Model of The Glasgow School of Art

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 NMC/0635
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1995-1996
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1

Scope and Content

1:60 Scale model of GSA, as completed in 1909.

Administrative / Biographical History

Beginning his career as a Professional Modelmaker in 1977 Brian Gallagher founded B. G. Models Ltd in 1991, originally based in the Templeton Business Centre, Glasgow. Over the years the Company has built a reputation for outstanding quality and creativity, specialising in the construction of high specification Architectural models. In 2001 the Company relocated to a new Studio in the historical country town of Biggar, South Lanarkshire. The Company has continued to perfect the production of hand crafted models.

Acquisition Information

Mr and Mrs Donald Taffner, 07.12.2000. Model was commissioned by Glasgow Museums and funded by Donald and Eleanor Taffner of New York for inclusion at Charles Rennie Mackintosh Exhibition, McLellan Galleries, Summer 1996.

Note

Beginning his career as a Professional Modelmaker in 1977 Brian Gallagher founded B. G. Models Ltd in 1991, originally based in the Templeton Business Centre, Glasgow. Over the years the Company has built a reputation for outstanding quality and creativity, specialising in the construction of high specification Architectural models. In 2001 the Company relocated to a new Studio in the historical country town of Biggar, South Lanarkshire. The Company has continued to perfect the production of hand crafted models.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Painted bextrine on a PVC core with painted photo-etched brass, acrylic and resin
Dimensions: 1600 x 685 x 800 mm

Custodial History

This item is currently on display in The Glasgow School of Art's Reid Building. For access information please email archives@gsa.ac.uk.

Additional Information

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