Ruth and Dorcas
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probably early twentieth century
Two-light window depicting Ruth and Boaz, and Dorcas.
size: 65 cm (width each light) [approx]firm/studio: probably
Clayton & BellChurch of St Peter, Glasbury, Powysnorth wall of the nave
The window is similar to the work of Clayton & Bell, and is by the same maker as the pair of windows depicting Healing and Comfort.
Texts: She gleaned in the field until even (Ruth 2:17). This woman was full of good works and alms deeds (Acts 9:36).Dorcas, or Tabitha, of Joppa, a Christian disciple raised to life by Peter (Acts 9:36-42). 'Full of good works and almsdeeds' (9:36) and a maker of coats and garments (9:39). She is shown here with the poor, and with cloth, a reference to these two texts. (ObjectID=317 ImageID=989) Original File Name=_MG_1920.jpgRecord added by Martin Crampin, Additional contribution by John Morgan-Guy. Last updated on 23-10-2020
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Click to show suggested citation for this recordMartin Crampin (ed.), Stained Glass in Wales Catalogue, University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth, 2020. (with a contribution by John Morgan-Guy)
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