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Group of modern calligraphy instructional prints and examples. Includes printed examples of calligraphy teaching various techniques, two examples of calligraphy on parchment in red and black ink, calligraphy in black ink on aged paper giving instruction for raised gilding in books signed Graily Hewitt, Sep. 1915, and a print in black ink on white paper of a pointing hand.

Teaching aids include collections of prints, photographs, and calligraphy examples.

Includes collection of modern calligraphy teaching aids and examples as well as a collection of European and Turkish medieval manuscript fragments. Also includes a leather book cover with decorative gilding and Arabic lettering.

Contains "A Child Angel - an essay by Charles Lamb" and "From a Christmas Sermon - by Robert Louis Stevenson" reproduced in handwritten calligraphy.

A small collection of work in design and ornamentation produced by Jeanne (Jane) Wilson during her time as a student at The Glasgow School of Art from 1930 to 1934. Collection includes:

• Printed page of images detailing student work, [1932]
• Printed page of photographs of female students outside GSA, 1934
• Hand-bound booklet of written work titled ‘Notes on the History of Illumination’, [1930-1934]
• Circular paint and ink decorative design featuring various repetitive marks, shapes and a floral motif [1930-1934]
• Large ring-bound, handmade book of written work titled ‘History of Ornament’ [1930-1934]

Hand-bound book titled ‘Notes on the History of Illumination’ signed Jean S Wilson. Details the history of book illustration, ornamentation and decoration across different eras, national and local styles. Likely related to a course on the History of Illumination taught as a component of the Design diploma.

Large handmade, ring-bound book titled ‘History of Ornament’. Contains a definition of ornamentation followed by a history of ornamentation and information about different historic types and styles of ornamentation, accompanied by hand-illustrated examples in pencil, black and coloured ink and paint. The cover is signed ‘Jane S. Wilson 18/6/1912’. Likely related to a course on the History of Ornament taught as a component of the second-year General Course.

An illuminated Roll of Honour commissioned by The Glasgow School of Art to commemorate staff and students from Glasgow School of Art who served in World War One. It was designed by a former student, Dorothy Doddrell in 1925, and takes the form of an illuminated parchment in paint and gold leaf, set within a substantial copper and wood framed triptych – one large, central panel and two smaller side panels. The Roll of Honour lists 405 staff, students and governors who served during the conflict. It also cites the regiments served and references those who tragically died.

Variety of materials relating to the works of Dorothy Doddrell, including designs relating to the creation of First World War Roll of Honours; designs created by Doddrell; life drawing studies; and reference materials.

Variety of artworks created by Dorothy Doddrell, relating to Rolls of Honour, life drawings and sketches, and other designs

Variety of works created by Dorothy Doddrell relating to the Glasgow School of Art Roll of Honour.

Small card. Exterior of card has a drawing of two figures and a bird, calligraphic writing and an illuminated border style. Interior of the card is printed 'To' and 'From'.

Originally located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Illuminated calligraphed sample, mounted on board. Annotation on lower right of image attributes the design and execution to Dorothy Doddrell.

Originally located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Life drawings and sketches created by Dorothy Doddrell.

Life drawing study of a capital 'G'. Calligraphic annotation on lower right corner states it is taken from a late 13th century Flemish manuscript, copied from the original manuscript at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Life drawing study of a folio from a Book of Hours. Calligraphic annotation on lower right corner states it is taken from a 14th century Italian manuscript, copied from the original manuscript at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Variety of reference materials, including prints and photographs of art works.

Print of 'The Gospel of Peace'. Annotation on the lower right attributes the original illuminated text design and execution to Louise Powell.

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Print of '"To Spring" From Canto IX of "The Revolt of Islam"'. Annotation on the lower right attributes the original lettering and illumination to H. Granville Fell.

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Photograph showing the illuminated heading of the First World War Roll of Honours of The Glasgow School of Art. Annotations on the reverse attribute the calligraphy to Dorothy Doddrell.

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Variety of designs created by Dorothy Doddrell.

Illuminated calligraphed sample, mounted on board. Annotation in lower right corner attributes the design and execution to Dorothy Doddrell.

Originally located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Life drawing study of illuminated initials on mounted paper. Annotation attributes their origin to a 14th century Latin bible.

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Life drawing study of illuminated initials 'A' and 'D' on mounted paper. Annotation attributes the origin of these images to the Gospel Lectionary of Paris in the late 13th century, copied from the original manuscript located in the British Museum. Annotation attributes their execution to Dorothy Doddrell.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Large folder with 4 pages of mounted life studies - illuminated initial from St. Augustine's commentary on the Psalms, written for Ferdinand of Aragon, 1480; calligraphic study of the Gospel Lectionary of Paris, late 13th century; studies of illuminated initials from Durandas De Divinis Officiis, late 14th century Italy; illuminated initial of Brevary of Latin in Serum. Annotations in the lower right corner of each page states that the designs are copied from manuscripts in the British Museum, and attributes their execution to Dorothy Doddrell. Cover of folder has 'Dorothy M.F. Doddrell' in calligraphic writing in upper right corner.

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Double sided. Print of twelve pen drawings that comprise of 'The Baby Who Would Not Apologise' by Cora Gordon. Reverse shows 'Anniversary Address' designed and executed by Robert Gibbings, with a small extract of an article.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Booklet containing a print of 'Christ and his People'. Annotation on the cover notes that the reproduction is made in the colours of the original, taken from a book of prayers connected with the Order of St George by Flemish Artists in the late 15th century. Lower front cover states booklet is printed and sold on behalf of The Trustees of the British Museum.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Variety of works created by Dorothy Doddrell relating to the Rolls of Honour of The Glasgow School of Art, Busby Parish Church, and Stevenson Memorial Church.

Photograph showing the illuminated heading of the First World War Roll of Honours of The Glasgow School of Art. Annotations on the reverse attribute the calligraphy to Dorothy Doddrell.

Folio containing calligraphy and illuminated heading/border, addressed to Eliza Jane Aikman. Front of folio has a pencil sketch, which dates the folio to 1925.

Originally located inside folder (DC 094/1/2/1).

Booklet containing a print of 'The Annunciation.' Annotation on the cover notes that the reproduction is made in the colours of the original, taken from an early 14th century East Anglian manuscript of 'La Lumiere As Lais'. Lower front cover states booklet is printed and sold on behalf of The Trustees of the British Museum.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Print of the illuminated heading for the Roll of Honour of The Glasgow School of Art. Annotation on the reverse attributes the design and execution to Dorothy Doddrell.

Print of a bookplate, with the name L.C. Mackintosh. Lower right corner of print shows Dorothy Doddrell's monogram.

Originally located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Print of poem by Henry H. Barry in the style of an illuminated manuscript. Annotation in lower left corner attributes the work to Dorothy Doddrell.

Originally located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Small drawing of children with calligraphic writing and illuminated border. Lower left corner shows the monogram of Dorothy Doddrell.

Originally located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Small design example. Calligraphic title of 'MENU' with painting of a woman holding fruit.

Originally located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Illuminated calligraphed sample, mounted on board. Annotation on lower left of image attributes the design and execution to Dorothy Doddrell.

Originally located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Print of the First World War Roll of Honour of Stevenson Memorial Church, designed and executed by Dorothy Doddrell.

Menu and Programme for the Ca'Doro Restaurant. Cover attributes the date of creation to 1924. Inside contains the menu and programme for the 17th December 1924. Due to the connection with Pettigrew and Stephens LTD, there is a possibility this was designed by Dorothy Doddrell.

Located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies

Work created by Dorothy Doddrell relating to the Busby West United Free Church's First World War Roll of Honour.