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Antique Woolie Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery of a Ship

Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
Antique Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery Picture of a three masted ship. The embroidery is worked in wool and cotton in a variety of stitches, on cotton ground. Some details picked out in metallic thread and beads. Colours white, cream, blues, black and red. Scene depicts a three masted ship with sails unfurled, flying the White Ensign, the flag of the British Royal Navy. Framed in old frame with rippled, old glass. Mounting: The embroidery is tacked to a wood panel. Frame backed with additional original paper.. Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Generally Good: A number of small holes, mainly to the sails. Two small stains. A loose thread. Frame has a little wear but is in good condition and ready to hang.
Creation Date:	1870
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	23297
Incollect Reference #:	838540

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