guide to the annan fabrics archive in the powerhouse...
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GUIDE TO THE
ANNAN FABRICS ARCHIVE
IN THE
POWERHOUSE MUSEUM
Prepared by
JESSICA McLEAN
2007
CONTENTS Administrative History Series List Series Descriptions and Item Lists
COLLECTED ARCHIVES ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY
91/25
Annan Fabrics
Registration Number:
Creator:
Annan Fabrics, a studio enterprise which printed textiles by the silk and screen process, was
established in 1941 by Anne Outlaw (1891-1991) and Alexandra Mackenzie (1912-1998, she was also
known as Nan, but was more commonly referred to as Nance. When Mackenzie married she changed
her name to Kirkwood, but still used Mackenzie professionally). The two women had met through the
New South Wales Society of Arts and Crafts, of which they were both members. Mackenzie first
developed an interest in textile design in the 1930s when she trained at East Sydney Technical College,
but she could find no one willing to print her designs. Initially, Outlaw and Mackenzie intended to open
a restaurant, but this led to them opening their own textile design studio. Together, the women
designed and made furnishing fabrics that melded bright colours, geometric patterns and Australian
motifs. Mackenzie created the designs for the fabrics, while Outlaw mixed the dyes and managed the
business.
The two established their studio in a building in Mosman which had previously been a stable and later
a cordial factory. Here they worked on all aspects of silk-screen printing: making screens; mixing dyes;
drawing and printing designs; drying fabrics; fixing colours; and soaping and rinsing the final product -
around 36 metres of fabric each day. Their customers included interior decorators, select department
stores (including David Jones in Sydney and the Myer Emporium in Melbourne) and specialist
boutiques. Qantas was also a major customer, while the Department of Public Works commissioned
'Banksia' for the Parliament House dining room (Vivien Leigh also bought 'Banksia' for her home in
England).
In 1954 Annan Fabrics secured the sub-contract to print the Aboriginal and heraldic emblems on the
official street banners for the Royal Tour. All other work was suspended, but the contract was unpaid
for as the contractor declared himself bankrupt. Due to this fact, they could not support their loss and
were forced to close. This, however, freed up Mackenzie for a teaching position at East Sydney Technical
College. Throughout this latter period, she continued to screen-print textiles and experiment with a
range of imported colourfast dyes.
COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION
Registration Number: 91/25
Creators: Mackenzie, Alexandra
Series Title: Photograph Album
Date Range: c.1938-1954
c.1970s
Physical Characteristics: Magnetic photograph album, black and white photographs, one
colour polaroid
Description: Photograph album and photographic prints, belonging to Alexandra
Mackenzie of Annan Fabrics Pty Ltd, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1938-54 and c.1970s
The original photograph album is a magnetic album with a red cover.
The photographs include images of Anne Outlaw and Alexandra
Mackenzie working in their studio, and different fabric prints
designed by Annan Fabrics.
Arrangement:
Dimensions:
Box Number: 1 & PA1 (located in series box 2)
COLLECTED ARCHIVES
Series Title: Photograph Album
ITEM LIST
Item Number BoxItem Title
191/25-1 Photograph album, belonging to Alexandra Mackenzie of
Annan Fabrics Pty Ltd, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1970s
Magnetic album with red cover.
PA191/25-2 Photographic print, black & white, image of draped fabric,
taken by Verdun Gadsby, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-54
The original label for this photo reads: 'LEFT TO RIGHT/
KANGAROO HUNT/ SNAKE & TURTLE/ GOANNA'.
PA191/25-3 Photographic print, black & white, close up of 'Pigeon' fabric,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-54
PA191/25-4 Photographic print, black & white, 'Coral Tree' fabric draped
next to telephone, taken by Verdun Gadsby, Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
91/25-5 Photographic print, black & white, 'Magnolia' fabric, Sydney,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original label for the photo from its original album
(91/25-1) reads: '"MAGNOLIA"'.
PA191/25-6 Photographic print, back & white, close up of 'Arum Lily'
fabric, taken by The Sun, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The photos original label reads: '"ARUM LILY'".
PA191/25-7 Photographic print, back & white, 'Ground Painting' fabric,
taken by Verdun Gadsby, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The photos original label reads: 'GROUND PAINTING'.
PA191/25-8 Photographic print, black & white, 'Twisted Vine' and 'Strange
Fruit' fabrics hanging, taken by Verdun Gadsby, Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The photos original label reads: 'L To R/ TWISTED VINE/
STRANGE FRUIT'.
