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King Solomon

  King Solomon

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1931

Single-light window with standing figure of Solomon. A scene below shows labourers at work.

size: 60 cm (width)
firm/studio: Samuel Evans & Co.

Church of St Matthew, Newport
north wall of the nave (now converted to a hall)

The composition of the window is clearly intended to match that of its neighbouring window, depicting David.

Text: 'Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it' Psalm 127:1.

Dedication: 'To the Glory of God and in ever loving memory of the late Samuel Whitmore J.P., who died Oct. 13th 1929. Erected by his widow and family.



 
Record added by Martin Crampin. Last updated on 13-12-2011

 

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References

John Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Gwent/Monmouthshire (London/Cardiff: 2000), p. 432.


 

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Martin Crampin (ed.), Stained Glass in Wales Catalogue, University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth, 2011.
https://stainedglass.delweddau.cymru/object/3934 (accessed 22 December 2024)



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  King Solomon

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