A PICTORIAL TOUR OF SAINT JOHNS
Our Stained Glass
The majority of the stained glass at Saint John’s were commissions crafted by the J&R Lamb Company. Founded in 1857 by British brothers Joseph (1833-1898) and Richard Lamb (1836-1909) in New York City’s Greenwich Village, J&R Lamb Studios is the oldest continuously operating stained glass company in the United States owned by two different multigenerational families over the course of its 165 plus years. Charles and Ella’s son Karl Barre Lamb joined the studio in 1923. Karl succeeded his father Charles in operating the company from the late 1920’s until his death. Karl was responsible for moving the business from New York City to Tenafly, NJ during The Great Depression and focusing solely on stained glass design and production. Several well-known stained glass studios went bankrupt during that time, but J&R Lamb Studios survived due to the foresight and great business sense of Karl Lamb.
The Lamb and The Samick/Bleckman families. Charles Rollinson Lamb (1860-1942)–son of J&R Lamb Studios’ founder Joseph Lamb and his wife Eliza Rollinson Lamb (1825-1906)–became the next owner of the studio. Charles was an architect and successful business planner. He ran the studio with his talented artist wife Ella Condie Lamb. From 1996 until 2021, Donald and his artistic wife Donna Bleckman Samick, owned and operated the studio together. David Bleckman (Donna’s son and Donald’s stepson) and his wife Kathryn have purchased Lamb Studios.
In 2003, The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. formally recognized J&R Lamb Studios’ longevity through the acquisition and preservation of its original design archives for future generations to enjoy.
THE SECOND COMING
Given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Bayard C. Lukens
Given by his family and friends.
PENTECOST
Given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
Clifton & Edith Meekins & Bertha Foster
Given by the Edward T. Foster family
RESURRECTION
Given to the glory of God and in loving tribute to
Sue-Byrd Pentland
THE CRUCIFIXION WINDOW
Given to the glory of God and in living memory of
Annie Baron Pentland
SAINT JAMES AND SAINT JOHN WINDOWS
Saint James given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Arthur J. Holstein 1888-1952, given by Ada R. and Arthur Paul Holstein, M.D.
Saint John given in loving memory of Frederick James Stewart August 2, 1887 – April 39, 1954
Charter member and member of the first Vestry of St. John’s Parish 1926
Given by his beloved wife Frances
THE CALLING OF THE SONS OF ZEBEDEE WINDOW
Given to the glory of God and in memory of our
beloved rector Harold Caldwell Williamson, priest
in grateful appreciation for his zealous faithful service that restored this church
from mission to parish status AD 1952
Vicar 1947 to 1952, Rector 1952 to 1962
“Well done thou good and faithful servant”
CHRIST AS KING – TRANSFIGURATION
Given to the glory of God and in loving tribute to Margaret Pentland Austin
CHRIST AS PRIEST – LORDS SUPPER
To the glory of God and in loving tribute to Margaret Ann Pentland
CHRIST AS PROPHET AND TEACHER WITH THE CHILDREN
Given to the glory of God and in loving tribute to
Mabel French Hill given by her daughter Mrs. Robert Pentland Jr.
THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY WINDOW
Given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Grace Clark Smith by her family and friends
“behold the handmaid of the Lord”
The windows over the Altar & our Rose Window
Given in memory of S Parker Mason,
from his wife Helen Mason
Right Window – Note evidence of fire damage on bottom of window.
The windows were rescued from a fire in the Miami warehouse in which they were stored.
Top section is a replacement to mirror the design of the others in the set.
