Object Details
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, American, founded 1887
Description
Lectern used at the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station, Indiana. The lectern is made of wood and has metal nails, hinges and cabinet hardware. The top of the lectern has a wooden book stand attached to a large flat piece of wood. Curved wooden brackets are attached to the top on both sides. The back of the lectern has a cabinet door attached to it. The door has a metal latch on the left side and two hinges on the right side.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
Date
ca. 1887
Object number
2012.155.12
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
lecterns
Medium
wood, metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 46 1/8 × 32 3/4 × 19 3/4 in. (117.2 × 83.2 × 50.2 cm)
Place used
Lyles Station, Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Exhibition
Power of Place
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
African Methodist Episcopal
Communities
Methodist
Preaching
Religion
Rural life
The Black Church
Worship services
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.155.12