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Collection of photographs relating to the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, Scotland

551 58

Description Collection of photographs relating to the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, Scotland

Date 1938

Collection Collection of photographs relating to the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, Scotland

Catalogue Number 551 58

Category All Other

Scope and Content Contemporary photographs recording the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, 1938 comprising an album of amateur views and a set of press photographs of general views and details of the pavilions.

Related Material Several other accessions contain material relating to the Exhibition: Acc Nos 1997/72; 1998/134; 2004/194; 2006/133; 2007/257; 2008/142; 2010/19.

Access Conditions There are no restrictions upon access.

Administrative History Intended as an international showcase of the Empire's industry, trade and culture, the 1938 Empire Exhibition was held in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow. Dominated by Thomas Tait's Empire Tower, the Exhibition featured pavilions of Industry, Engineering, and of the constituent states of the Empire, as well as fairground rides and attractions. For further details, see: http://www.empireexhibition.com/html/map.html

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/1176357

Collection Hierarchy - Collection Level

Collection Level (551 58) Collection of photographs relating to the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, Scotland

Preview Category Catalogue Number Title Date Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images SC 1107114 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of Tower 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13871 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph of statue in Garden Club 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images D 33260 Empire Exhibition 1938, interior Modern copy of press photograph showing NEB/Atlantic Restaurant 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images SC 1469369 Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Press photograph of New Zealand pavilion 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images SC 1559431 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph showing Industry North and Sports pavilions 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images SC 2696674 Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Press photograph of Sierra Leone display in West African Colonies pavilion 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images SC 2696675 Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Press photograph of Sierra Leone display in West African Colonies pavilion 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images D 33358 Interior view of the NEB / Atlantic Restaurant at the Empire Exhibition, showing the circular windows at the end, the glass block of the curved bar and tables, chairs, etc. 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images A 37205 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph of Palace of Art. 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13873 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph showing ICI pavilion illuminated at night 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13870 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph of statue in Garden Club 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13869 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph showing Peace pavilion 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13874 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph showing ICI pavilion at night, with the Tower in the background 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67518 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph showing Garden Club 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13876 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph showing National Fitness Council for Scotland pavilion 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13865 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph showing general view including the BBC and Times pavilions 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13860 Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Modern copy of press photograph showing interior of lounge 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13857 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Modern copy of press photograph showing lounge 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13859 Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Modern copy of press photograph showing three representations of beauty 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13863 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph showing bandstand with the Tower behind 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13872 Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Modern copy of press photograph showing statue of girl in stairwell 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13862 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph of ICI pavilion 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13855 Empire Exhibition, 1938 Modern copy of press photograph showing Industry North and Sports pavilions 1938 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 13853 Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Modern copy of press photograph of mural 1938 Item Level

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