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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Window

Building Name: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

City: Hubbardston

Window Shape: 3 (arched)

Date of Window: 1905

Subject/Title of Window: Stork or Crane

Brief Description of Subject: In Medieval belief the stork fed parents in old age and in ill health. Bird symbolizes filial piety in Renaissance. Storks symbolize vigilance. Stands on one leg-holding stone in other- when stone drops from lack of sleep-bird is awakened. Crane symbolizes loyalty, good life, good order.

Condition of Window: Good/Fair

Height: 12'

Width: 3'

Type of Glass and Technique: Opalescent Glass

Stork or Crane
Stork or Crane

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