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/25-9 Photographic print, black & white, image of the Qantas office
in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, c.1955
Original label from photo album reads 'CURTAIN. "EMU"/
QANTAS OFFICE/ HONOLULU.'
This image appeared in Qantas News, June, 1955.
PA191/25-10 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie in the process of screen-printing at
Annan Fabrics, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
1941-1954
This photograph was taken in the Annan Fabrics studio in
Mosman.
PA191/25-11 Photographic print, black & white, close up of 'Kangaroo Hunt'
fabric, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original label from the photo album reads: 'KANGAROO
HUNT'.
PA191/25-12 Photographic print, black & white, 'Monsteria Leaf' fabric,
taken by Verdun Gadsby, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/25-13 Photographic print, black & white, woman holding 'Rock
Carving' fabric, taken by the New South Wales Government
Tourist Bureau, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
This photograph was probably taken outside the Mosman
studio.
The original label from photo album reads: 'ROCK CARVING'.
PA191/25-14 Photographic print, black & white, hanging segment of
'Banksia' fabric, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'BANKSIA/
N.S.W SOC. ARTS & CRAFTS/ 1947 EXHIBITION.' This label
cannot be located.
PA191/25-15 Photographic print, black & white, hanging segment of 'Lyre
Bird' fabric, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: '"LYRE BIRD"/
WINNER SODERBERG/ MEMORIAL PRIZE/ N.S.W SOC. OF
ARTS + CRAFTS/ EXHIBITION 1948.'.
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/25-16 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
holding fabric, taken by the New South Wales Government
Tourist Bureau, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'L TO R.
BACKGROUND/ KANGAROO HUNT. EMU TRACK/ BUSH
BUNCH. EMU. BANKSIA./ FOREGROUND.
"CORROBOREE"/ "WATTLE"'.
PA191/25-17 Photographic print, black & white, Annan Fabrics staff in the
process of screen-printing, taken by the New South Wales
Government Tourist Bureau, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album (91/25) bears an adhesive label for this
photo (which could not be removed). The label reads:
'PRINTING/ "EMU" TRACK.'.
PA191/25-18 Photographic print, black & white, hanging fabric, taken by
Russell Roberts Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/25-19 Photographic print, black & white, hanging fabric, taken by
Russell Roberts Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/25-20 Photographic print, black & white, close up of fabric, taken by
Russell Roberts Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/25-21 Photographic print, black & white, room inside the Monash
Country Club in Narrabeen, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The room features three lounges which are covered in fabric by
Annan Fabrics.
PA191/25-22 Photographic print, black & white, inside the Convent of the
Sacred Heart, Rose Bay, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The curtains are made from fabric designed by Annan Fabrics.
The original album (91/25) bears an adhesive label for this
photo (which could not be removed). The label reads:
'CURTAINS IN CHAPEL/ ROSE BAY/ CONVENT.'.
PA191/25-23 Photographic print, black & white, dining room at The Rex
Hotel, Potts Point, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The dining room features curtains by Annan Fabrics.
The original album (91/25) bears an adhesive label for this
photo (which could not be removed). The label reads: 'REX
BEGONIA'.
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/25-24 Photographic print, black & white, fabric hanging on wall,
taken by The Telegraph Newspaper Co Ltd, Brisbane,
Queensland, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'TREE OF
LIFE/ EXHIBITION/ HALF DOZEN GROUP/ BRISBANE'.
PA191/25-25 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw standing next
to hanging fabric, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The fabric features the 'Strelitzia' print.
PA191/25-26 Photographic print, black & white, two women standing in a
garden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The dresses the women are wearing are made out of fabric
designed by Annan Fabrics.
PA191/25-27 Photographic print, black & white, interior of shop, Perth,
Western Australia, Australia, c.1941-1954
The cushions of two cane lounge chairs are covered in fabrics
by Annan Fabrics. Two other designs are hanging as curtains.
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'J. WALKER/
INTERIOR/ DECORATOR/ PERTH'.
PA191/25-28 Photographic print, black & white, image of shop, Perth,
Western Australia, Australia, c.1941-1954
'Kangaroo Hunt' and 'Wheat' are hanging in the display
window.
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'J. WALKER/
INTERIOR/ DECORATOR/ PERTH'.
PA191/25-29 Photographic print, black & white, close up of 'Rose Begonia
Leaf' fabric, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/25-30 Photographic print, black & white, hanging 'Emu' fabric,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/25-31 Photographic print, black & white, wall painted by Alexandra
Mackenzie, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1938
Mackenzie painted the kitchen and sunroom in the home of a
Mrs L. W. Marks, at the address of 24 Bradley's Head Road,
Mosman.
