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St Patrick's Chair, Marown

Date made: mid 20th century

Description: “An abundant spring of pure water gushes from the ground at one side of it…The Patron Saint of Ireland is said to have sat in this chair to bless the people. It is not unlikely that he may have rested here during some of his missionary excursions through the island.” (Dr Robert Paterson, Manx Antiquities, 1863, M 02321)

A watercolour which is part of an album produced by Mr Harold H. Cresswell during a trip to the Isle of Man.

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Measurements: 15 x 10 cm

Materials: watercolour and ink on paper

Object name: watercolour

Collection: Art Collection

ID number: 1994-0255/21

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