Edinburgh: Greyfriars Tollbooth & Highland Kirk, Church of Scotland, West End

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The Morning of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Window of three lights with tracery.

This window depicts the morning of the Resurrection.

Lancet 1:
This window depicts Mary the Mother of Jesus and an architectural canopy.
Lancet 2:
This window depicts a risen Jesus dressed in white robes and two angels sitting on the empty tomb.
Lancet 3:
This window depicts John the beloved disciple.

Inscription:
‘Mary the Mother of Jesus’

Lancet 2:
‘He is Risen/ He is not here’

Lancet 3:
‘John the Beloved Disciple’

Dedication:
To the glory of God
‘And in Loving Memory of Elizabeth Jane Hood.
Dedicated by her husband John Francis Pillans of Maines, Berwickshire, 1898’.

This window was dedicated in 1898.

Firm/Company:
Ballantine and Gardiner- (Partnership: 1892-1905) This was a successful partnership between Alexander Ballantine (1841-1906) (son of James Ballantine) and Herbert Gardiner ( - ). They were incredibly prolific for their short partnership together.

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Who: Ballantine and Gardiner (Firm/Company)
What: Church of Scotland
Where: Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ
When: 1898 (installed)
Jul-12 (photograph taken)
Resource Rights Holder: Scottish Stained Glass Trust and Symposium
Record ID: 000-000-769-033-C
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Material: Glass, Lead, Paint, Stain
Dimensions: Approx 6 x 5m
Subject/Keywords: Resurrection, Jesus Christ, Mary, John
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Photographer: Elisa Conesa Martinez
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