The Iron Suspension Bridge from Bangor to the Island of Anglesea, Wales.

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

Date1830-1840

MediumLithography; printer's ink on chine colle on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 x 12in. (20.3 x 30.5cm)
Sheet (chine colle height x width): 8 1/4 x 12 5/16in. (21 x 31.3cm)
Mount (height x width): 10 15/16 x 14 7/8in. (27.8 x 37.8cm)

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Credit LineGift of the Stowe-Day Foundation

DescriptionDistant view of a large suspension bridge supported on stone piers. The roadway at the left and right is supported on stone arches. Sailing vessels, including two ships under sail, pass beneath the central span, which is supported by chains or cables. A small building, possibly a toll house, is visible on the roadway at the far left. Two small boats are drawn up on the rocky shore at the right, near a stone stairway and a small house or cottage. Three men are on the beach in the right foreground.

Object number1969.12.5

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE IRON SUSPENSION BRIDGE FROM BANGOR TO THE ISLAND OF ANGLESEA WALES / Began 10th August 1819 Opened for travel 30th January 1826. / Dimensions Height of the two Suspending piers above high water mark 153 ft.... Length of the Chains from their fastenings in the Rocks at each end 1710 feet / Clear height for vessels to sail under above high water 100 feet The center foot way passage is 4 ft. Two Carriage ways 12 ft. each 28 ft. wide / Length of the Suspended part of the Road 550 feet Total weight of Iron work 4 373 281 lbs." [much of text is illegible in this impression due to abrasion of surface]. Inscribed at lower left, in pencil, "Print Drawer 24 #15a".

On verso, lower center, in black ink: "M.K. Talcott". Lower right, in pencil, "Drawer 25" and accession number.NotesSubject Note: Thomas Telford's Menai Bridge across the Menai Strait in Wales was the first suspension bridge of its kind. It remains in use today. (Finlay 8/5/2003)

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