Silk and linen scarf

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 NMC/1741A
  • Dates of Creation
    • c1975
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Long silk and linen woven scarf with fringed ends. It has geometric designs and subtle colour changes and blends, achieved through dip dyed warp. Scarf is in shades of purple, red and pink and has a maker's tag with the name Sarah Sumsion.

Administrative / Biographical History

Sarah Sumsion was born in London in 1935, and now lives and work in Argyll and Bute. Her works include woven silk hangings for domestic and public interiors, and mixed media framed pieces. Sarah Noble before marriage, her husband Peter Sumsion (born 1931) was a lecturer at GSoA for 12 years.

Acquisition Information

Accession number JAC/213.

Note

Sarah Sumsion was born in London in 1935, and now lives and work in Argyll and Bute. Her works include woven silk hangings for domestic and public interiors, and mixed media framed pieces. Sarah Noble before marriage, her husband Peter Sumsion (born 1931) was a lecturer at GSoA for 12 years.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Cotton, linen and silk.
Dimensions: 280 x 1700 mm

Related Material

NMC/1741B is a scarf by the same artist.

Additional Information

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