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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Submit a comment, correction or additional informationClick 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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