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Drawing, Architectural

Object number2018.159.2

Artist Howard Wilbert

Artist Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio

Date1931

MediumCardboard; Paper; Watercolor

Credit LineGift of Kirk Weaver

DescriptionStudy drawing for stained glass window for East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Drawing is matted in center, depicting the scene of a stained glass window (2018.159.1). The design consists of a depiction of the Adoration of the Magi. In the center of the glass, Baby Jesus is sitting on Mary's lap. There are three men showing in robes and wearing crowns in the scene; one of the men is kneeling in front of Mary and Jesus, presenting them with a gift, while the other two men stand in the background, also holding gifts. There are three angels depicted above this scene. In the lower section, there is a depiction of an angel speaking to three shepherds, who are kneeling with their staffs in front of the angel. On back, there is a silver colored rectangular sticker in top center section, containing black and red text. On right side is the Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio logo, which consists of two men in Medieval-style dress working on a stained glass window. Black text below logo.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 12.063 × 8.375 × 0.125 in. (30.6 × 21.3 × 0.3 cm)
Inscriptions"Design No. 3173 / Exclusive Property of .... / PITTSBURGH / STAINED GLASS / STUDIOS / WARDEN & McCARTNEY STS. / PITTSBURGH, PA. / THIS WATER COLOR DRAWING MUST NOT BE / COPIED, SHOWN OR LOANED WITHOUT PER-/ MISSION. IT IS THE WORK OF OUR OWN / ARTISTS AND COSTS IN ACTUAL TIME TO PRO-/DUCE $35.00. WE THEREFRE / ARE OBLIGED TO KEEP RECORD OF SAME / AND REQUEST YOUR CARE IN HANDLING AND / SAFE KEEPING. WHEN RETURNING BY PARCEL / POST WRAP SECURELY WITH CORRUGATED / CARDBOARD TO PROTECT AGAINST FOLDING / AND DAMAGE. / LOANED / TO / Mr. O. Backstock, Jr. / Muncie, Indiana. / THIS DRAWING MUST BE RETURNED UPON REQUEST".

Below logo reads: "ESTABLISHED / 1909".
Historical NotesStudy drawing for a stained glass window prototype for East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Howard Wilbert, an artist at Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio, designed this panel in an attempt to impress architect Ralph Adams Cram and win a commission for windows in the East Liberty Presbyterian Church. The Studio allowed Wilbert to complete this panel with no constraints on time or costs, so he could do his best possible work. The ploy was successful; Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio was awarded the contract for the aisle windows of the church.Label TextHoward Wilbert, an artist at Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio, executed this panel in an attempt to impress architect Ralph Adams Cram and win a commission for windows in the East Liberty Presbyterian Church. The Studio allowed Wilbert to complete this panel with no constraints on time or costs, so he could do his best possible work. The ploy was successful; Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio was awarded the contract for the aisle windows of the church.

Related institution East Liberty Presbyterian Church

Related person Mary

Related person Jesus Christ

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