PA191/25-32 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
screen-printing with an employee, taken by Max Dupain,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/25-33 Photographic print, black & white, close up of 'Snake and
Turtle' fabric, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
Possibly taken by Max Dupain (see label in album).
PA191/25-34 Photographic print, black and white, 'Snake and Turtle' fabric,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
Possibly taken by Max Dupain (see label in album).
PA191/25-35 Polaroid, colour, image of fabric, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1950s
PA191/25-36 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
painting wall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1938
This image shows Mackenzie in the process of painting the
kitchen and sunroom in the home of a Mrs L. W. Marks, at the
address of 24 Bradley's Head Road, Mosman.
This image appeared in the Sunday Sun, in the article 'A
Colored Kitchen', 19 Nov, 1939.
PA191/25-37 Photographic print, black & white, ceiling and wall painted by
Alexandra Mackenzie, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1938
Mackenzie painted the kitchen and sunroom in the home of a
Mrs L. W. Marks, at the address of 24 Bradley's Head Road,
Mosman.
COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION
Registration Number: 91/26
Creators: Mackenzie, Alexandra
Series Title: Photograph Album
Date Range: c.1941-1954
c.1970s
Physical Characteristics: Magnetic photograph album, black and white photographs
Description: Photograph album and photographic prints, belonging to Alexandra
Mackenzie of Annan Fabrics Pty Ltd, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-54 and c.1970s
The original photograph album is a magnetic album with a blue
cover.
The photographs include images of Anne Outlaw and Alexandra
Mackenzie working in their studio, and different fabric prints
designed by Annan Fabrics.
Arrangement:
Dimensions: Shelf Length m 0.01
Box Number: 1 & PA1 (located in series box 2)
COLLECTED ARCHIVES
Series Title: Photograph Album
ITEM LIST
Item Number BoxItem Title
191/26-1 Photographic album, belonging to Anne Mackenzie of Annan
Fabrics Pty Ltd, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1970s
Magnetic album with blue cover.
PA191/26-2 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
standing in garden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1944
The dress which Mackenzie is wearing is made out of the
fabric 'Ground Painting'.
This image appeared in Pix magazine, in the article 'Success
From Kitchen Experiments', Vol. 13, No.14, 1 April, 1944.
PA191/26-3 Photographic print, black & white, inside the Crow-eaters bar,
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, c.1941-1954
The bar features curtains made out of fabric designed by
Annan Fabrics.
PA191/26-4 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
posing with fabrics, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/26-5 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
screen-printing in studio, taken by Max Dupain, Mosman, New
South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The label from original photo album reads: 'MAX DUPAIN, 49
CLARENCE ST'
PA191/26-6 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie, taken by Verdun Gadsby, Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The image shows Outlaw and Mackenzie surrounded by
printed fabrics.
PA191/26-7 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
wringing fabric, taken by Max Dupain, Mosman, New South
Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The label from the original photo album reads: 'MAX DUPAIN,
49 CLARENCE ST'
PA191/26-8 Photographic print, black & white, close up of fabric, by The
Sun, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/26-9 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
screen-printing in the studio, taken by Max Dupain, Mosman,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/26-10 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw screen-printing, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
This image appeared in Pix magazine, in the article 'Success
From Kitchen Experiments', Vol. 13, No.14, 1 April, 1944.
COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION
Registration Number: 91/27
Creators: Mackenzie, Alexandra
Series Title: Photograph Album
Date Range: c.1941-1954
c.1970s
Physical Characteristics: Magnetic photograph album, black and white photographs
Description: Photograph album and photographic prints, belonging to Alexandra
Mackenzie of Annan Fabrics Pty Ltd, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1938-54 and c.1970s
The original photograph album is a magnetic album with a brown
cover.
The photographs include images of Anne Outlaw and Alexandra
Mackenzie working in their studio, and different fabric prints
designed by Annan Fabrics.
Arrangement:
Dimensions: Shelf Length m 0.01
Box Number: 1 & PA1 (located in series box 2)
COLLECTED ARCHIVES
Series Title: Photograph Album
ITEM LIST
Item Number BoxItem Title
191/27-1 Photographic album, belonging to Alexandra Mackenzie of
Annan Fabrics Pty Ltd, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
Magnetic album with brown cover.
