DORCUS

Brief description: Base of stained glass panel shows the lower body of Dorcas.

Lower half of the fugure of Dorcas holding a bundle of cloth in her right hand, standing on a mosaic floor. The feet of the angels standing on either side of her can also be seen. Dorcas was a disciple who lived in Joppa and is referenced in the Acts of Apostles in the New Testament. She is known for her charitable acts.

Object type: stained glass panel

Number of objects: 1

Production date: 1907

Production period: 20th century

Designer: Henry Holiday (1839 - 1927)

Manufacturer: Holiday, Henry 1839=1927

Dimensions: Height: 810 mm, Width: 855 mm

Dedication: dedicated to Durning-Lawrence Memorial window

Acquisition: gift 23.7.1973

Acquisition source: Essex Unitarian Church Essex, Notting Hill Gate, London

This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement

Accession number: ELYGM:1973.3.6

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