Lectern
Item
Title
Rights
Image copyright: University of Canterbury, 2020
Type
Lectern (<stands by function>, stands (support objects), ... Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name))
Date
ca. 1890 CE
Description
This wooden lectern, possibly carved from rimu, would have once been the central focus in a lecture theatre at Canterbury College. It has a top which can be titled towards the user, a niche for an inkwell and pen, and an adjustable height mechanism.
Format
Wood: Rimu: White Cord
Extent
Height 1020mm (without extension); Width 650mm; Depth 460mm
Rights Holder
University of Canterbury
Subject
Teaching
Owner
University of Canterbury
Collection
Department of Classics
Source
UC Canterbury College Heritage Collection.
Identified during Canterbury College Survey 2020-2022
Identified during Canterbury College Survey 2020-2022