This is another in a series of articles

that will be written about the Pohick Church pew cushions.

Those interested in becoming a docent at Pohick will find these articles useful.

Pew Seat Cushion #18 - Historic Pew used by “Most respectable inhabitants and housekeepers.” Title: Wells Cathedral Kneeler design. Symbolism: The rose as an emblem of love and beauty consecrated to the Virgin. The form of the cross grew from early origin and is formed by a vertical straight line which represents light, otherwise fire, striking from heaven, crossing the horizontal line which represents water. Fire and water become united symbolizing creation. Design adapted to suit the pew cushion by Joan A. Stanford. Needleworker: Anne Gaillard and Barbara Robson. Given by Elizabeth Warne. The cushion was begun in 1991, and dedicated in 1997.

Pew Seat Cushion #19 – Historic Pew used by “Most respectable inhabitants and housekeepers.” Title: Slave Commemorative cushion. Symbolism: Circa 1774 tools and implements used by slaves in Virginia. Designed by Mary Lee Link Allen. Needleworker: Jo Gunderson and Joan Stanford Jeffries. Given by Susan Rose and Pehr Pehrsson, family of Janet Rose, in honor of Janet Martin Rose. The cushion was begun in 1992.

Pew #20 was removed to allow steps to the upstairs.

Pew Seat Cushion #21- Purchased by George William Fairfax. Title: Belvoir. Symbolism: Along with the Fairfax family coat-of-arms and home, there are symbols of the crucifixion. The border includes the Crown of Thorns and the Cross of Nails (as in Coventry Cathedral), with the sponge, spear and ladder that is symbolic of the Crucifixion. Designed by Rev. C. Neal Goldsborough. Needleworker: Joan A. Stanford. Given by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Stanford in memory of George Thomas William Bradford (1889-1943) and Abigail Fisher Bradford (1894-1986), parents of Joan A. Stanford. The cushion was begun in 1985, and dedicated in 1989. Lord Nicholas Fairfax attended the dedication of the cushion.

Pew Seat Cushion #22 – Purchased by A. Henderson. Title: Rockledge. Symbolism: The house named “Rockledge”, which was built in 1760 and is located in Occoquan, VA. The design also incorporates the symbols of a “Peaceable Kingdom,” with the lion and a flaming sword for courage, and the lamb and banner of St. George for hope and virtue. Designed by Rev. C. Neal Goldsborough. Needleworkers: Elizabeth Warne, Dottie McQueenie, Lisa Gastrell, and Joan Stanford Jeffries. Given by Donald and Susan Craib, in memory of their son, Duncan Forsyth Craib. The cushion was begun in 1991, and dedicated in 2004.