A Signature From 1914?

We just moved into a heritage house that was built in 1912. I recently noticed something carved into the glass of one of the windows in our living room. It’s a signature and a date–May 25, ~~1941~~ 1914:

I can’t make out the signature. But if it is indeed from 1914, it’s a charming footnote of the house.

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Jordan Says:
April 4th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Could it be the glazier’s own hand?
Davin Says:
April 4th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
1941 or 1914?

Pretty cool find!
Davin Says:
April 4th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Looked at the uber high res - that definitely says 1914.. crazy!
Kate Says:
April 4th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
How charming! In the home of my childhood, formerly a sea captain’s house on the Atlantic coast, several of the windows were marked with the same sort of flowing script - names of those who’d lived there. These signatures are as creepy as they are lovely. You’ve lucked out.
Erika Rathje Says:
April 4th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Wow. Gorgeous.

HW Seury?
Jane Tyler Says:
April 5th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
could be a nice illustration on Hamingway’s “A Farewell to Arms” cover!:)

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