Thursday, June 19, 2014

Weston Stained Glass

All of the windows in the Weston Public Library have stained glass created by the Robert McCausland Ltd company in 1914.  Of the 24 windows, 23 have the name of an author in the banner while one has a blank banner - no one knows why. They are wonderfully suitable for a library don't you think?

Extra info:  Robert McCausland Ltd is a 5th generation family owned company that is the oldest stained glass company in the western hemisphere and was founded in Toronto in 1856.

18 comments:

Halcyon said...

Definitely suitable! A work of art. :)

Lowell said...

That is perfect! Love the colors, too and the trees in the background.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, perfect place to have them too... browse the books, then pause to admire the stained glass!

Karen said...

Oh that's lovely with all the trees in the background!

Hilda said...

I agree. Even without the authors' names, they'd be a lovely, warm touch.

Sharon said...

I agree with Lowell, they are perfect for a library. Beautiful colors too.

TexWisGirl said...

how very neat!

TexWisGirl said...

the blank banner is for all the anonymous authors out there. :)

Revrunner said...

Oh, how you've got me wondering about the blank window. Maybe Tex is right, it's for bloggers. :-)

cieldequimper said...

Yes absolutely and choosing Wordsworth was perfect! So who are the others?

Laura. M said...

Beautiful stained glass. Pat.
Sorry about the translator. We vacation a few days to Gijon, we'll be back soon ;)

Deb said...

Great idea for library windows, perhaps a modern author will be added one day.

Taken For Granted said...

Always loved stained glass, and this window is exceptional. How appropriate for a library.

hamilton said...

I guess there should always be an "empty seat at the table".

Stephanie said...

Beautiful work of art!

Randy said...

Nice window. I think it needs a little more blue.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Absolutely perfect for their situation Pat.

EG CameraGirl said...

AH, one without an author's name. I like mysteries. Maybe the person who commissioned the windows likes mysteries too. ;