Building:
Arch Street Methodist Church
Researcher: Farnsworth, Jean M.
Survey Date: 02/08/1993
Photo: Yes
Window Shape: 6 /
Number of Lights: 2
Tracery: Yes
Height: 11 ft. 0 in.
Width: 2 ft. 4 in.
Window Date:
c. 1870 (conjecture)
Studio: Gibson, J. & G.H. (conjecture)
Subject: Symbols or Ornamental with Symbols / Ornamental with Symbols
Inscription:
AND LET/HIM THAT IS/A THIRST/COME=//
AND/WHOSOEVER/WILL LET HIM/TAKE THE WATER/OF LIFE FREE=/LY
Descriptive Features:
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Opalescent: |
No |
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Drapery: |
No |
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Vitreous Paint: |
No |
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Antique: |
No |
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Mach. Textured: |
No |
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Silver Stain: |
No |
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Plating: |
No |
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Jewels: |
No |
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Enamels: |
Yes |
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Slab: |
No |
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Lead Came: |
Yes |
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Acid Etching: |
No |
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Flashed: |
No |
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Copper Foil: |
No |
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Other: |
Board/gld & slv leaf |
Bibliography/Comments:
These faux-stained glass windows presumably date from date church was built. This wall was built up against existing chapel and no light ever entered this side. The design corresponds fairly closely with J & GH Gibson documented windows in First Presbyterian Church. John Gibson was known for his decorative painting work. Note: window condition not examined at close range.
