Edinburgh: Morningside Parish Church of Scotland, South Nave
000-000-769-062-C
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St. Ninian
Window of one trefoil headed lancet light.
This window depicts the figure of Saint Ninian holding a church in his left arm, and a shepherd’s staff in his right. The sea can be seen in the background.
Inscription:
‘Saint Ninian’
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.
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| Who: |
William Wilson (Artist/Designer) |
| What: |
Church of Scotland |
| 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: | 000-000-769-062-C |
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| Material: |
Glass, Lead, Paint, Stain |
| Dimensions: |
Approx 1.2 x 0.4m/lancet |
| Subject/Keywords: |
Saint Ninian, shepherd staff, church, mid century |
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| Photographer: | Elisa Conesa Martinez |
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