Lustre bowl

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 NMC/0240
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1924
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1

Scope and Content

Thought to have been lost in the fire in the Mackintosh Building, 23rd May 2014.

Administrative / Biographical History

Born in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. Gordon M Forsyth trained in Aberdeen and then the Royal College Art, winning a travel scholarship in 1902. Acting as the Art Director at Minton Hollins and Co. (c1902-1905) and then at Pilkington Tile and Pottery Co. from c1906. After the First World War he was superintendant of art instruction at Stoke and Burslem Schools of Art and then became an adviser to the British Pottery Manufacturers Association.

Acquisition Information

Gifted to GSA by the artist, 1924.

Note

Born in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. Gordon M Forsyth trained in Aberdeen and then the Royal College Art, winning a travel scholarship in 1902. Acting as the Art Director at Minton Hollins and Co. (c1902-1905) and then at Pilkington Tile and Pottery Co. from c1906. After the First World War he was superintendant of art instruction at Stoke and Burslem Schools of Art and then became an adviser to the British Pottery Manufacturers Association.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Ceramic/Lustre glaze
Dimensions: 220 mm diameter

Additional Information

Published