Chinese lions for Dollar Park Gardens.

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Mid 20th Century
 Description
View of one of the Chinese lions donated by Robert Dollar for Dollar Park.

This photo is not scanned. You can see the original in the Archives in Callendar House

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Maker
Production date
Mid 20th Century
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Subject place
Chinese Lion/Dollar Park/Camelon Rd/Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Subject notes
The two stone lions were gifted by Robert Dollar to Falkirk on the occasion of his visit in 1924. They were initially erected at the entrance of Dollar Park in a prominent position, each one on either side of the carriage drive leading into the park; a short distance behind the main entrance gates. The sculptures were 10 feet high from top to base. Both sculptures are of Oriental style. The stone used was Chinese marble. They were sent to Falkirk at Robert Dollar's instructions all the way from Peking/Beijing. The erection of the statues was carried out under the supervision of W. Roberts, sculptor.
Accession number
P41211

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