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Brief description: Stained glass panel of the artistic interpretation of hydra tissue (a micro-organism) taken from an electron photomicrograph. Panel designed and made by Paul San Casciani in 1979.

Stained glass panel of the artistic interpretation of hydra tissue (a micro-organism) taken from an electron photomicrograph. Panel designed and made by Paul San Casiani in 1979. This panel was especially designed to illustrate the many techniques of the craft, including acid-etching, tracing and water-spotted matt, double plating, copper-foiling and traditional leading, and the use of opalescent, applique and fused glass. The design is based upon an electron photomicrograph of the Hydra, a micro-organism.

Object type: stained glass panel

Number of objects: 1

Production date: 1979

Production period: 20th century, late

Designer: Paul San Casciani (1935 - 2024)

Manufacturer: 1935=2024 San Casciani, Paul

Dimensions: Height: 860 mm, Width: 475 mm

Acquisition: gift 5.6.2024

Acquisition source: San Casciani, Paul

Bibliographical references: San Casciani, Paul: 1985 : The Technique of Decorative Stained Glass: Batsford Craft Series [journal]

Accession number: ELYGM:1987.1