THIS DESK IS PLACED HERE
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF
CHRISTIVE ELIZABETH JONES
The embroidered kneeler cushion was worked by Mrs. H. Holyman.
Donor uncertain.
Prayer desk - memorial to Christive Elizabeth Jones
Identifer
ASJ2023.53Physical Description
Carved prayer desk (also known as a litany desk) in sanctuary - memorial to Christive Elizabeth Jones. Inscription:THIS DESK IS PLACED HERE
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF
CHRISTIVE ELIZABETH JONES
Historical Details
Christive Elizabeth Jones died in 1912. See linked biography. While Jenny Gill attributed the carving to Hugh Cunningham in her 1988 book, Engraved in Memory, a newspaper article from 1912 reports that it was carved by Nellie Payne - famous for her work in many settings across Tasmania.The embroidered kneeler cushion was worked by Mrs. H. Holyman.
Donor uncertain.
Materials
woodDating of Item
1912 to presentDatabase Date: Faculty Date:
December 11 2023;