'Sarah son'.
Costume doll: Highland Girl wearing Araid Plaid (or Fish Wife), she came to be painted by Alan Ramsay aid to McLeod of McLeod. In those days girls did not wear tartan, they wore stripes instead.
Rectangular yellow armchair cover. Thought to be by Ann Macbeth. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.
Three copies of press releases and Six copies of photographs for Lynne Franks PR agency. Promotion and development of fabrics for designers including The Cloth, Sue Clowes, Hilde Smith and Pazuki Prints.
Abstract disassembled human form painted in blue and red on white paper. Torso of form revealing the white of the paper with an ultramarine outline and sporting a sash like garment.
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.
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.
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.
Fashion photographs of model in white dress and gloves made at GSA by Fraser Taylor. Possibly in Mackintosh Building. Black and white photograph, portrait.
Black Cotton jersey with collar and buttoned neck featuring a cuffed sleeve. Printed with a white linear pattern and featuring repeated motifs such as a bird and human figures.
Embroidered dark fawn silk and velvet collar. There are several reasons for the attribution to Jessie Newbery: the very fine quality of the fabrics used; the method of construction; the quality of the stitching; the colours used; the simplicity of the design which complements the shape of the collar so effectively and the use of silver metal clasps.
Poster for the Pringle Bulletin, dated from July 1978. The articles include a piece on Wallace Shaw, entitled 'Wallace goes Stateside.' It also includes a picture of him in his role as design manager.
Photocopied newspaper extract showing a picture of a young female model in Pringle of Scotland knitwear. The annotation names the model as Maureen Black.
2-page press release detailing the upcoming Royal Gala Fashion Show. Information included dates the press release to the 22nd October, from the Savoy Hotel, London.
Booklet of drawings of designs for Braemar International Children's Collection for Spring 1985. Designs are organised by type of wool, and include information on pricing, sizing, and cost. Many pages include annotations regarding the designs.
This poster advertised the work of graduating embroidered and woven textiles students which was showcased in The Glasgow School Of Art degree show from the 14th to the 19th of June 1985. It was held in the Newbery Tower which housed the design departments within The Glasgow School Of Art before it was later replaced by the Reid Building.
Abstract female form painted on white paper using red, blue, yellow and a range of green paints. Collaged and adhered to black 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.
