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This information is provided by the Census of Stained Glass Windows in America.
While we believe the data to be reasonably correct,
neither PAB nor the Census takes any responsibility for its accuracy.

Window Information

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:

       Opalescent: No        Drapery: No        Vitreous Paint: Yes
       Antique: Yes        Mach. Textured: Yes        Silver Stain: Yes
       Plating: No        Jewels: No        Enamels: No
       Slab: No        Lead Came: Yes        Acid Etching: Yes
       Flashed: Yes        Copper Foil: No        Other:

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)

 

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