Designed by A.W.N. Pugin (1812-1852), made by John Hardman and Co.
Part of the former chancel window of St Mary, West Tofts, Norfolk.
Augustus Pugin 1812-1852 began his career as an architect. Through his interest in medieval design, he was to inspire the Gothic Revival and lay the foundations for the successful rediscovery of the medieval principles of stained glass design. Seeking to imitate French medieval glass, he first employed William Warrington to make the windows for his earliest churches, then Thomas Willement, then William Wailes. His collaboration with John Hardman & Co. set new standards in stained glass design. Although based on 14th century work, the designs are distinctively rich in their colouring and composition and were a major influence on the work of the 1850s and 1860s.
The West Tofts windows show the Pugin-Hardman style at its most accomplished; the panels were installed in the church in 1858, but had been designed by Pugin some years earlier. They were removed to the Museum in 1982.
Inv. No. 1982/4/11 On permanent loan from the Diocese of Norwich.