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Antique Woolie Sailor s Woolwork Embroidery of a Ship

$1,659.27
£1,215
€1,414.33
CA$2,285.94
A$2,491.28
CHF 1,319.24
MX$29,922.86
NOK 16,701.85
SEK 15,355.71
DKK 10,563.51

About the Item

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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.7 in (22.1 cm)Width: 11.8 in (29.98 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • 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.
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 232971stDibs: LU4246147912372

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