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'''William Holland''' (1846-1883) was a 19th century [[British]] maker of [[stained glass]] and other decorative pieces. His work is represented in churches and stately homes across southern [[England]] and [[ |
'''William Holland''' (1846-1883) was a 19th century [[British]] maker of [[stained glass]] and other decorative pieces. His work is represented in churches and stately homes across southern [[England]],[[Wales]], and [[Ireland]] |
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[[File:Newport St Thomas' Church in July 2010 4.JPG |thumb|Newport St Thomas' Church in July 2010]] |
[[File:Newport St Thomas' Church in July 2010 4.JPG |thumb|Newport St Thomas' Church in July 2010]] |
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=== Studio and Business=== |
=== Studio and Business=== |
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He founded his firm in Warwick as "Holland , William and Son, St John's , Warwick . Designers and Producers. Stained glass of the twelfth century representing scriptural events." Other 19th century sources quote his work as Elizabethan style. Again as a "stained glass and decorative painting establishment, where every description of design for monumental and baronial windows, enamelled and encaustic painting, gilding, imitations of wood" was executed. <ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=16056 British History Online County History : Stephens, W.B. A History of the County of Warwick: Volume 8: The City of Coventry and Borough of Warwick, 1969]</ref> At his studio, Holland also trained family members and other well known makers of [[stained glass]], such as [[Heaton, Butler and Bayne|Clement Heaton]] <ref>[http://neilhawes.com/windows/windows.htm Examples by Clement Heaton of of the stained glass at St. Mary's Church, Osterley, Middlesex] </ref> |
He founded his firm in Warwick on St John's road ,as "Holland , William and Son, St John's , Warwick . Designers and Producers. Stained glass of the twelfth century representing scriptural events." Other 19th century sources quote his work as Elizabethan style. Again as a "stained glass and decorative painting establishment, where every description of design for monumental and baronial windows, enamelled and encaustic painting, gilding, imitations of wood" was executed. <ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=16056 British History Online County History : Stephens, W.B. A History of the County of Warwick: Volume 8: The City of Coventry and Borough of Warwick, 1969]</ref> At his studio, Holland also trained family members and other well known makers of [[stained glass]], such as [[Heaton, Butler and Bayne|Clement Heaton]] <ref>[http://neilhawes.com/windows/windows.htm Examples by Clement Heaton of of the stained glass at St. Mary's Church, Osterley, Middlesex] </ref> In 1855 Heaton joined James Butler to start his own company in [[London]]. |
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===Studio in later years=== |
===Studio in later years=== |
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[[File:Brownsover Hall 48216.jpg|thumb|Brownsover Hall]] |
[[File:Brownsover Hall 48216.jpg|thumb|Brownsover Hall]] |
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===Examples of Stained Glass Windows=== |
===Examples of Holland Studio Stained Glass Windows=== |
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[[Sts Thomas Minster]] Church Newport IOW <ref> [http://www.newport.shalfleet.net/newport_2.htm St Thomas's( CE) Newport]</ref> |
[[Sts Thomas Minster]] Church Newport IOW <ref> [http://www.newport.shalfleet.net/newport_2.htm St Thomas's( CE) Newport]</ref> |
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All Saints Church [[Wokingham]] <ref> [http://www.allsaintswokingham.org.uk/ All Saints Church, [Wokingham]</ref> |
All Saints Church [[Wokingham]] <ref> [http://www.allsaintswokingham.org.uk/ All Saints Church, [Wokingham]</ref> |
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St James, Twycross, Leicestershire. <ref> [http://professor-moriarty.com/info/section/stained-glass/designers/england-holland-warwick] Moriart, Holland of Warwick </ref> |
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St Peter's Church, [[Diocese of Coventry]] |
St Peter's Church, [[Diocese of Coventry]] |
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Church of St Collen, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales |
Church of St Collen, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales <ref> [http://stainedglass.llgc.org.uk/person/507William Holland (1840s-1890s) Stained glass in Wales] </ref> |
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Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Pennal, Gwynedd, (Hollland and Holt) |
Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Pennal, Gwynedd, Wales (Hollland and Holt) |
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Christ Church, Taney Dundrum, Ireland. |
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[[Brownsover Hall]] ,[[Rugby]], [[Warwickshire]]<ref>[[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=187-cr162&cid=0#0 ]] Warwickshire County Record Office </ref> |
[[Brownsover Hall]] ,[[Rugby]], [[Warwickshire]]<ref>[[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=187-cr162&cid=0#0 ]] Warwickshire County Record Office </ref> |
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===Church of Ireland=== |
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[[Taney Parish|Christ Church, Taney Dundrum]] <ref>[http://www.gloine.ie/gloine/search/window/parishgroup.1575/iconography/results] Studio William Holland; Warwick , |
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dating 1872 (circa) Iconography]</ref> incorporates a set of windows signed " Holland, Son & Holt, Glass Painters, Decorators, &c., Warwick, England, 1872."and "Studio William Holland; Warwick ". |