PA191/27-2 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw washing fabric, taken by The Sun, Mosman, New
South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 1941
This image appeared in the Sunday Sun, in the article 'Women
Are Pioneering Print Fabrics Industry', 1941.
PA191/27-3 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
painting, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-4 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw, taken by The Sun, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-5 Photographic print, black & white, image of Alexandra
Mackenzie holding a silk screen, taken by The Sun, Mosman,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: '"MONSTERIO/
LEAF"/ SILK SCREEN'.
This image appeared in an issue of Woman magazine, in the
article 'Fabricated Success Story', 1946.
PA191/27-6 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie, Sydney, New South Wales, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-7 Photographic print, black & white, exhibition at Australian
House, London, England, 1947
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'EXHIBITION
1947/ AUSTRALIA HOUSE/ LONDON JULY. AUG.'.
PA191/27-8 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw carrying
fabric, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-9 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie with
'Datura' fabric, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'DATURA'.
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/27-10 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie holding 'Wheat' fabric, Mosman, New
South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: '"WHEAT"'.
PA191/27-11 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw holding
fabric, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for these photos
(which could not be removed). The label reads: '"SHAPES" L
TO R/ "KANGAROO HUNT"/ "BANKSIA"/ "FEATHER"/
"CHERUB"' and 'L To R. TABLECLOTH/ "UNICORN"
"GULLS"/ "SEAFOOD"'.
PA191/27-12 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
painting, taken by The Sun, Sydney, New South Wales,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-13 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'L TO R /
"STRELITZA"/ "SOLANDRA"/ "MAGNOLIA"/ "KANGAROO
HUNT"/ CORAL TREE/ / "GOANNA"/ "EMU"'.
PA191/27-14 Photographic print, black & white, hanging fabric, Sydney,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-15 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-16 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie, taken by Consolidated Press Ltd,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'L To R./ LYRE
BIRD/ AQUARIUS/ TREE OF LIFE/ GERANIUM'.
PA191/27-17 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
showing a reel of fabric to a group of women, Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia, 1947
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'L TO R. 1947/
STRELITZIA - DATURA/ AWARDED SODERBERG/
MEMORIAL PRIZE SOC. ARTS/ CRAFTS.'.
PA191/27-18 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
sketching outside, Australia, c.1941-1954
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/27-19 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
sketching outside, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-20 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
holding fabric, taken by Consolidated Press Ltd, Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia, 1947
This image appeared in the Sunday Telegraph, in the article
'These Fabrics are Designed to "Speak Australia"', June 1,
1947.
PA191/27-21 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
holding fabric, taken by Consolidated Press Ltd, Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-22 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie in
the process of screen-printing, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-23 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw holding roll of fabric, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-24 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw holding
fabric, by Consolidated Press Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
This image appeared in the Sunday Telegraph, in the article
'These Fabrics are Designed to "Speak Australia"', June 1,
1947.
PA191/27-25 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
painting on a printing screen, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-26 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-27 Photographic print, black & white, image of wall which says
'Annan Fabrics', Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-28 Photographic print, black & white, exterior of house, Sydney,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The building in the photograph is probably the Mosman studio
which Alexandra Mackenzie and Anne Outlaw worked from.
PA191/27-29 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-30 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
painting, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-31 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
painting, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/27-32 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
painting, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-33 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie screen-printing, Mosman, New South
Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-34 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-35 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie screen-printing, Mosman, New South
Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-36 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
drawing a design, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-37 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie in the process of screen-printing,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-38 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie in the process of screen-printing,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-39 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
washing/wringing fabric, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-40 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw outside their studio, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-41 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw wringing fabric, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-42 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw outside their studio, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-43 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie in the process of screen-printing,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-44 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw measuring
fabric, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-45 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-46 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
sketching two a kangaroos, Australia, c.1941-1954
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/27-47 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
sketching a kangaroo, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-48 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
sitting on a sand dune with an Aboriginal man, Australia,
c.1941-1954
In this image Mackenzie is sketching while the Aboriginal man
draws in the sand.
PA191/27-49 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie in
the process of screen-printing, taken by The Sun, Mosman,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-50 Photographic print, black & white, Annan Fabrics exhibition at
Australia House, London, England, 1947
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'AUSTRALIA/
HOUSE/ LONDON 1947/ EXHIBITION.'.
