Mary Kirby archive

Scope and Content

The majority of this archive material relates to the book Designing on the Loom by Mary Kirby in the How to Do It (The Studio Publications 1955). Where this is the case, the relevant plate numbers are noted in the collection's catalogue.

The archive consists of:

  • Woven textiles samples, many of which relate to plates in the book
  • 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 photographs and documents

Administrative / Biographical History

There is no biographical information available to support this archive.

Arrangement

The archive material is arranged in the original order in which it was deposited at the CSC.

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

None timetabled.

Accruals

None expected.

Personal Names