Mike Watson Collection
Abstract
The collection consists of folders and binders, each covering the artist's history of, and work with, each institution's stained glass work. The narratives, which detail damage reports, proposals for restoration work, artist designs and execution, are supported by photographs. In some cases correspondence with persons involved is included. The collection also includes a few books (17 titles) dealing mainly with the subject of stained glass.
Dates
- 1980-1994
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction of photographs not allowed without the donor's permission.
Biographical / Historical
Mike Watson, stained-glass artist, learned his craft as an apprentice at a stained glass factory in Hertfordshire, England. His stained glass work can be seen at a number of churches and other buildings throughout Trinidad and Tobago. These include San Rafael R.C. Church; Santa Rosa R.C. Church, Arima; St. Margaret's E.C. Church, Belmont; Holy Rosary R.C. Church; All Saints E.C. Church; Rhand Credit Union; Workers' Bank and Temple Court. Mike Watson also made jewelry.
Extent
4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The collection was amassed by the artist in the course of pursuing his craft. On his death his mother, Mrs Mollie Watson, donated them to The University of the West Indies.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies Repository
St. Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago
868-662-2002 Ext 82132
868-662-9238 (Fax)