PA191/27-51 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw making dye,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-52 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw, Mosman,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-53 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw mixing dye,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-54 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw, Mosman,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-55 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw, Mosman,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-56 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw, Mosman,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-57 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-58 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-59 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-60 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-61 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/27-62 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-63 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-64 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-65 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie preparing for screen printing, Mosman,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-66 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie rinsing fabric, Mosman, New South
Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'PRINTED
CLOTH/ UNDERGOING RINSING/ OFF, AFTER COLOR/
DEVELOPING IN ACID BATH.'.
PA191/27-67 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie hanging printed fabric, Mosman, New
South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'PRINTED
CLOTH/ UNDERGOING RINSING/ OFF, AFTER COLOUR/
DEVELOPING IN ACID BATH.'.
PA191/27-68 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie hanging printed fabric, Mosman, New
South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'PRINTED
CLOTH/ UNDERGOING RINSING/ OFF, AFTER COLOUR/
DEVELOPING IN ACID BATH.'.
PA191/27-69 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie hanging fabric, Mosman, New South
Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'PRINTED
CLOTH/ UNDERGOING RINSING/ OFF, AFTER COLOUR/
DEVELOPING IN ACID BATH.'.
PA191/27-70 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/27-71 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-72 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw hanging fabric, taken by The Sun, Mosman, New
South Wales, Australia, c.1946
This image appeared in an issue of Woman magazine, in the
article 'Fabricated Success Story', 1946.
PA191/27-73 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
drawing a design in the Annan Fabrics studio, taken by Pix
magazine, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1944
This image appeared in Pix magazine, in the article 'Success
From Kitchen Experiments', Vol. 13, No.14, 1 April, 1944. It
also appeared in Argus, in the article 'Courage and Capital',
1945.
PA191/27-74 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw holding
fabric, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: "STRELITZIA".
PA191/27-75 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw screen-printing, Mosman, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: "IRIS"/ BEING
PRINTED'.
PA191/27-76 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw mixing dye,
taken by Pix magazine, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1945
This image appeared in Argus, in the article 'Courage and
Capital', 1945.
PA191/27-77 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
holding a printing screen, taken by Pix magazine, Mosman,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1945
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'CHECKING
SCREEN/ FOR PINHOLES IN/ LAQUER RESIST'.
This image appeared in Argus, in the article 'Courage and
Capital', 1945.
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/27-78 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw holding
printing screen, taken by Pix magazine, Mosman, New South
Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'SCREEN
RACK'.
This image appeared in Pix magazine, in the article 'Success
From Kitchen Experiments', Vol. 13, No.14, 1 April, 1944.
PA191/27-79 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw screen-printing, taken by The Sun, Mosman,
New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-80 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-81 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw displaying fabric to a seated woman, by The Sun,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-82 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw carrying rolls of fabric, taken by The Sun,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
PA191/27-83 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-84 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
holding 'Emu' fabric, by Consoliated Press Ltd, Mosman, New
South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: 'L To R/
DATURA./ GIRL & WAVE/ GULLS, EMU'.
PA191/27-85 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie
developing 'Pine Cone' fabric in acid bath, Mosman, New South
Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The original album bears an adhesive label for this photo
(which could not be removed). The label reads: '"PINE CONE",
BEING DEVELOPED/ IN ACID BATH'.
PA191/27-86 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
PA191/27-87 Photographic print, black & white, Anne Outlaw and
Alexandra Mackenzie hanging fabric, taken by Pix Magazine,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
Item Number BoxItem Title
PA191/27-88 Photographic print, black & white, Alexandra Mackenzie and
Anne Outlaw sitting down and surrounded by hanging fabric,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION
Registration Number: 91/28
Creators: Mackenzie, Alexandra
Annan Fabrics
Series Title: Photograph Album
Date Range: c.1941-1954
Physical Characteristics: Scrapbook, black and white photographs
Description: Photograph album, with black & white photographs, belonging to
Alexandra Mackenzie of Annan Fabrics Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The photo album is covered in green and white 'Zebra Stripe' fabric,
which was designed by Annan Fabrics.
Arrangement:
Dimensions:
Box Number: F1
COLLECTED ARCHIVES
Series Title: Photograph Album
ITEM LIST
Item Number BoxItem Title
F191/28-1 Photographic print, black & white, the RMS Himalaya's
'Australian Room', taken by the Department of Information,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The room features curtains and lounge cover which are made
from 'Monsteria Leaf' fabric, designed and printed by Annan
Fabrics.
The 'Australia Room' was the R.M.S. Himalaya's 1st Class
Corridor Lounge.
