Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Rubbed by Townsend Rich, 1909–1998, American
Title:
Dame Elizabeth Herwy, Abbess of Elstow, The Abbey Church of St. Mary and St. Helena, Elstow
Date:
1968
Materials & Techniques:
Crayon rubbing on thin, smooth, white wove paper
Dimensions:
Image: 36 × 11 inches (91.4 × 27.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in black ink, lower left: "Elizabeth Herwy, Abbess, 1536 | Elstow, Bedfordshire"; lower right: "Townsend Rich | July 27, 1968"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Townsend Rich
Copyright Status:
Copyright Undetermined
Accession Number:
B1982.21.134
Classification:
Brass Rubbings
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait | architectural subject
Associated Places:
Bedfordshire
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:84048