The Annunciation window by C. E. Kempe & Co., England, 1915; right light of three lights

The Virgin Mary holds a book in this representation, which refers to her study and training. From the age of three, she lived at the temple, studying and preparing for the role she would play, as it had been foretold to her parents before she was born. In art, Mary is often shown with a book or at a prie-dieu, praying.

As was the style in the nineteenth century, subjects in stained glass windows were often put into gothic-architecture niches or under canopies. Around the niche in this panel are leaf designs, and a border inspired by medieval manuscript decoration surrounds the entire scene.

This window was designed by John Lisle, then one of the directors of C. E. Kempe & Co. He had been Kempe's chief designer during the founder's lifetime.

Charles Eamer Kempe got started in his field by being a painter of walls, ceilings and woodwork of churches in the 1860's. The style then in vogue reflected a resurgence of interest in gothic style and a return to high church practices. Kempe's training served him well when he started his own stained glass company in 1868.

Kempe perfected the use of silver stain on white (clear) glass, which leaves a yellow tint. Depending on the amount of stain used, the shade of yellow could be delicate or deep.

The inscription of dedication, in the lower right corner of this window, reads "Erected by the members of the Girls' Friendly Society in loving memory of Kate Daniels Obit 1913." Miss Daniels had founded the Society which organized charitable works in the community.