F191/28-2 Photographic print, black & white, the Air Reservation Bureau
desk, at the Department of Tourist Activities and Immigration,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The curtains in the image are made from 'Monsteria Leaf'
fabric, designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-3 Photographic print, black & white, the RMS Himalaya's
'Australian Room', Australia, c.1941-1954
The curtains in the image are made from 'Monsteria Leaf'
fabric, designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-4 Photographic print, black & white, the Australian Forestry
School Hostel library, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The library features curtains made from 'Banksia' fabric,
designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-5 Photographic print, black & white, the Australian Forestry
School Hostel lounge, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The lounge features curtains made from 'Lyre Bird' fabric,
designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-6 Photographic print, black & white, the Australian Display at
the Rockefeller Institute, New York, New York, United States
of America, 1952
F191/28-7 Photographic print, black & white, the Australian Display at
the Rockefeller Institute, New York, New York, United States
of America, 1952
Item Number BoxItem Title
F191/28-8 Photographic print, black & white, the Australian Display at
the Rockefeller Institute, New York, New York, United States
of America, 1952
The display features curtains designed and screen-printed by
Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-9 Photographic print, black & white, the Australian Display at
the Rockefeller Institute, New York, New York, United States
of America, 1952
The display features curtains designed and screen-printed by
Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-10 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the Monash
Country Club, Narrabeen, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The lounges in the image are covered with fabric designed and
printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-11 Photographic print, black & white, Stack and Co Motor
Showroom on York St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
Curtains made from 'Strelitzia' fabric, designed and printed by
Annan Fabrics.
The Stack and Co showroom was designed by the architectural
firm Lipson Kaad.
F191/28-12 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the Monash
Country Club, Narrabeen, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The curtains in the image are made from fabric designed and
printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-13 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the Monash
Country Club, Narrabeen, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The lounges in the image are made from fabric designed by
Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-14 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the Odeon
Theatre, Adelaide, taken by Russell Sandeman, South
Australia, Australia, c.1941-1954
The curtains featured in the image are made from fabric
designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
Item Number BoxItem Title
F191/28-15 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the Odeon
Theatre, taken by Russell Sandeman, Adelaide, South
Australia, Australia, c.1941-1954
The curtains featured in the image are made from fabric
designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-16 Photographic print, black & white, showroom for Julius Kayser
Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
Features curtains made from 'Strelitzia' fabric, designed and
printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-17 Photographic print, black & white, image of tapestry,
Australia, c.1941-1954
F191/28-18 Photographic print, black & white, sun room in the residence
of J. E. D. Down Esq., Brisbane, Queensland, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The room features curtains and lounge cushions made from
'Monsteria Leaf' fabric, designed and printed by Annan
Fabrics.
F191/28-19 Photographic print, black & white, interior of Narrabunda play
centre, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia,
c.1941-1954
Features curtains made from 'Wheat' fabric, designed and
printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-20 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the General
Manager's Office of the Australia and New Zealand Bank,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The office features curtains made from 'Lyre Bird' fabric,
designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
The ANZ building was designed by the architectural firm
Joseland and Gilling.
F191/28-21 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the Australian
National Airways passenger terminal at Franklin Street,
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, c.1941-1954
The room features curtains designed and printed by Annan
Fabrics.
Building designed by the architect Howard Garnet Alsop.
F191/28-22 Photographic print, black & white, the residence of Mr and
Mrs A. J. White, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The room features curtains and cushions made of 'Monsteria
Leaf' fabric, designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
Item Number BoxItem Title
F191/28-23 Photographic print, black & white, interior of Macquarie
Homes, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
Features curtains made of 'Lyre Bird' Fabric, designed and
printed by Annan Fabrics.
The building was designed by the Public Works Department of
New South Wales.
F191/28-24 Photographic print, black & white, Penrith High School
assembly hall, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The hall features curtains made from 'Wheat' fabric, designed
and printed by Annan Fabrics.
Building designed by the Public Works Department of New
South Wales.
F191/28-25 Photographic print, black & white, interior of Ainslie Hotel
dining room, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The room features curtains made from fabric designed and
printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-26 Photographic print, black & white, Ainslie Rex Hotel private
guest lounge, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The guest lounge features curtains made from fabric designed
and printed by Annan Fabrics.
The Ainslie Rex Hotel is now known as the Olims Canberra
Hotel.
F191/28-27 Photographic print, black & white, Ainslie Rex Hotel public
guest lounge, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The room features curtains made from fabric designed and
printed by Annan Fabrics.
The Ainslie Rex Hotel is now known as the Olims Canberra
Hotel.
