Name/TitlePhotograph: Golfhill Public School
About this objectBadly damaged sepia-toned school photograph in an olive green mount with the photographer's details (The Gainsborough Studio) on the bottom left.The photo features 22 girls, possibly of varying ages, standing or seated beside a sandstone wall, with a female teacher on the right. Agnes Kincaid, great aunt of the donor, is identified as "3rd from right" though it's unclear whether she is seated or standing.
MakerThe Gainsborough Studio
Maker RolePhotographer
Date Madec.1900s
Place MadeScotland, Glasgow
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, card and paper
Inscription and MarksOn back, in pen: "3rd from right ~ Agnes"
Below, in pencil (partially obscured by tape): Miss [Agnes?] Kincaid ~ Photograph taken in Golf Hill Public School [near?] Duke Street, Dennistoun
MeasurementsH: 203 x W: 252 mm
Subject and Association Keywordseducation & learning
Subject and Association KeywordsGlasgow history
Subject and Association DescriptionGolfhill Public School is situated on Circus Drive, Dennistoun and is currently on the Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland: https://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/details/915084
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypePhotograph
Object numberGWL-2011-10-2
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved