IMAGE
Ellis, Frederick Vincent, 1892-1961 :Suggestion for memorial window. Napier Boys' High School [1925-1961]
- Date
- 1925 - 1961
- By
- Ellis, Frederick Vincent, 1892-1961
- Reference
- A-448-012
- Description
Design for a stained glass window, featuring four different coats of arms. One shows the cross of St Andrew, one shows crossed swords, and one a kingly crown. The only one which has a motto attached is that of a bird in flight, with the motto 'Per ardua ad astra' ('Through adversity to the stars'). A space for dedication is indicated at the bottom.
Inscriptions: Recto - above image - Suggestion for memorial window, Napier Boys' High School; Recto - beneath image - [Line scale indicating size of window]
Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).
Physical Description: Watercolour 280 x 75 mm on sheet 327 x 177 mm
Provenance: Donation: Frederick Ellis, Inglewood, 2011
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Part of
- Ellis, Frederick Vincent, 1892-1961 :[Designs for leadlight windows, ca 1925-1961]
- Format
- 1 watercolour(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Design drawings, Watercolour 280 x 75 mm on sheet 327 x 177 mm, Orientation: Vertical image
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