Entry Into Jerusalem (Left Panel Detail)
Studio Unknown - After 1927 Before 1950
To the Glory of God and In Loving Memory of Thomas Alva Lumley 1861 - 1927
DESCRIPTION: The left panel of Entry Into Jerusalem features some of the multitudes gathered to watch Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Of the four adults in this panel, three are bearded men; the fourth is a woman. Although the woman's face is not shown, she has luxurious raven hair held in place with a comb. Her garments of lovely colors are draped beautifully and she is adorned with golden earrings and a bracelet. Although one of the men holds a palm frond above his head, his facial expression, and that of the other men, shows no joy.
MEMORIAL: Thomas Lumley was considered a fortunate man of his times. Although he was reputed to be frugal, he was generous to his family, providing a business for his son, Paul, and homes of their own for his daughters.
He had a buggy pulled by a horse that knew the way home under all circumstances. He was considered a fair man in his business practices and he is remembered for his humor and practical jokes.
In addition to his beef cattle operation, he had a retail store. One day a lady came into his store to purchase an item that he did not have. She was persistent and came by so often that Thomas decided to do something about her inquiries. He bought stray cats at five cents apiece and when he had acquired a sufficient number, he put them in a barrel before his frequent customer arrived. When she asked if the item had arrived yet, he pointed to the barrel. She removed the cover and out jumped the cats! M.r Lumley might have lost a customer, but the joke is still remembered.
Source: The Golden Cockerel: The Art, Symbolism & History of the Stained Glass Windows, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Key West, Florida by Winifred Shine Fryzel.
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