FDA-A.432:10-2015
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.432:10-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
Hawtrey's Library Window: Arms of the Duke of Newcastle
Description
Heraldic stained glass panel bearing the arms of the Duke of Newcastle
Comments
One of 10 panels of Willement Glass
Lower register, Light 10
Lower register, Light 10
Description
Content (note)
A shield bearing the arms of the Duke of Newcastle and surmounted by a coronet. The inscription beneath reads 'Henricus Pelham Duc de Newcastle'.The 4th Duke of Newcastle, educated at Eton, founded the Newcastle Scholarship Prize for Divinity and Classics in 1829, in an attempt to reform the lack of religion demonstrated by boys during his time at the school.
Dimensions
height (actual size): 1390mm
width (actual size): 535mm
width (actual size): 535mm
Dimension note
Each panel measures 54 3/4 inches by 20 3/8 inches
Inscription
'Henricus Pelham Duc de Newcastle'
Material
lead
Physical description
Displayed framed in the cabinet doors, behind glass panels, in the Austen-Leigh Gallery, with light panels behind
Style
Victorian
Production
Person
Willement, Thomas, 1786 - 1871 (Artist)
Date
1844-1845
History and association
Associated object
FDA-A.432-2015 (parent object)
