Leaded Glass Window from the James A. Patten House
Maker
George Washington Maher
(American, 1864 - 1926)
Maker
Louis Millet
(American, active 1890s)
Collections
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Dateca. 1901
Mediumclear, colored and textured glass, gold leaf, lead
Dimensionsoverall: 50 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (127.6 x 51.4 cm.)
DescriptionA leaded glass window, depicting a stylized thistle, from the great room of the James A. Patten House, 1426 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, built 1901.
This window is one of a set of three identical windows from the great room of the Patten House. These three windows were recently purchased from a private collection.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Purchased with funds from Anne and Jim Rothenberg
Label TextLike Louis Sullivan and other Praire School architects, George Washington Maher took a comprehensive approach to architectural design. He regularly employed a central decorative theme to unify his interiors. For the Patten House, Maher chose a thistle motif, which he used throughout the project. This entry-hall window was produced under the direction of the stained-glass artist Louis Millet.Status
On viewObject number2006.27
Washington Allston
ca. 1798-1799
Object number: 000.64
