Set of Stained Glass Windows with Dedications

Object/Artifact

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Historical Collection at the George Hail Free Library

Dedicated to the memory of Irene McVey, Library Trustee

Dedicated to the memory of Irene McVey, Library Trustee

Name/Title

Set of Stained Glass Windows with Dedications

Entry/Object ID

2024.11.08.02

Description

Five stained glass windows overlooking our Adult Books section with dedications for various individuals inscribed on them.

Use

Stained glass windows are decorative, translucent windows made from colored glass pieces joined by lead strips (cames) to form patterns or images. Primarily used... to illustrate narratives, they function as illuminated, artistic walls that transform sunlight into color and atmosphere (Encyclopedia Britannica)

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Engraving

Location

Bottom of Window

Transcription

Dedicated to the memory of Irene McVey, Library Trustee

Language

English

Type

Engraving

Location

Bottom of Window

Transcription

Dedicated to the memory of Thomas E. Wright

Language

English

Type

Engraving

Location

Bottom of Window

Transcription

Dedicated to the memory of Idalia Whitcomb, Library Benefactor

Language

English

Type

Engraving

Location

Bottom of Window

Transcription

Dedicated to the memory of Lombard John Pozzi, Restoration Architect

Language

English

Type

Engraving

Location

Bottom of Window

Transcription

Dedicated to the memory of Samuel George McVey, Library Benefactor

Language

English

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

stained-glass windows

Material

Glass

Location

Location

Area

Adult Book Stacks

* Untyped Location

Main Floor

Building

George Hail Free Library

Category

Permanent

Date

November 8, 2024

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Create Date

November 8, 2024

Update Date

April 10, 2026