Design for Stained Glass Window Inspired by Emily Dickinson's Poem "There is no Frigate like a Book"

In Charles J. Connick Stained Glass Foundation Collection Stained Glass and Works on Paper

Title

Creator/Contributor

Connick, Charles J.

Description

Cartoon of window made by Charles J. Connick in 1939 for the Newtonville Library (Newtonville, MA) based on Emily Dickinson's poem, "There is no Frigate like a Book." The Newtonville Branch Library suffered a fire in the 1980's. The building was renovated and eventually became the Newton Senior Center on October 24, 1993. The window is still in the same location as of 2012. // INSCRIPTION: There is no frigate like a book/ to take us lands away. // JOB FILE: 2112.

Format Medium

paper (fiber product)
charcoal
paint

Technique

painting (image-making)
drawing (image-making)

Coverage

Installation location: window based on design in the Senior Center (formerly the Newtonville Public Library), Newtonville (Massachusetts, United States)

creation date: ca. 1939

Type of Resource

Photograph