Subject: Thurible Inscription: “Let My Prayer Be Set Forth In Thy Sight As The Incense” Dedication: From Victoria Stevens Wallace Maker/Date: Charles Hogeman, Easter, 1908 Lower Description – The scripture is from Psalm 141:2 “Let My Prayer Be Set Forth In Thy Sight As The Incense” David under suspicion, half afraid to speak lest he should … Read more
Subject: Ascension Dedication: In memory of Edward C. McGuire, D.D. Maker/Date: German, 1885 Description The Ascension took place 40 days after the Resurrection when Jesus led the disciples to Bethany. He raised his hands, blessed them and the was lifted up until a cloud took him out of their sight. This is shown in the … Read more
Lower Subject: Saint Paul Before Agrippa Description Window was reported to be in position by the Daily Star in an article on March 28, 1908 Wistar Wallace was responsible for this window through his will and for investment in what would become the Wallace Library just across George Street. Techniques – Paul is rendered larger … Read more
Lower Subject: Christ with the Little Children Inscription: “Faithful Unto Death” Dedication: In memory of Marshall Carter Hall Maker/Date: Colgate Art Glass Co., New York, 1907 There are at least 3 scriptural reference with Jesus and the Children Matthew 19:13-15; 3Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them … Read more
This is a double window, both images done by Tiffany. Lower Subject:The Road to Emmaus Inscription: Dedication: In memory of Rawleigh W. Downman, 1860-1881 and James H. Downman, 1862-1911, sons of William Yates and Mary Ann Downman. This was the first Tiffany installed at St. George’s in 1912. Tiffany Studios produced three windows for Saint … Read more
Lower Subject: Lamp Inscription: “The Entrance Of Thy Word Giveth Light” Dedication: Victoria Stevens Wallace Maker/Date: Charles Hogeman, Easter, 1908 Lower Description – This verse comes from Psalms 119:130 “The entrance of thy words giveth light. No sooner do they gain admission into the soul than they enlighten it: what light may be expected from … Read more
Lower Subject: Chi Rho Inscription: “Thou Art The Christ, The Son Of The Living God” Dedication: From Victoria Stevens Wallace Maker/Date: Charles Hogeman, Easter, 1909 Lower Description – The window’s verse comes from Mathew 16:16. Jesus had taken the disciples outside of Talilean territory away from the crowds and Herod and asking them to confess … Read more
Lower Subject: Nativity Inscription: none Dedication: In memory of Sue Young Lallande and John James Lallande, Louise Lallande Hoyt and Lindley Murray Ferris Maker/Date: Wilbur Herbert Burnham, Boston, Massachusetts, 1943 Background – This was the last window added to St. George’s and was donation outside the Parish. Wilbur Herbert Burnham, born in Boston in 1887, … Read more
Lower Subject: Angel of Victory or Guardian of Medical Science Inscription: none Dedication: In memory of Lawrence Ashton, M.D. Dr. Ashton was one of the most prominent doctors of his day, born in King George in 1845 and received his medical education at the University of Washington, DC with further studies at the University of New … Read more
Lower Subject: Three Women at the Tomb Inscription: “He Is Not Here, He Is Risen” Dedication: In memory of Judge R.G.L. Moncure, December 11, 1805—August 25 , 1882 and Mary Conway Moncure, April 11, 1807—April 9, 1895. A man in whom was no guile Maker/Date: The maker has not been positively identified though we suspect … Read more