Kneeler
Object number2015.58.15
OriginGrand Rapids, MI
MediumWood/Metal/Velvet/Fabric/Cotton/Felt
Credit LineGift of Birmingham United Church of Christ
DescriptionDark wood kneeler with red velvet cushion across top and on fold-down kneeling section. Top has shallow wood recess/shelf. Carved wood braces under top section and carved wood crossbeam across lower section with wood cross at center. Top of sides have small carved wood detail with decorative border and Bible with crucifix and chain at center. Underside of each velvet cushion has brown fabric lining attached with metal nails around the perimeter.Dimensions33.5 x 36.75 in. (85.1 x 93.3 cm)MarksOff-white fabric label on underside of kneeling cushion has black text with product and manufacturer information.
Historical NotesPart of a collection of items from the Birmingham United Church of Christ. The Birmingham United Church of Christ, originally chartered in June of 1846 as a United Evangelical Protestant Church, arose from the efforts of German-speaking residents living in the borough of Birmingham (now the South Side of Pittsburgh) who had worshipped at the Smithfield Street United Evangelical Protestant Church. Their first building was on Tenth and Bradford Street. In 1866, they laid the cornerstone for a brand new building at the corner of 17th and Jane Streets. In 1913, they began to conduct services in English as less and less congregants understood German. In 1924, the Birmingham Church joined other United Evangelical Protestant Churches in the General Council of Congregational Churches. In 1951, the church moved again to the South Hills on Ormsby Avenue, and in 1964, affiliated themselves with the Evangelical and Reformed Churches.
Previous owner
Birmingham United Church of Christ
On View
Not on view
c. 1888
1939-1945
1968-2001
1968-2001
