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.
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18 comments:

  1. HalcyonJune 19, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Definitely suitable! A work of art. :)

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  2. LowellJune 19, 2014 at 9:14 AM

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

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  3. AnonymousJune 19, 2014 at 9:40 AM

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

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  4. KarenJune 19, 2014 at 10:09 AM

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

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  5. HildaJune 19, 2014 at 10:10 AM

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

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  6. SharonJune 19, 2014 at 10:24 AM

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

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  7. TexWisGirlJune 19, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    how very neat!

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  8. TexWisGirlJune 19, 2014 at 10:30 AM

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

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  9. RevrunnerJune 19, 2014 at 11:53 AM

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

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  10. cieldequimperJune 19, 2014 at 1:40 PM

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

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  11. Laura. MJune 19, 2014 at 1:59 PM

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

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  12. DebJune 19, 2014 at 2:54 PM

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

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  13. Taken For GrantedJune 19, 2014 at 6:06 PM

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

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  14. hamiltonJune 19, 2014 at 7:43 PM

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

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  15. StephanieJune 19, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    Beautiful work of art!

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  16. RandyJune 19, 2014 at 10:54 PM

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

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoJune 20, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Absolutely perfect for their situation Pat.

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  18. EG CameraGirlJune 20, 2014 at 11:06 AM

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

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