FDA-A.1037:1-2020
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.1037:1-2020
Object type
Identification
Title
School Library Bookcase
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Edwardian carved oak double-sided library bookcase, rectangular top, one side four and the other two (later) shelves, panelled sides with a fruiting and floral wreath centred by the initial ‘E' flanked, by further similarly carved panels, platform base
Comments
This is one of a set of seven bookcases.
The library bookcases can be seen in an image of the College Library.
In 1904, architects were invited to submit for a New School Hall and Library at Eton. Described as ‘the finest public school memorial put up after the South African war', School Hall and School Library were built from 1906–08 as a memorial to the 129 Etonians killed in the Boer War (1899-1902). After a competition limited to Old Etonian architects, the designs of Laurence Kirkpatrick Hall were chosen. Hall worked in partnership with Sidney Kyffin Greenslade, who had worked for E.A. Rickards on the grand baroque town hall in Cardiff.
The building they designed at Eton was in brick with ornamental stone dressings and elaborate internal plasterwork, which is reminiscent of 18th century French architecture. Inside, similarly ornate panelling lines the interior of the main hall. The new hall and adjoining domed building of School Library were completed between 1906 and 1908. Built to seat 1,200 boys, School Hall is 120 by 40 feet. The then Head Master, Edmond Warre (1837–1920), had intended it to be place where he was able to address the whole school together.
The library bookcases can be seen in an image of the College Library.
In 1904, architects were invited to submit for a New School Hall and Library at Eton. Described as ‘the finest public school memorial put up after the South African war', School Hall and School Library were built from 1906–08 as a memorial to the 129 Etonians killed in the Boer War (1899-1902). After a competition limited to Old Etonian architects, the designs of Laurence Kirkpatrick Hall were chosen. Hall worked in partnership with Sidney Kyffin Greenslade, who had worked for E.A. Rickards on the grand baroque town hall in Cardiff.
The building they designed at Eton was in brick with ornamental stone dressings and elaborate internal plasterwork, which is reminiscent of 18th century French architecture. Inside, similarly ornate panelling lines the interior of the main hall. The new hall and adjoining domed building of School Library were completed between 1906 and 1908. Built to seat 1,200 boys, School Hall is 120 by 40 feet. The then Head Master, Edmond Warre (1837–1920), had intended it to be place where he was able to address the whole school together.
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 1020mm
width (actual size): 1460mm
depth (actual size): 820mm
width (actual size): 1460mm
depth (actual size): 820mm
Inscription
Each side carved with the letter: ‘E'
Labels on shelves, inscribed with in ink with numbers
Labels on shelves, inscribed with in ink with numbers
Material
oak
Physical description
Oak double-sided library bookcase; with a moulded rectangular top, one side with four and the other with two (later) shelves, the panelled sides with a ribboned floral wreath with the initial ‘E” and floral trails, flanked by further similarly carved stiles, on a platform base
Production
Person
Hall, Laurence Kirkpatrick, 1875 - 1950 (Architect)
Date
1906-1908
