Pair of book rests
George Frederick Bodley (1827 - 1907)
Date
circa 1889
Materials
Oak
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
NT 232390
Summary
A pair of joined oak hymn book rests, probably designed by George Frederick Bodley R.A. (1827-1907), English, circa 1889.With a shelf below the book rest, held on solid end supports with moulded edge and cheval feet.
Full description
Bodley was the senior partner of the firm of architects, Bodley & Garner from 1869. The Clumber Park Chapel and some of the interior fittings were built between 1886-9 by Bodley & Garner for the seventh Duke of Newcastle (1864-1928). After the Duke’s death the chapel fell into disuse and eventually closed when the Newcastle family home was demolished in 1936. The chapel reopened following the acquisition of the estate in 1946 by the National Trust.
Provenance
Acquired with the estate by the National Trust in 1946 from the Trustees of the 9th Duke of Newcastle.
Makers and roles
George Frederick Bodley (1827 - 1907), designer