Pattern Making book

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 DC 112/5
  • Dates of Creation
    • c1950s-1970s
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Green book with a handwritten label saying Pattern Making. It has 24 double page spreads:

1. Title page, with Pattern Making written on the right-hand page and two lines of potato-cut printed patterns across the top and bottom of both pages.

2. Double-page spread with Introduction on written on the right-hand page and four photographs on the left-hand page of a baskets, fabric, a drinking glass, and a pot.

3. Two pages with Elements of Design written on the right-hand page and examples of 10 patterns across both pages.

4. Two pages with Techniques and Materials on written on the right-hand page and information about potato cut, lino cut, and stencils.

5. Double-page spread with Octagon Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

6. Double-page spread with Diamond Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

7. Double-page spread with Stripe Patterns written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

8. Double-page spread with Oval Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

9. Double-page spread with Square Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

10. Double-page spread with Brick Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

11. Double-page spread with Half-drop Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

12. Double-page spread with Lozenge Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

13. Double-page spread with Ogee Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

14. Double-page spread with Circle Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

15. Double-page spread with Hexagon Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

16. Double-page spread with Composite Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

17. Double-page spread with Lino Cuts written on the right-hand page and three coloured images printed from lino cuts: one of two women dancing; and two of a horse and a tree which is printed in different colours.

18. Double-page spread with Stencils written on the right-hand page and four stencilled coloured images: two patterns; a plant; and repeated stags.

19. Double-page spread with Free Brush Patterns written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

20. Double-page spread with Oval Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

21. Double-page spread with Ideas may come from anything… written on the right-hand page and examples such as a photograph of flats and a pattern and the words ‘…fabric design from pattern of windows…’; another of a design from a woven chair back; ‘….idea for a garden urn….’ and ‘…bottled fruit and carrots inspire a design….’

22. Continued double-page spread from previous pages with examples. ‘…pattern evolved from modern spoons…’ and ‘… textile design based on ceramic decoration…’

23. Double-page spread with Hexagon Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

24. Double-page spread with Composite Network written on the right-hand page and examples of different patterns across both pages.

Appraisal Information

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