F191/28-28 Photographic print, black & white, interior of an Ainslie Rex
Hotel bedroom, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The bedroom features curtains made from fabric designed and
printed by Annan Fabrics.
The Ainslie Rex Hotel is now known as the Olims Canberra
Hotel.
Item Number BoxItem Title
F191/28-29 Photographic print, black & white, interior of Ainslie Rex
Hotel, woman seated in bedroom, Canberra, Australian
Capital Territory, Australia, c.1941-1954
The bedroom features curtains made from fabric designed and
printed by Annan Fabrics.
The Ainslie Rex Hotel is now known as the Olims Canberra
Hotel.
F191/28-30 Photographic print, black & white, Ainslie Hotel dining room,
taken by the Department of the Interior, Canberra, Australian
Capital Territory, Australia, c.1941-1954
The dining room features curtains made from fabric designed
and printed by Annan Fabrics.
The Ainslie Rex Hotel is now known as the Olims Canberra
Hotel.
F191/28-31 Photographic print, black & white, Ainslie Rex Hotel dining
room, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The dining room features curtains made from fabric designed
and printed by Annan Fabrics.
The Ainslie Rex Hotel is now known as the Olims Canberra
Hotel.
F191/28-32 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the Rex Hotel,
Potts Point, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The image shows a curtain (made from an Annan Fabrics
design) covering a lift door.
F191/28-33 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the TAA
Essendon, Victoria, Australia, c.1941-1954
Curtains designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-34 Photographic print, black & white, Rex Hotel dining room,
Potts Point, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The dining room features curtains designed and printed by
Annan Fabrics.
The building was designed by the architectural firm John P.
Tate and Associates.
F191/28-35 Photographic print, black & white, Rex Hotel dining room,
Potts Point, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
The dining room features curtains made from 'Rose Begonia
Leaf' fabric, designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
Item Number BoxItem Title
F191/28-36 Photographic print, black & white, interior of Orient Steam
Navigation Co Ltd, Spring St, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
Curtains made by fabric designed and printed by Annan
Fabrics.
F191/28-37 Photographic print, black & white, interior of Orient Steam
Navigation Co Ltd, Spring St, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
Curtains made by fabric designed and printed by Annan
Fabrics.
F191/28-38 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the Australian
Arts Council, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
Features curtains made from fabric designed by Annan
Fabrics.
The building was designed by the architect Walter Bunning.
F191/28-39 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the Office of the
High Commissioner of Pakistan, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1941-1954
The rooms features 'Zebra Stripe' curtains, designed and
printed by Annan Fabrics.
The building was designed by the architectural firm Lipson
and Kaad.
F191/28-40 Photographic print, black & white, Parliament House dining
room, Macquarie St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The dining room curtains are made from 'Banksia' fabric
designed by Annan Fabrics.
This section of Parliament House was designed by the Public
Works Department of New South Wales.
F191/28-41 Photographic print, black & white, Parliament House dining
room, Macquarie St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The dining room curtains are made from 'Banksia' fabric
designed by Annan Fabrics.
This section of Parliament House was designed by the Public
Works Department of New South Wales.
Item Number BoxItem Title
F191/28-42 Photographic print, black & white, Parliament House dining
room, Macquarie St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
The dining room curtains are made from 'Banksia' fabric
designed by Annan Fabrics.
This section of Parliament House was designed by the Public
Works Department of New South Wales.
F191/28-43 Photographic print, black & white, Annan Fabrics display at
the Ideal Homes Exhibition, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, 14 Dec 1953
The exhibition was held at Sydney Town Hall.
F191/28-44 Photographic print, black & white, the Wentworth Hotel
'Corroboree Room', Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
Curtains designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-45 Photographic print, black & white, the Wentworth Hotel
'Corroboree Room', Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
c.1941-1954
Curtains designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
91/28-46 Photographic print, black & white, royal tour banners along
Government House Drive, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, 1954
Annan Fabrics secured the contract to make banners for the
royal tour in 1954, but they were never paid and, as a result of
this, were forced to close.
F191/28-47 Photographic print, black & white, interior of Qantas office in
Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, c.1941-1954
The original label from the photograph reads: '2354
KALAKAUA AVENUE - Interior of Qantas office in Waikiki,
Honolulu, featuring an Australian motif world map with
Qantas routes and an Aboriginal design drape.'
F191/28-48 Photographic print, black & white, interior of the New South
Wales University of Technology, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, c.1949-1954
Curtains designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
The New South Wales University of Technology was
established in Sydney in 1949. In 1958 the University's name
was changed to the University of New South Wales.
