Shrine
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and paint.
Measurements
191 mm (H)229 mm (Length)140 mm (W)
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1332753
Summary
Small shrine ( Possibly for a fireplace niche), made by Charles Paget Wade with figures of the Virgin MarySt. Ursula and St. Joseph. Inscription 'MORS IANUA VITAE EST' (Death is the gateway to everlasting life). Of architectural form, with steps leading to an alcove with a statue of the Virgin. Flanked by small statues of St Joseph and St Ursula and hatchments. Previously associated with inventory number SNO.TY.61.
Provenance
made by Charles Paget Wade Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Marks and inscriptions
MORS-IANUA-VITAE-EST
Makers and roles
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)