Bible Stand

IMG_1945_bible_stand.jpg
9:63.pdf

Title

Bible Stand

Description

A hinged Bible stand with Renaissance and Rococo Revival styling. The outer edge with scrolls and leaf scrolls. A central opening, in the shape of a cartouche, with a suspended, elaborately carved bow of ribbon. Additional openwork and incised carving in various motifs.
Photographed by David Hammond

Source

Extended loan from Ron and Cindy Evans.

Deeded to Historic Athens 06/17/2021

Publisher

Historic Athens

Date

ca. 1870

Rights

All items and images © their respective copyright holders. Please contact Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation for permission regarding reproduction and use.

Format

17 5/8 in. high x 13 1/2 in. wide x 8 1/2 in. deep

Type

Walnut

Identifier

1999.02.38

Coverage

Athens (Ga.)
Clarke County (Ga.)

Date of Acquisition

08-18-1999 lent by Ron Evans

06-17-2021 deeded by Ron Evans

Condition

n/a

Provenance

n/a

Citation

“Bible Stand,” Ware-Lyndon House Collection, accessed April 25, 2024, https://warelyndonhouse.omeka.net/items/show/126.

Comments