[New Bridge and the Abbey river, Limerick]

[New Bridge and the Abbey river, Limerick]

drawn by S. Brocas, Limerick
[graphic]
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Brocas, Samuel Frederick, ca. 1792-1847
Summary:Depiction of New Bridge, Limerick, over the Abbey River. In the background the old county courthouse (built 1809) and St. Mary's Cathedral are partially visible. Upper sign on building on left of bridge 'James Hill's Grocery, Wines Cheese...' Lower sign '...Mills... Wine..Tobacco...Hocan(?)'. This bridge, New Bridge was replaced some decades later by Mat(t)hew Bridge.
In collection: Brocas sketchbook (PD 1962 TX) [graphic].
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [between ca. 1812 and 1847]
Subjects:
Rivers > Ireland > Limerick > 1810-1850
Bridges > Ireland > Limerick > 1810-1850
Piers & wharves > Ireland > Limerick > 1810-1850
Limerick (Limerick, Ireland) > 1810-1850
Abbey River (Ireland) > 1810-1850
Watercolours > Irish > 1810-1820
Notes:Inscribed in watercolour l.r.: drawn by S. Brocas, Limerick

Paper with watermark 'W. Pickering & Co. 1814'.

Formerly ET 1962 (TX) 5

Exhibited as part of 'Limerick My City My Home : maps and imagery down through the centuries", 28 November 2014 - 15 February 2015, at The Hunt Museum; in association with The Glucksman Library, University of Limerick.

Physical description: 1 drawing watercolour 24 x 40.9 cm.

Citations/References: Butler, P. Brocas collection p. 39

Citations/References: Elmes, R.M. Irish topographical prints p. 110

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Credits:Attributed to Samuel Frederick Brocas

[New Bridge and the Abbey river, Limerick]

drawn by S. Brocas, Limerick

[graphic]
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Brocas sketchbook (PD 1962 TX) [graphic].
Description:Depiction of New Bridge, Limerick, over the Abbey River. In the background the old county courthouse (built 1809) and St. Mary's Cathedral are partially visible. Upper sign on building on left of bridge 'James Hill's Grocery, Wines Cheese...' Lower sign '...Mills... Wine..Tobacco...Hocan(?)'. This bridge, New Bridge was replaced some decades later by Mat(t)hew Bridge.
Main Creator: Brocas, Samuel Frederick, ca. 1792-1847
Created: [between ca. 1812 and 1847]
Language:English
Extent:1 drawing watercolour 24 x 40.9 cm.
Format:Prints & Drawings
Call Number: PD 1962 TX 5 (Collection unavailable)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland