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Ernest Greenhill (1887–1967)

Benno Schotz (1891–1984)

Scottish Jewish Archives Centre

Ernest Greenhill (1887–1967)
Ernest Greenhill (1887–1967)
Ernest Greenhill (1887–1967)
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Ernest Greenhill brought his family from Liverpool to Glasgow in 1913. He became an active politician in the Glasgow Corporation where he served as City Treasurer. A member of Garnethill Hebrew Congregation, he was also involved in the Glasgow Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and chairman of the Scottish Council of the Workers Educational Association. He was created Baron Greenhill of Townhead in 1950.

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Title

Ernest Greenhill (1887–1967)

Date

1930s

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 35 x W 23 x D 23 cm;
Plinth: H 7.5 x W 18 x D 14 cm

Accession number

Art.0168

Acquisition method

gift

Work type

Bust

Signature/marks description

left side of neck: Benno Schotz

Inscription description

plaque on plinth: LORD E. GREENHILL / by / BENNO SCHOTZ R.S.A.

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Garnethill Synagogue, 129 Hill Street, Glasgow G3 6UB Scotland

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Benno Schotz

1891–1984

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