Benham Bookcase
A 19th century Australian cedar colonial bookcase, the upper portion with moulded cornice, four glazed doors enclosing shelves, surmounted by carved C scrolls, flower and foliage ornaments, lower portion with moulded fronts to the drawers and semi-shield shape applied panels to the doors.
Dr. F. L. Benham, M.D. (1853-1938), joined the University of Adelaide in 1901. He was also a keen mountaineer and his magnificent library of travel books, together with bookshelves, came into the Society by bequest.
Held by the Society in the Library | Relics & Artefacts