Edinburgh: St Cuthbert's Parish Church of Scotland: Lammermuir Hall, North Side

The Rejoicing of Miriam

Window of one rectangular light.

This window depicts the rejoicing of Miriam and four other woman. They are playing the tambourine, lyre and horns.

Inscription:
‘Sing ye to the Lord for he hath triumphed gloriously.’ (Exodus 15:21 KJV)

Dedication:
‘___ In loving memory of Mary Carnegie Wemyss Died 1903’
‘Susan Jane Wemyss Died 1911 also of their friend, Susan Mary Riddell Died 1911.’

Mary Carnegie Wemyss (d.1903), Susan Jane Wemyss (d.1911) and Susan Mary Riddell (d.1911)

Artist/Designer:
Alexander Ballantine and Rev. A Wallace Williamson
BALLANTINE: James Ballantine and Son: (James: 1808-1877, Alexander: 1841-1906, James: 1878-1940) The founder James, was born in Edinburgh. He was apprenticed to a house-painter as a young man and had few advantages in the way of education. He later campaigned for the education of apprentices beyond the craft/trade they were learning. He also mixed paints as a young man for David Roberts, a scenic artist at the Theatre Royal. He continued by apprenticing in Stained Glass and established his own business (with a partner) in 1837. James was out spoken in leading the Stained Glass design aesthetic in Scotland and was incredibly prolific. His son Alexander took over the firm in 1877, he then trained his son James, who took over the firm in 1906.

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 ( - ) of Leicester. They were incredibly prolific for their short partnership together.