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19th Century Sailor's Woolwork of Frigate with Signal Flags

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19th Century Sailor's woolwork of a British Frigate at Anchor, circa 1880, adorned with an array of British ensigns and a full rig of signal flags strung along the stays. The hull has the unusual touch of having glass beads mounted in each gunport, and a metaliic gilt thread highlighting the strakes above and below the two rows of gunports, and on the sterncastle. Mercantile silk threads were used for the flag halyards. The ship is moored off a lighthouse at the foot of a large green haystack headland. The woolwork is mounted in its original Victorian carved, ebonized and parcel gilt oak frame. The woolie remains in very good condition with still bright colors. There is sokme evidence of minor moth visitation in the past, leaving a spot or two of minor nibble, but no serious or readily noticeable damage. Measures: 17 in H x 21 in W Framed: 25-1/4 in H x 30 in W.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AD - 276-13 HWAH1stDibs: LU903930666142
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