“The Salutation” - Elizabeth greeting Mary.
Hortin, Esme (1916-1949) Memorial - The two side panels, one featuring ‘Mary Sumner’, founder of the Mothers’ Union, the other featuring ‘Elizabeth Townsend’, founder of the Girls’ Friendly Society The lights of the memorial have been placed one on either side of the memorial for Joan Carr Walsh.
Mary Esme Hortin
Girls Friendly Society (GFS)
Mothers Union
Joan Walsh and Esme Hortin memorial windows
Identifer
ASJ2022.11Physical Description
Walsh, Joan (1918-1978) Memorial – central panel in nave - upper south side“The Salutation” - Elizabeth greeting Mary.
Hortin, Esme (1916-1949) Memorial - The two side panels, one featuring ‘Mary Sumner’, founder of the Mothers’ Union, the other featuring ‘Elizabeth Townsend’, founder of the Girls’ Friendly Society The lights of the memorial have been placed one on either side of the memorial for Joan Carr Walsh.
Historical Details
This unusual "combination" window, consisting of memorials to two unrelated ladies, was likely created at the studio of Tasmanian Stained Glass at Evandale. Our history team would welcome clarification or documentary proof of this, or otherwise.Materials
stained and painted glass, lead camesDating of Item
1980 ca to presentDatabase Date: Faculty Date:
November 24 1981;;November 8 2022;;February 2 1988;Online Sources
Related Collection
Stained Glass of St. John's and All Saints ChurchesRelated People or Organisations
Joan WalshMary Esme Hortin
Girls Friendly Society (GFS)
Mothers Union