Parry, Elizabeth

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Maker
Parry, Elizabeth
Date made
1826
Origin
Denbighshire, Wales, UK
Stitches
Cross, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
The Conway Bridge in St. Asaph is depicted. Five boats on the river, man, animal and buildings on the shore. At the bottom two cows, two harps and two diamond motifs.
Inscription
(In a small cartouche near the top): A View of / the / Conway Bridge / 1836 (At center bottom): Elizabeth Parry / St. Asaph //
Length Without Frame
20 7/8"
Width Without Frame
33 7/16"
Historical Owner
#1941-69-84 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
Owner
Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY