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Model of Dundee Townhouse
The Dundee Townhouse or the Pillars, as it became known, was designed by William Adam and built between 1732 and 1734. It acted as a market, exchange and meeting place for the town council.
This model, made from red pine, shows considerable attention to detail. Original watch faces have been used to represent the dials of the spire clock. When the spire is removed, it is possible to see evidence of modelling techniques.
William Adam, 1688-1748, had diverse business interests, but his main occupation was as architect and builder. His first major commission was Hopetoun House in West Lothian. Another example of his work is Duff House.
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| Online ID: |
000-000-099-936-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0088: Innovators and Innovations (multimedia essay)
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland K.1997.116 |
| Date: |
18th century
Between 1732 and 1734
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| Material: |
Red pine, possibly Baltic; painted
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| Dimensions: |
664 mm H x 455 mm L x 247 mm D (front to back)
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| What: |
Town house / model
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| Who: |
William Adam (architect)
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| Where: |
Scotland
Scotland, Angus, Dundee
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| Description: |
Painted wooden model of an 18th century Dundee Town House and former Town Hall, the original designed and built by William Adam between 1732 and 1734
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| References: |
- Fleming, John. Robert Adam and his circle in Edinburgh and Rome. London: J. Murray, 1962
Find in NLS: Title, Author, Title+Author or British Library: Title, Author, Title+Author - Rowan, Alistair. Robert Adam. London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1988
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