Edinburgh: Morningside Parish Church of Scotland, North Nave
St. Peter
Window of one trefoil headed lancet light.
This window depicts the figure of Saint Peter holding the Scripture his left hand, and the keys to heaven in his right.
Inscription:
‘Saint Peter’
Dedication:
‘To the Glory of God and in Loving Remembrance of James Wylie J.P, Elder of this Parish.’
Artist/Designer:
William (Willie) Wilson (1905-1972): Wilson was born in Edinburgh. Wilson apprenticed with James Ballantine II, while attending classes at Edinburgh College of Art. He started his own studio in 1937. The studio was incredibly productive, producing a mass amount of glass for Scotland and England. Wilson slowly became blind through diabetes, yet the studio continued to produce. Wilson was a member of the Royal Scottish Academy and he was awarded an OBE.
Details
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| Who: |
William Wilson (Artist/Designer) |
| What: |
Church of Scotland, Memorial Window |
| Where: |
Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh, EH10 4DN |
| When: |
20th century (installed) Jul-12 (photograph taken) |
| Resource Rights Holder: | Scottish Stained Glass Trust and Symposium |
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| Record ID: | 000-000-769-064-C |
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| Material: |
Glass, Lead, Paint, Stain |
| Dimensions: |
Approx 1.2 x 0.4m/lancet |
| Subject/Keywords: |
Saint Peter, celtic, keys to heaven, Scripture, book, Bible |
| Event: |
James Wylie J.P by his daughter, Ella Oliver Wylie (In remembrance of) |
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| Photographer: | Elisa Conesa Martinez |
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