Item Number BoxItem Title
F191/28-49 Photographic print, black & white, dining room at TAA
Mascot, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
Curtains designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
F191/28-50 Photographic print, black & white, dining room at TAA
Mascot, New South Wales, Australia, c.1941-1954
Curtains designed and printed by Annan Fabrics.
COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION
Registration Number: 91/29
Creators: Annan Fabrics
Series Title: Scrapbook
Date Range: 1941-1976
Physical Characteristics: Scrapbook with newspaper cuttings, printed material and black and
white photographic prints
Description: Scrapbook, Annan Fabrics Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, 1941-1976
The scrapbook contains cuttings (many undated) from Australian
newpapers and magazines regarding Annan Fabrics. They cover
Annan Fabrics as an enterprise; production techniques; the
background of Alexandra Mackenzie and Anne Outlaw; exhibitions;
and reviews of individual interiors featuring their fabrics. The
photographs and illustrations in the cuttings include the two women
at work, the fabrics, interiors and clothing in which the fabrics were
used, as well as exhibitions. There are also many cuttings of
advertisements for Annan Fabrics.
Loose in the volume are two typescript articles by Margaret
Lawrence - 'Success Story from Australia: two-woman firm produces
attractive hand-printed textiles' and 'Australian Textiles to furnish
Field-Marshal Montgomery's Home', two original black and white
photographs and various cuttings.
The scrapbook binder is 328 x 250 mm, consisting of kraft paper
sheets between two pink/brown boards, held together by a brown
cord threaded through two eyelets. On the front cover 'Scrap Book' is
inscribed.
Arrangement:
Dimensions: General m 0.03
Box Number: 2
COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION
Registration Number: 91/30
Creators: Mackenzie, Alexandra
Series Title: Personal Scrapbook
Date Range: 1935-1958
Physical Characteristics: Scrapbook with newspaper cuttings and printed material
Description: Scrapbook, belonging to Alexandra Mackenzie of Annan Fabrics Pty
Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1935-1958
This scrapbook contains newspaper clippings from Australian
newspapers relating to Alexandra Mackenzie. They cover her early
career, especially her involvement with the Society of Arts and
Crafts. Photographs featured in the clippings show her painting
murals and show various fabric items exhibited by her. Loose in the
volume is a flyer and a clipping regarding Annan Fabrics.
The scrapbook is a Botany exercise book, with a red and brown
marbled cover on which is inscribed 'Press Clippings'.
Arrangement:
Dimensions: Shelf Length m 0.01
General mm
Box Number: 2
COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION
Registration Number: 91/31
Creators: Annan Fabrics
Series Title: Exhibition Leaflets
Date Range: c.1949
Physical Characteristics: Textured paper
Description: Exhibition leaflets (2), textured paper, Annan Fabrics Pty Ltd,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1949
These catalogues list Annan Fabrics designs for furnishings, dress
lengths, table cloths, place mats, beach mats, bar towels and scarves
which were on display at their annual exhibitions. They are printed
on beige paper, the cover of one featuring Annan's Kangaroo Hunt
design in red, the other featuring Goannas in blue.
(Newscuttings in the Scrapbook 91/29 reveal that the 1949 Annual
Exhibition of Annan Fabrics Pty Ltd was opened by Professor Leslie
Waterhouse in the company's premises at Vista Street, Mosman and
ran for one week.)
Arrangement: Chronological
Dimensions: Shelf Length m 0.01
Box Number: F1
COLLECTED ARCHIVES
Series Title: Exhibition Leaflets
ITEM LIST
Item Number BoxItem Title
F191/31-1 Exhibition leaflet, Annan Fabrics Pty Ltd, Kangaroo Hunt
design, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1949
F191/31-2 Exhibition leaflet, Annan Fabrics Pty Ltd, Goannas design,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, no date
COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION
Registration Number: 91/32
Creators: Annan Fabrics
Series Title: Pix Magazine
Date Range: 1944
Physical Characteristics: Magazine
Description: Magazine, 'Pix', Vol. 13, No. 14, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia, 1 April 1944
On pages 30-31 is a short article on Annan Fabrics entitled 'Printed
Fabrics: Success from Kitchen Experiments' which features
photographs of Alexandra Mackenzie and Anne Outlaw at work in
their studio.
Arrangement:
Dimensions: Shelf Length m 0.010
General mm
Box Number: F1