Object Timeline

1935	Work on this object began.
1940	Work on this object ended.
1972	We acquired this object.
2017	We photographed this object.
2024	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.

A photograph of a waterpark attraction. The scene is sunny with clear blue skies and visible clouds. Centered in the photograph is a vertical waterpark attraction taking the shape of what can be described as a hybrid of a tree and a treehouse. The base of the attraction is shaped like a trunk. Right above it is an elevated platform where visitors can step in. On top is a large tilted barrel with a continous flow of water, cascading and splashing throughout the structure. The attraction is decorated with toon-like shrubs, branches, and hanging monkeys. Surrounding this energetic scene are children interacting with the splashes of water. A woman on a blue wheelchair is close to the cascading water on the left.

Photograph, Morgan's Inspiration Island - Waterpark in San Antonio, TX, 2017
graphic reproduction.
Courtesy of Robin Jerstad.
s-e-2578

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

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2CGAV/
Accession Number 1972-63-1
Object ID 18477113