Detail View: The John Rylands Library: John Rylands boss

Image Number: 
JRL1101440
Image Title: 
John Rylands boss
Creator: 
Champneys, Basil, 1842-1935
Creator Role: 
Architect
Description: 
A ceiling boss in the shape of the initials 'J' and 'R' in the John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester. The bosses were cleaned and repaired as part of a major refurbishment of the original building during 2004-2006.
Subject: 
Library buildings
Subject: 
John Rylands Library
Subject: 
Architecture
Sub-Category: 
Sculpture
Technique Used: 
Sculpting
Time Period Covered: 
19th Century CE
Places Covered: 
England: Greater Manchester: Manchester
Current Site: 
The John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image: 
University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work: 
University of Manchester Library
Access Rights: 
Creative Commons License
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd): 
2010-10-08
Image Creation Technique: 
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Metadata Language: 
eng-GB