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On these
pages we have presented our own photographs of a variety of glass, (none of
which has been produced by us) which reflect our own preferences. There are a
number of pieces from modest houses in London, as well as selections from
Churches and Museums. Click on the 'thumbnail' picture on the right to bring
up a larger image. The examples shown include some that are actually
stained (painted), and others that use the colours inherent in the
glasses, skilfully combined by the artists and craftsmen for their stunning
effects.
We hope you enjoy them and find them a source of inspiration and
ideas.
The gallery here is divided into the following sections:
- Smith Museum, Chicago
The Smith
Museum of Stained Glass Windows is located on Chicago's Navy Pier - which
is primarily a popular tourist venue. Keep on the right side of the pier as it
stretches out into the lake and once you get past the stalls with T shirts,
gew-gaws and popcorn you find this amazing collection of 150+ windows -
including some amazing Tiffany's in their own pavilions, as well as Prairie
School and many other styles. Its an absolute must see, and is in great
contrast to the German Stained
Glass Museum at Linnich (an S Bahn and cab ride out of Dusseldorf) - which
really is quite disappointing unless you are heavily into architectural
(rather than decorative) glass.
- Churches, East Anglia, UK
- Tuscan Churches, Italy
- Churches, Southern England
- Domestic Glass, London, UK
- Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France
Camm Studios - Masonic workThomas Camm and Florence Camm worked in
Smethwick in the English Midlands, upto arround 1950. When the studio was wound
up a number of their drawings (cartoons) for windows found their way onto
market. We have some of their Masonic drawings
BooksWe have some reading
suggestions, including books on the history of stained glass, as well as
some providing design ideas.
More...There are more designs in our commercial site (see link above)
and if you want any more information we are pleased to try to help.
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