Window
Charles Eamer Kempe (Sussex 1837 - London 1907)
Category
Glass
Date
1893
Materials
Glass, Lead
Place of origin
England
Collection
Wightwick Manor, West Midlands
NT 1288931.15.2
Summary
One of nine plain glass, leaded, small rectangular window sections forming part of the upper windows of the Great Parlour beneath the stained glass window designs. Stained glass designed by John Lisle and made by Charles E. Kempe for Wightwick Manor in 1893. The main Bay Window lights are representations of the three kingdoms that make up the United Kingdom; Ireland, England and Scotland. Wales is not represented as it is not a Kingdom, it is a Principality and at the time was regarded as a part of England. The light also depicts St Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland.
Provenance
Designed by Kempe for Wightwick Manor and installed 1893.
Makers and roles
Charles Eamer Kempe (Sussex 1837 - London 1907), artist