Historical information

The photograph was created by Geelong artist Julian Aird and framed by a business in Geelong.

The window in the photograph is of the 1928 stained glass window and the baptism fold in the St Nicholas' Seamen's Chapel at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, which were installed at Flagstaff Hill's for the Chapel's opening in 1981.

About the Window -

The window in this photograph, once known as the Dr Connell Memorial Window, was a feature of an external wall adjacent to the Women’s and Children’s Wards of Warrnambool Hospital. Honorary Doctors had played a significant role in the operation of the hospital between the years 1900 to 1939. One of these doctors was Dr. Connell, who passed away in 1928. The green glass memorial nameplate has an inscription that dedicates the window to Dr. Connell.

The inscription reads: "A tribute to Egbert John Connell M.B.B.S. who for 30 years rendered devoted and valuable service to this institution. Obiit April 4th 1928, A.D."

Significance

The photograph's significance lies in the subject of the stained glass window, and its connection with the history of the local Warrnambool Base Hospital, dating to Dr Connell's work there in the early 20th century.

Physical description

This photograph captures the light shining through an arched, stained glass window behind a baptismal font. Rectangular framed photograph, portrait view, behind glass, with black frame and matt. A cord for hanging it is attached at the black, and there is a black, round felt pad on each lower rear corner. The photograph by Julian Aird is titled 'Illumination' and was framed in Geelong. Details of title, and photographer are handwritten on the back and and printed label gives the contact details of the framer.

Inscriptions & markings

Written by hand in black pen " 'ILLUMINATION' / MARITIME MUSEUM WARRNAMBOOL", "JULIAN AIRD / TEL/FAX. 03 52890457" "
Printed on adhesive label "EASTERN VIEW / PICTURE FRAMERS" "Proprietors Steven & Annemarie Hocking / 162 Malop Street, Geelong, Vic, 3220 / Ph. (03) 5229 5935"
Logo on label in centre of oval with text [2 tall water birds facing each other with a water fountain between them]