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In the EAST Sanctuary a very large stained glass window is described as "Five lancets each measuring 3760mm x 560mm; rose of one 6-foil and ten quatrefoils; two large mouchettes and several small lights." |
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Iconography: |
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King Solomon Building the Temple |
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Moses in the Bullrushes |
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Moses and the Brazen Serpent |
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Elijah Ascending to Heaven |
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Abraham Sacrificing Isaac |
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King Solomon in the Temple |
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Moses and the Tables of the Law |
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The SOUTH Sanctuary displays "One lancet measuring 2840mm x 560mm. " |
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Iconography:Visiting the Prisoner |
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In the NORTH; EAST chancel are "Two lancets, each measuring 2950mm x 560mm, one quatrefoil and two mouchettes. " |
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Iconography:Taking in the Stranger- on left |
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Clothing the Naked- on right |
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In the NORTH; WEST chancel are "Two lancets each measuring 2950mm x 560mm, one quatrefoil and two small mouchettes. " |
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Iconography:Feeding the Hungry- on left |
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Giving Drink to the Thirsty- on right |
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Revision as of 21:29, 30 July 2011
William Holland (1846-1883) was a 19th century British maker of stained glass and other decorative pieces. His work is represented in churches and stately homes across southern England,Wales, and Ireland
Studio and Business
He founded his firm in Warwick on St John's road ,as "Holland , William and Son, St John's , Warwick . Designers and Producers. Stained glass of the twelfth century representing scriptural events." Other 19th century sources quote his work as Elizabethan style. Again as a "stained glass and decorative painting establishment, where every description of design for monumental and baronial windows, enamelled and encaustic painting, gilding, imitations of wood" was executed. [1] At his studio, Holland also trained family members and other well known makers of stained glass, such as Clement Heaton [2] In 1855 Heaton joined James Butler to start his own company in London.
Studio in later years
His sons also became experts in stained glass , and a nephew, Frank Holt (1843-1928), joined the firm after which it was known as Holland & Holt and continued on as Holt of Warwick into the early years of the twentieth century. [3]
Representation at Great Exhibition
William Holland's stained glass was exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 which was held in Hyde Park, London, and is found in the Official Catalogue . [4] [5]
Examples of Holland Studio Stained Glass Windows
Sts Thomas Minster Church Newport IOW [6]
All Saints Church Wokingham [7]
St James, Twycross, Leicestershire. [8]
St Peter's Church, Diocese of Coventry
Church of St Collen, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales [9]
Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Pennal, Gwynedd, Wales (Hollland and Holt)
Christ Church, Taney Dundrum, Ireland.
Brownsover Hall ,Rugby, Warwickshire[10]
Church of Ireland
Christ Church, Taney Dundrum [11] incorporates a set of windows signed " Holland, Son & Holt, Glass Painters, Decorators, &c., Warwick, England, 1872."and "Studio William Holland; Warwick ".
In the EAST Sanctuary a very large stained glass window is described as "Five lancets each measuring 3760mm x 560mm; rose of one 6-foil and ten quatrefoils; two large mouchettes and several small lights."
Iconography: King Solomon Building the Temple
Moses in the Bullrushes
Moses and the Brazen Serpent
Elijah Ascending to Heaven
Abraham Sacrificing Isaac
King Solomon in the Temple
Moses and the Tables of the Law
The SOUTH Sanctuary displays "One lancet measuring 2840mm x 560mm. "
Iconography:Visiting the Prisoner
In the NORTH; EAST chancel are "Two lancets, each measuring 2950mm x 560mm, one quatrefoil and two mouchettes. "
Iconography:Taking in the Stranger- on left
Clothing the Naked- on right
In the NORTH; WEST chancel are "Two lancets each measuring 2950mm x 560mm, one quatrefoil and two small mouchettes. "
Iconography:Feeding the Hungry- on left
Giving Drink to the Thirsty- on right
Notes
- ^ British History Online County History : Stephens, W.B. A History of the County of Warwick: Volume 8: The City of Coventry and Borough of Warwick, 1969
- ^ Examples by Clement Heaton of of the stained glass at St. Mary's Church, Osterley, Middlesex
- ^ Holland (1840s-1890s) Stained glass in Wales
- ^ Official Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations Great Britain. Commissioners for the Exhibition of 1851 Vol III: Pg131
- ^ Official descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of the Great Exhibition , 1851 Volume 2 Pg 705
- ^ St Thomas's( CE) Newport
- ^ All Saints Church, [Wokingham
- ^ [1] Moriart, Holland of Warwick
- ^ Holland (1840s-1890s) Stained glass in Wales
- ^ [[2]] Warwickshire County Record Office
- ^ [3] Studio William Holland; Warwick , dating 1872 (circa) Iconography]
References
Little, Joyce , Stained Glass Marks and Monograms (London: National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies, 2002), p. 67.