Name/TitleBanner: Glasgow Lesbian Line
About this objectLarge white/cream coloured textile banner with side pockets for poles (though the right is a very slim pocket and has been tied with string at the top). The banner bears the hand painted title 'GLASGOW LESBIAN LINE' in black and red, with the painted motif of a telephone flanked by interlinked female (or Venus) symbols below the title.
Date Madec.1981-95
Period1980s-1990s
Place MadeScotland, Glasgow
Medium and MaterialsInorganic, paint
Organic, textile
MeasurementsH: 1300 x W: 2510 mm
Subject and Association Keywordsarts - textiles
Subject and Association KeywordsLGBTQ+
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://womenslibrary.org.uk/explore-our-collections/lgbtq-collections-online-resource/lgbtq-life-in-scotland:
Glasgow Lesbian Line opened in April 1981, and was an important information and support service for Lesbian women in Glasgow. Run by volunteers from a variety of backgrounds, the line supported women in Glasgow and Scotland more widely, providing them with a phoneline support service as well as offering befriending services for women. The line raised funds through its social events programme, most notably its monthly discos.
Named CollectionLesbian Archive @ Glasgow Women's Library
Object TypeBanner (textile)
Object numberGWL-2025-28-1
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved