FDA-E.2397-2015
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.2397-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
Hall of Eton College
Title Type
assigned by artist
Comments
Two tapestries are seen at the far end of the hall. These are mentioned on the following description:
'[College] hall [is] where the scholars on the foundation take their daily commons; it is a curious and spacious aprtment, retaining all the characteristics of the era of its erection. At the west end a small elevation of the floor, termed the dais, distinguishes the situation occupied by the dignitaries of the college; a circular hearth is placed in the centre of the hall, the smoke escaping through an open lantern on the roof immediately above it. On the anniversary of what is termed Founder's Day, and on some other occasions, the hall is hung with curious ancient tapestry.'
[The Royal Windsor Guide, with a brief account of Eton: A New and Improved Edition, 1838, p.53]
'[College] hall [is] where the scholars on the foundation take their daily commons; it is a curious and spacious aprtment, retaining all the characteristics of the era of its erection. At the west end a small elevation of the floor, termed the dais, distinguishes the situation occupied by the dignitaries of the college; a circular hearth is placed in the centre of the hall, the smoke escaping through an open lantern on the roof immediately above it. On the anniversary of what is termed Founder's Day, and on some other occasions, the hall is hung with curious ancient tapestry.'
[The Royal Windsor Guide, with a brief account of Eton: A New and Improved Edition, 1838, p.53]
Other number
633
5.16
5.16
Description
Content (place)
Eton College
Dimensions
height (actual size): 262mm
width (actual size): 342mm
width (actual size): 342mm
Inscription
Lettered 'Hall of Eton College'
Inscribed in pencil on reverse 'No 8 of Set Uncoloured / Portfolio 6 / Set No 2'
Inscribed in pencil on reverse 'No 8 of Set Uncoloured / Portfolio 6 / Set No 2'
Production
Person
Date
1816
History and association
References
• Ackermann, R., The History of Eton College, London, 1816
