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British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie on Unusual Sea

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Origin

England

Period

19th Century

Materials

Berlin Wool on Linen

Dimensions

W.	25 in;	H.	16.5 in;
W.	63.5 cm;	H.	41.91 cm;

Condition

Good. Good

Description

British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie on Unusual Sea,
Circa 1875
(Ref: NY9441-NRRR)

A really attractive and exciting sailor's woolwork depicting a portside view of a square-rigged clipper ship flying the red ensign coming into land, which is visible on the left, on a very rough sea which is unusually depicted with a series of large white caps on a light blue sea. A two-masted brigantine can be in the distance to the right.

Dimensions: 16 1/2 inches high x 25 inches wide

Styles / Movements

Americana, Traditional, Victorian

Patterns

Beach/Nautical

Dealer Reference Number

NY9441-NRRR

Incollect Reference Number

428514