Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd - Table of Contents
Two Floral
Windows
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
96
Jewett Pkwy. at Summit, Buffalo, NY
Episcopal
Church of the Good Shepherd - Official Website
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Both windows dedicated: |
1888 |
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Design and fabrication: |
Tiffany Glass Co. |
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Purple Fleur-de-Lis memorial: |
Dr. Edward Ingersoll, by Bronson C. Rumsey |
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Lilies memorial: |
Elizabeth Sherman Hayes, by Stephen F. Sherman |
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Location in church: |
South nave |
In 1888, it was uncommon for church stained glass windows to be devoid of Biblical scenes. Louis C. Tiffany promoted the idea that floral designs were appropriate expressions of praise for God.
2009 Photos
South and west nave ... The two Tiffany Glass Co. floral windows are the second and third windows on the left.
Purple Fleur-de-Lis window
Purple Fleur-de-Lis window ... Iconography: fleur-de-lis ... Four details below:
Medallion ... Nuggets ... Opalescent glass
Note horizontal iron saddle bar
Palm branch: associated with Jesus' entry into Jerusalem
South nave Lilies window ... Iconography: Lily ... Four details below:
