The majority of this archive material relates to the book Designing on the Loom by Mary Kirby in the How to Do It series (The Studio Publications 1955). The collection consists of: photographs, photographic proofs and preliminary layouts relating to the plates and pages in the book; various proof pages and copies of the book, in print and typescript; annotated proof sheets for weaving plans included in the book; miscellaneous documents; and photographs of weaving samples not featured in the book.
The working papers of Mary Kirby
This material is held atCrafts Study Centre Archives, University for the Creative Arts
- Reference
- GB 2941 KIR
- Dates of Creation
- c.1955
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 box
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
There is no biographical information available to support this archive.
Arrangement
The archive material is broadly arranged in the original order in which it was deposited at the CSC.
- KIR/1 Photographs and page layouts of plates in 'Designing on the Loom' by MK
- KIR/2 Designs and page layouts of diagrams in 'Designing on the Loom' by MK
- KIR/3 Drafts, notes and proof pages and copies of 'Designing on the Loom' by MK
- KIR/4 Other documents
- KIR/5 Photographs of weaving (not featured in 'Designing on the Loom')
Access Information
Archive material may be viewed by appointment only.
Note
This entry was compiled by Becky Lyle, Submissions Officer for the project and by Jean Vacher, Collections Manager at the Crafts Study Centre, c.2004.
Other Finding Aids
A catalogue is available onsite (see TS.95.1-126, object / 95.1.1-70, archive). A pdf version is available on request.
Conditions Governing Use
Written permission must be sought before any archival material is published.
Appraisal Information
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Accruals
None expected.