FDA-A.251-2013
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.251-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
College Hall Benches
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Four oak benches; rectangular tops, cruciform supports, fixed to the floor with later iron brackets
Comments
This is a set of four benches.
See H.C. Maxwell-Lyte M.A., ‘A History of Eton College', 1877, ..'we find that by the munificence of Mr. Wilder, the College Hall underwent thorough restoration in 1858. …A new sideboard, and new tables and benches were provided by the College in the style suitable to the character of the building.'
See H.C. Maxwell-Lyte M.A., ‘A History of Eton College', 1877, ..'we find that by the munificence of Mr. Wilder, the College Hall underwent thorough restoration in 1858. …A new sideboard, and new tables and benches were provided by the College in the style suitable to the character of the building.'
Description
Material
oak
iron
iron
Physical description
Four oak benches; with rectangular tops, on later cruciform supports, now fixed to the floor with later iron brackets
Production
Person
Woodyer, Henry, 1816 - 1896, architect (Architect)
Date
1855-1860
