Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

The Glasgow School of Art tie

NMC/1564
Item
Mid 20th Century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

The Glasgow School of Art tie made by Rowans, Glasgow and Birmingham.

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Unidentified student piece

NMC/1577
Item
c1950s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Bedspread of heavy-weight beige fabric with rust coloured applique borders with green and cream needlework. Symmetrical geometrical design with decorative stitching and panels with zigzag and flower designs. Blue, pink, green and brown needlework. Small stain. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

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Mackintosh banner

NMC/1593
Item
c1990s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

This screen printed banner with a large photo of Mackintosh depicts his signature and the Glasgow School of Art emblem reading: "There is honour in honest error none in the icy perfection of the mere stylist".

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Trimming of mauve linen

DC 020/1
Item
c1914

Part of Examples of Mackintosh Fabric

A fabric trimming from a cushion cover, embroidered before the First World War. The cover has pink roses and green foliage embroidered on authentic 'Mackintosh' mauve linen fabric.It is possible that both design and fabric were purchased from Brown and Beveridge, Bath Street, Glasgow.

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Poster for an exhibition entitled 'Heal Fabrics'

GSAA/EPH/10/116
Item
14 Apr-02 Mar 1975

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

This poster advertised an exhibition of fabrics which took place at The Glasgow School Of Art between the 14th of April and the 2nd of May 1975.

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Poster for a lecture by Zandra Rhodes entitled 'You Can Take The Stigma Out Of Punk, But Safety Pins Stay - Ok?'

GSAA/EPH/10/119A
Item
[Apr 1981]

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

This poster advertised a lecture given by fashion and textiles designer Zandra Rhodes who is known for her dramatic designs and bold use of colour. The lecture was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre on Wednesday the 6th of May 1981.

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Poster for a lecture by Ian Dury

GSAA/EPH/10/120
Item
Late 20th century

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

This poster advertised a lecture given by musician, artist and actor Ian Dury who is most famously known for being the lead singer of Ian Dury and the Blockheads. The lecture was held in the Bourdon Hall in the Bourdon building on The Glasgow School Of Art campus.

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Poster for the embroidered and woven textiles degree show

GSAA/EPH/10/44
Item
[Jun 1987]

Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland

This poster advertised the work of graduating students from The Glasgow School Of Art's embroidered and woven textiles department which was exhibited at the 1987 degree show. The exhibition ran from the 13th to the 18th of June and was held between The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Building and Newbery Tower.

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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.

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Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/11
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Reds and greens on black background.

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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".

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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.

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Untitled Paisley shawl design

DC 039/26
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Predominantly pinks on a black background.

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Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/8
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Two designs attached to one piece of paper.

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Untitled Paisley shawl designs

DC 039/9
Item
1840s-1850s

Part of Paisley Shawl Designs

Two designs attached to one piece of paper.

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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.

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