Sulby Glen
Date made: n.d.
Artist: unknown artist
Description: "The Bridge itself is a neat structure of recent date, with a pleasing and commanding view of the vast tract of level land called the Curragh, while, behind are hills and mountain ranges, until the highest peak of the island is attained." (Dr Robert Paterson, Manx Antiquities, 1863, M 02321)
This mounted lithographic view is part of Sarah Jametta Crigan's sketchbook. The lithograph is cut from T. Ashe's sketchbook, 1825 (the series engraved by Haghe) annotated in the same hand and ink as signature on cover (1825). Sarah Jametta was the daughter of Claudius Crigan (Bishop of Sodor and Man 1784-1813) and author of 'Memoirs of Major Charles Crigan' (her brother) published in 1864.
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Measurements: 18cm x 27cm
Materials: paper
Object name: lithograph
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1959-0334/3