Inscription:
IN MEMORY OF FREDERICK HAROLD COOKMAN CHURCHWARDEN
1950 -1963
It is possible that the chair was not made until about 1970, because it is one of a pair - the other being a memorial to Frederick Jones who died in 1970.
The chair, one of a pair, was purchased by his fellow churchwardens.
Present location uncertain.
churchwarden's chair - memorial to Frederick Harold Cookman
Identifer
ASJ2024.47Physical Description
One of a pair of carver chairs formerly located at each side of the smaller narthex which was demolished when the west gallery was rebuilt in 1984.Inscription:
IN MEMORY OF FREDERICK HAROLD COOKMAN CHURCHWARDEN
1950 -1963
It is possible that the chair was not made until about 1970, because it is one of a pair - the other being a memorial to Frederick Jones who died in 1970.
Historical Details
Frederick Cookman was involved in St. John's as a sidesman, churchwarden and vestryman for many years. He died in1963. See linked biography.The chair, one of a pair, was purchased by his fellow churchwardens.
Present location uncertain.
Materials
wood and upholsteryDating of Item
1963 to presentDatabase Date: Faculty Date:
January 16 2024;;1963;