Brief description: Design for a 2 light stained glass window depicting the nativity and annunciation
Proposed design for windows depicting the annunciation across the top of the two lights, and the nativity across the bottom of the two lights. The window also features swags with floral motifs with a banner. A dove is in the central tracery light. This design was created by Christopher Webb (1886–1966), an English stained glass designer based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. He studied at the Slade School of Art and was then articled to Sir Ninian Comper. During his active career from 1920 to 1964 he produced over 400 windows with a distinctive character and style.
Object type: preparatory art work design
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 5.1959
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 162 mm, Width: 220 mm
Original location: Shepshed Church, Shepshed, Leicestershire, England
Acquisition: gift 13.3.2024
Acquisition source:
This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement
Accession number: ELYGM:2024.14.99
