Attic dwelling, East End, Redding

Maker
Stirling County Council
Production date
1930s
 Description
Granny sits with toddler on lap and mother bottle-feeds a baby. The lining paper is peeling off the ceiling. On the table is a jar probably of sugar, a tin of syrup and a few cups. The double bed is unmade. On the sideboard is a clock and two matching bird ornaments. Only one window pane can be opened. Taken as part of record of replacement of slum housing by Westquarter Model Village, built by Stirling County Council.
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Maker
Production date
1930s
Subject place
Redding/Polmont area
Subject notes
There is a paraffin lamp on the mantelpiece and a kettle on the range. A good fire burns in the grate. This would be a one room house with no running water, electricity or gas. It is in a poor state of repair but coal would be cheap. The family have few possessions. The rows belonged to James Nimmo and Company.
Accession number
P24859

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