Project Information
Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst – Restoration of Tiffany Window
Amherst
37940
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–“The Angel of the Lilies” is a historic window created by the studios of Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1890, and is an excellent and rare example that combines Tiffany’s landscape and religious work. The figure in Tiffany’s Angel of the Lilies, clothed in drapery glass, stands before lilies and mountains beneath a sunset sky. CPA funds would help with complete restoration of the window, including removal, crating, transportation, 100% restoration, reinstallation and protective glazing. In addition to extensive cleaning of dirt and soot that has accumulated between the layers of glass, the entire window requires re-leading. The lead in the Tiffany window is beyond its useful life and is fatigued and cracked, accelerating deterioration of the fragile window. This window has been the primary feature of the North Pleasant St. side of the Society since 1925 and certainly is one of the historical treasures of Amherst.
Project complete
05-22-2013
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Project Details
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CPA Funding
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$106,000
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$106,000
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Other Funding Sources Leveraged
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Total Project Cost
$106,000
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