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Four Oak Benches
Four Oak Benches
Four Oak Benches

Four Oak Benches

Date1954
Object NameBench
MediumEnglish oak (quercus robur)
ClassificationsFurniture
AcquisitionPurchased in 1954.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS001878
About Me4 carved pine benches by Robert Thompson, born in 1876. He dedicated his life to the craft of carving and joinery. He taught himself to use the traditional tools and by 1919 he was experimenting with his own ideas for producing furniture based on the English styles of the 17th century. He is known as "Mousey" Thompson as these lovable creatures are found on his work.