Tower House, Melbury Road, Kensington, London: the Mermaid Bedroom (William Burges's bedroom)

NOTES: Known as the 'Great Bookcase' this richly decorated piece of furniture featured painted panels depicting stories from the Bible and ancient mythology, together with motifs incorporating birds, butterflies and other insects. The paintings were executed by a number of artists, as detailed on the key. The bookcase was later housed in Burges's library at Tower House, Melbury Road, London.

NOTES: Known as the 'Great Bookcase' this richly decorated piece of furniture featured painted panels depicting stories from the Bible and ancient mythology, together with motifs incorporating birds, butterflies and other insects. The paintings were executed by a number of artists, including Albert Moore, as indicated in this design. The bookcase was later housed in Burges's library at Tower House, Melbury Road, London.

NOTES: Known as the 'Great Bookcase' this richly decorated piece of furniture featured painted panels depicting stories from the Bible and ancient mythology, together with motifs incorporating birds, butterflies and other insects. The paintings were executed by a number of artists, including Simeon Solomon, as indicated in this design. The bookcase was later housed in Burges's library at Tower House, Melbury Road, London.

NOTES: Known as the 'Great Bookcase' this richly decorated piece of furniture featured painted panels depicting stories from the Bible and ancient mythology, together with motifs incorporating birds, butterflies and other insects. The paintings were executed by a number of artists, including Frederick Smallfield, as indicated in this design. The bookcase was later housed in Burges's library at Tower House, Melbury Road, London.