Black and white photo of a stained glass window. On the left, there is an angel with wings wearing a robe and holding a staff in his left hand. On the right, there is a woman holding a scroll in her left hand with a dove above her head. Both people have halos. the background is composed of circles. The back of the photo has 90% and the name George.

Icons are religious images that are venerated in certain religions. Colored glass was made by adding metallic salts to glass when it was manufactured.

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