University of Glasgow

The design of machine-made carpets & technical innovation in the Stoddard Templeton archives

Academic History:

2016 - present Doctoral Researcher in History of Art, University of Glasgow

2013 - 2015 MLitt Dress & Textiles Histories, University of Glasgow, Distinction.

2002 - 2005 BA(hons) Tapestry, Edinburgh College of Art

2000 - 2002 BTEC Foundation Art & Design, City College, Brighton & Hove, Distinction.

1994 - 1997 BA(hons) English Literature, University of Wales, Lampeter

Supervisors:

Dr Sally Tuckett

Dr Helena Britt

Dr Sabine Weiner

Research Interests:

• Textile Histories
• Woven Textiles
• Material Cultures
• The Everyday
• Histories of the Home
• 19th & 20th Century Interiors

Previous Research Projects:

MLitt Dissertation, “Carpets Loaned:” The role of borrowed oriental carpets in the design processes of Templeton & Co., carpet manufacturer, 1902-1915.

Scholarships:

2016: AHRC DTP Studentship

2003 - 2004: Andrew Grant Travel Scholarship, Edinburgh College of Art

Contact Details:

Email: j.cleaver.1@research.gla.ac.uk

First published: 10 November 2016