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Christopher Whall

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Christopher Whitworth Whall was a British stained glass artist who lived from 1849 to 23 December 1924 and worked from the 1880s into the twentieth century. He is recognised as a leader in the Arts and Crafts movement and a key figure in the modern history of stained glass. He was born in the rectory at Thurning, Northamptonshire, where his father was the rector, and in 1867 he enrolled at the Royal Academy Schools. Through the designer A. H. Mackmurdo he met Selwyn Image and contributed to the Century Guild publication The Hobby Horse.

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1880 1
Active To Year
1924 1
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Male 1
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1. Christopher Whall (Wikipedia)
  • Article text
    He is recognised as a leader in the Arts and Crafts movement and a key figure in the modern history of stained glass.
  • Article text: active period start
    Christopher Whitworth Whall (1849-23 December 1924) was a British stained-glass artist who worked from the 1880s and on into the 20th century.
  • Article text: active period end
    Christopher Whitworth Whall (1849-23 December 1924) was a British stained-glass artist who worked from the 1880s and on into the 20th century.
  • Practices: Stained Glass, Lead section
    Christopher Whitworth Whall (1849-23 December 1924) was a British stained-glass artist who worked from the 1880s and on into the 20th century.
  • In Group: Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau Makers, Lead
    He is recognised as a leader in the Arts and Crafts movement and a key figure in the modern history of stained glass.
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