J. Karter & Company Envelope

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

Date1981

Object NameEnvelope

Mediumpaper, ink

ClassificationsFashion and Dress

DimensionsOverall: height 153mm × width 88mm

AcquisitionBequeathed in 2020 by Patricia Lane.

LocationView By Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS095652.5

Keywords

About MeThis is a envelope issued by J. Karter & Co. which held receipts 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.

Patricia Lane 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.