Model of Skewback

1998/003

Quarter scale model of a Forth Bridge skewback

1990

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Description

Quarter scale model of a Forth Bridge skewback.

This skewback was was accurately modelled to one quarter of the actual size for the Exhibition “Scotland Creates” held at the McClellan Galleries, Glasgow in 1990.

This item was accepted on loan from the Forth Bridges Visitor Centre Trust (FBVCT) in 1998. It was donated to the museum when the FBVCT was wound up in June 2012.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

1998/003

Item Type

Short Description

Model of a skewback

Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

1990

Sub-items

None

Supporting Items

None

Makers Number

None

Marks

None

Dimensions (mm)

53000 x 3360 x 1300 (approx)

Donor

Date Donated

June 1998

Materials

Wood

Condition

Good

Display Location