Precentor’s Lectern

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This eighteenth-century lectern was previously situated behind the baptistery enclosure in the Oude Kerk’s nave. The precentor, who led the congregational singing, stood on the semicircular dais next to the pulpit, from where he announced which psalm would be sung.

Period 18th century
Dimensions H. 142 cm, b. 98 cm, d. ca. 90 cm
Notes stond voorheen achter het doophek bij lezenaar?
Location Hamburgerkapel
Number of parts 1

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Identifiers for references

Oude kerk Adlib Collect priref 1868