Building:
Trinity Memorial Church, Episcopal
Researcher: D'Amico, D.
Survey Date: 02/04/1993
Photo: Yes
Window Shape: 6 / 5
Number of Lights: 7
Tracery: Yes
Height: 18 ft. 0 in.
Width: 13 ft. 0 in.
Window Date:
1875 (documented)
Studio: Smith, H.J. & Co. (documented)
Signature: none seen
Subject: New Testament / Nativity, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension
Inscription:
IN MEMORY OF SALLIE GERTRUDE AND ANNA DAUGHTERS OF WILLIAM AND ANNA WILSTACH//
INRI
Descriptive Features:
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Opalescent: |
No |
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Drapery: |
No |
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Vitreous Paint: |
Yes |
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Antique: |
Yes |
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Mach. Textured: |
Yes |
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Silver Stain: |
Yes |
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Plating: |
No |
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Jewels: |
No |
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Enamels: |
No |
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Slab: |
No |
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Lead Came: |
Yes |
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Acid Etching: |
Yes |
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Flashed: |
Yes |
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Copper Foil: |
No |
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Other: |
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Donor: Wm. and Anna Wilstach, parents
Memorial to: Sallie, Gertrude and Anna Wilstach
Age: Unknown
Gender: Female
Bibliography/Comments:
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 2, 1875, notes all windows filled with stained glass; specifies four-light north window with scenes from our Lord's Life (on file/church records). "Crockery Journal", July 29, 1875, "They [Messrs. H.J. Smith & Co.] are now engaged in executing the north window of Trinity Chapel at Twenty-second and Spruce Street, Philadelphia, which will contain four figures illustrating events in the life of Christ." (researcher, J. Farnsworth)