Carved staircase, Cromwell House, Highgate Hill
The carved staircase in Cromwell House, 104 Highgate Hill, North London. According to tradition, the 17th century mansion was presented by Oliver Cromwell to his eldest daughter Bridget, wife of General Ireton, circa 1630. At the time of this photograph an American relic hunter was wanting to buy the staircase and have it removed to the USA. The staircase is decorated with carved figures of soldiers of the Commonwealth period, and various designs of warfare
Picture No
10410385
Media ID
47972895
Size
4241px x 5808px
(2.1MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Unattributed photograph
Date
circa 1912
