Skogsbergh Pulpit, Approx. 1878
Scope and Contents
Art and Artifacts related to the Evangelical Covenant Church and/or North Park University.
Dates
- Approx. 1878
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on the materials and the collection is open to all members of the public. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright that may be involved in the use of this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Import
Language of Materials
From the Collection: No linguistic content; Not applicable
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unknown
Physical Description
Wooden pulpit. Condition: Fair; -Many scratches, scrapes ; - wood sections are coming unglued, unattached, nails coming out, cracking, stain is worn off..
Dimensions
17"x17"x40"
General
Wooden pulpit created by Unknown. Cylindrical wooden pulpit; Gold detailing; Carved and gold leaved angel faces ; "E. August Skogsburg had requested a barreltype pulpit in the old Swedish tradition except for the usual hollow center in which to stand for he was a very active speaker" (North Park College News January 13, 1961 Vol. 41, Issue No. 11); more here.
Repository Details
Part of the Evangelical Covenant Church and North Park University Archives Repository
North Park University
Brandel Library - Lower Level
3225 W Foster Ave Box 38
Chicago IL 60625 USA
archives@northpark.edu