Object Timeline

1935

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1972

  • We acquired this object.

2017

2025

  • You found it!

Embroidered Picture, Central Park

This is a Embroidered picture. It was designed by Mary Ellen Crisp and embroidered by Mary Ellen Crisp. It is dated 1935–40 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is wool on linen and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mary Ellen Crisp. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Arthur Crisp.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 142.6 x 91.5 cm (56 1/8 in. x 36 in.)

It is signed

Mary Ellen Crisp

Cite this object as

Embroidered Picture, Central Park; Designed by Mary Ellen Crisp (1896–1973); USA; wool on linen; H x W: 142.6 x 91.5 cm (56 1/8 in. x 36 in.); Gift of Mrs. Arthur Crisp; 1972-63-1

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