Created by
Unidentified
Used by
First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles, American, founded 1872
Date
before 1969
Medium
metal, cloth
Dimensions
40 x 28 x 25 in. (101.6 x 71.1 x 63.5 cm)
Description
A kneeling prayer bench consisting of a rectangular metal frame with the symbol of a cross in the center and two burgundy cushions.
Place used
Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Religious and Sacred Objects
Type
kneelers (religious building fixtures)
Topic
African Methodist Episcopal
American West
Methodist
Prayer
Religion
The Black Church
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of First A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles
Object number
2013.70.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f512cb4f-5f70-471b-8ed4-ab53450566be

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