Inscription:
To the Glory of God
An Easter Offering
from
Edith Read and Ada Harrap
No faculty (diocesan permit) located at time of recording.
bishop's chair - gift
Identifer
ASJ2024.7Physical Description
The bishop's chair, the gift of Mrs. Read and Miss Harrap, is a portable chair in the style of a "faldstool", and traditionally is used by a bishop when presiding away from his cathedral.Inscription:
To the Glory of God
An Easter Offering
from
Edith Read and Ada Harrap
Historical Details
Donated by Edith Read and Ada Harrap, the chair was dedicated on 8th July 1928. A note by the late Jenny Gill attributes the needlework on the cushion to Mrs. Hazel Holyman.No faculty (diocesan permit) located at time of recording.
Materials
carved and polished Tasmanian hardwood with upholstered cushion.Dating of Item
1935 to presentDatabase Date: Faculty Date:
January 1 2024;