J. Karter & Co. Receipt

AssociatedAssociated with Bill Gibb (New Pitsligo, Scotland, 1943 - 1988)

Date1981

Object NameReceipt

Mediumpaper, printed ink, pen ink

ClassificationsFashion and Dress

DimensionsOverall: height 55 × width 90mm

AcquisitionBequeathed in 2020 by Patricia Lane.

LocationView By Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS095652.4

Keywords

About MeTwo stapled receipts were issued by J. Karter & Co. for the sale of a dyed moleskin jacket with sleeves of black dyed fox held within our collection. The jacket was designed by Bill Gibb. The receipts show the jacket was paid for in instalments of £700 and £500 over a few days.

Patricia Lane bought and wore the jacket to special occasions, evening functions and corporate dinners in the 1980s. Her husband was President of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland and the Glasgow Institute of Architects and so there were many occasions for wearing cutting edge design.

Aberdeen Art Gallery holds an unparalleled archive of drawings, patterns and outfits by internationally celebrated fashion designer Bill Gibb (1943-1988). Born in New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, and educated at Fraserburgh Academy, Gibb attended Central St Martin’s School of Art and the Royal College of Art, with fellow students Zandra Rhodes and Ossie Clark. He became renowned for his unusual and flattering designs. He designed this jacket for Philip Hockley of London, and it was sold by Karter of Scotland.