Includes:
- Letter book, 1883-1910;
- Cash book, 1883-1907;
- Scrapbook of advertisements, 1960-1985;
- Certificates, 1932-1955;
- Photograph, 1973.
Records of Connal & Bannatyne Ltd, children's clothing manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference
- GB 248 UGD 319
- Dates of Creation
- 1833-1985
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 0.15 metres
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The firm of Connal & Bannatyne was founded in Glasgow in 1871, originating from the firm of Hugh Brown & Co, with whom its founding partners had both been connected for many years. The company originally manufactured hand embroidered infants' bibs, but later moved into children's clothing, catering for children aged from 6 months to 10 years. Their first factory was at 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow. Most of the work was carried out in the company's own premises, with some of the hand embroidery work being contracted to out-workers in Ayrshire and Ireland. By 1950 the firm had moved to 39 Buchan Street, Gorbals, Glasgow, and by 1956 to 45 Carlton House, Gorbals Lane, Glasgow. The company was incorporated as Connal & Bannatyne Ltd in 1955. In 1968 they moved to a new factory on the banks of the River Clyde, at 45 Finnieston Street, Glasgow, which was visited by Princess Margaret on 6 June 1973. The company employed its own designers, and produced an Autumn/Winter and a Spring/Summer collection each year, principally for the mail order, multiple store, and specialist wholesalers market.
Arrangement
Arranged in the order in which it was received.
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Deposit : Peter Bannatyne of Connal & Bannatyne Ltd, 45 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8JX : April 1992
Other Finding Aids
Printed list and item level computerised list available in searchroom
Alternative Form Available
No known copies
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
None which affect the use of this material
Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Archivist.
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 0248 procedures
Custodial History
Unknown
Accruals
None expected
Location of Originals
This material is original
Bibliography
No known publications using this material
Additional Information
Description compiled in line with the following international standards: International Council on Archives, ISAD(G) Second Edition, September 1999and National Council on Archives, Rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names
Scotland is the location of all place names in the administrative/biographical history element, unless otherwise stated.
Fonds level compiled by Jenny Bunn, Assistant Archivist, 02 March 2000. Lower level description compiled by members of Glasgow University Archive Service staff.