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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Window

Building Name: Westminster Presbyterian Church

Studio Name: Grand Rapids Art Glass Co.

City: Grand Rapids

Window Shape: 6 (gothic arched, more than 2 vertical sections)

Date of Window: 1954

Subject/Title of Window: Nativity Scene

Brief Description of Subject: Nativity Window, The Incarnation
(east side of sanctuary)
Luke 2:16
So, they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.

This addition to Westminster's art windows was designed by an unknown Dutch artist and commissioned for the East side of the Sanctuary. It was created by Grand Rapids Art Glass Company. Prior to 1954 the window frame had colored glass. This beautiful window depicting the incarnation, the spirit made flesh, was dedicated on June 20, 1954. It was given by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fox Calahan, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Millar, Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Steketee Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Steketee Jr. The stained glass brings to life the manger scene and the Star of Bethlehem guiding the shepherds to the stable.

Height: 24'

Width: 12'

Type of Glass and Technique: Antique or Cathedral Glass, Glass Paint, Lead Came, Silver Stain

Nativity Scene
Nativity Scene

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