Object Title
Passchendaele, 1917
Object Name
Window, Leaded
Artist/Maker
R. McCausland
Date Made
1921
Materials
Glass --Metal
Catalogue Number
2007.020.010
Dimensions
Window Width: 120 cm Height: 290 cm approximately; Plaque Width: 35 cm Height: 8 cm
Description
A stained glass window entitled "Passchendaele, 1917" depicting soldiers loading a cannon. The Kingston crest is in the top curve of the window. Plaque below "The Gift of Mrs. E.T. Steacy and Family"
History
The stained glass window was designed and installed by Robert McCausland in 1920 - 1921, Canada's longest active stained glass firm. Brass plates beneath the window name the donor.
This window was developed from photographs taken at the Royal Military College. The Canadian operations at Passchendaele extended from October 26th to November 10th, and during that time men lived, ate and slept in mud, water and slime.
