Textile Collection

This material is held atHeriot-Watt University Museum and Archive

  • Reference
    • GB 582 TEX
  • Dates of Creation
    • 18th century-21st century
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 10 linear metres

Scope and Content

Swatches and larger pieces of fabric used for both garments and household furnishings from India, Japan and Vietnam as well as Britain and Europe. Includes examples of embroidery, ikat, whitework, jacquard weave, tweed, in-grain carpet, tapestry and printed fabric. Companies include Munrospun and Edinburgh Weavers.

Administrative / Biographical History

Collection of small textile swatches,large fabric samples and yarn for both garments and home furnishings.

Arrangement

Arranged by accession.

Access Information

Some items are quite large and difficult to access. Prior booking for these is required. Located at the Scottish Borders campus, Galashiels.

Other Finding Aids

Item level descriptions in CALM database.

Archivist's Note

Description created by Helen Taylor, Archivist, Heriot-Watt University Archive, Records Management and Museum Service.

Custodial History

Donations to Heriot-Watt University Archive, Records Management and Museum Service.

Accruals

Further accessions expected.

Location of Originals

The collection is original.

Corporate Names