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British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston
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British Sailor's Woolwork,
Signed W. Kingston,
Circa 1870
The charming and unusual sailor's woolwork, known as woolies, is within a maple frame, and depicts a portside view of a three-masted English merchant ship under full sail with white top waves visible on the gray-blue sea, all within a porthole roundel view. The porthole in red and decorated with wheat with a rose to the top and bottom. The picture with a large flower on stem in each corner. Below, in a band in a red thread, is the name of the maker, proudly displayed in large letters,
"W. KINGSTON".
Everything about this wool is charming and a little unusual from the format to the shape. A very lovely wool.
Dimensions: 21 inches high x 20 inches wide x 1 1/4 inches deep
(Ref: NY10206X-nrur)
- Dimensions:Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
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