RefNo | 18ST/2014-0008 |
Collection | LDLSH: 18 Stafford Terrace |
Maker | Sambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator |
Date | 04 Apr 1908 |
Image | 
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Description | A design for a stained glass window depicting the trials and triumphs of the Chief Secretary for Ireland, Augustine Birrell (1850-1933). The central panel depicts Birrell in monk's robes holding a model of University College Dublin labelled 'IRISH UNIVERSITY', at his feet two small figures one is the leader of the Conservative party Arthur Balfour (1848-1930) the other is the Irish politician John Dillon (1851-1927). In the right pane Birrell tumbles out of a ship which bears the flag 'IRISH COUNCILS BILL'. In the left hand pane Birrell runs away from a dragon that holds a sack inscribed 'EDUCATION BILL 1906'. |
Object | Drawing |
Materials | Pen and Indian ink, on card |