British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship circa 1765 The sailor's woolwork, also known as a woolie, depicts a port side view of a three-masted British Royal Navy ship sailing ...
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Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship Coming into Port, Circa 1865 The British sailor's woolwork has a dramatic view of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship coming i...
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English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Royal Navy Ship of the Line English, circa 1865–1875 This accomplished sailor's woolwork — affectionately known among collectors as a "woolie"...
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British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship HMS Hero
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Royal Transport: Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Hero Circa 1860 A fine and historically significant Victorian sailor's woolwork picture (commonly known as a "woolie"), dating to the m...
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British Sailor's Woolwork depicting a Royal Navy Ship With Striking Sea
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Steam Frigate with Stylised Sea, Large Size Circa 1865-1875 This sailor's woolwork depicts a Royal Navy frigate standing in toward a fortified ...
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British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail
Located in Downingtown, PA
Textile Triumphs: British Sailor's Woolwork of a Merchant Vessel Circa 1875 This finely detailed British sailor's woolwork, affectionately known as a "woolie," presents a distinguis...
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Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround
Located in Downingtown, PA
A Heartfelt Salute: A Sailor's "Woolie" of Nations Circa 1880 This vibrant and distinctive piece is a prime example of sailor's woolwork, often referred to as a "woolie," a popular ...
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British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship
Located in Downingtown, PA
Safe Harbor: British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship Circa 1910 This rare and evocative sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," serves as a folk-art tribute to the Outer ...
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British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship
Located in Downingtown, PA
Provenance Private Collection. Historical Context Sailor's woolwork emerged as a popular folk art form among British and American seamen, particularly during the Victorian Era.
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British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large and Historically Significant Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Atalanta, British, Circa 1880.
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Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross
Located in Downingtown, PA
Racing the Wind: A Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross Circa 1875 This impressive large-scale sailor's woolwork presents a detailed port-side view of the Fiery Cr...
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Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
Nautical Folk Art: A Rare Pair of Royal Navy Sailor's Woolworks, Same Sailor Artist, Circa 1865-70 This magnificent, matched pair of mid-Victorian British sailor's woolworks—affecti...
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British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Homecoming": British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox, Circa 1875 A charming and detailed British sailor's woolwork (or "woolie"), depicting a portside view of the...
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Large Sailor's Woolwork of Britannia with Ships Celebrating Trade and Commerce
Located in Downingtown, PA
Ruling the Waves: A Grand Victorian Sailor's Woolie of Britannia, Trade, and Commerce This remarkable large-scale sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," is a triumphant expression of Victo...
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Sailor's Woolwork of The British Ship Gold Finder on her voyage to Australia
Located in Downingtown, PA
"To Melbourne for Gold": Sailor's Woolwork of the British Ship Gold Finder Dated 1864 A rare and historically significant Sailor's Woolwork Picture (or "Woolie"), detailed with a pr...
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British Sailor's Woolwork Tea Clipper, Folk Art, England, Circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
Cutting the Waves: A Rare Chain-Stitch Woolwork of a Tea Clipper This large-scale sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," offers a striking port side perspective of a tea clipper ship navig...
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Victorian Sailor’s Woolwork Picture of the Merchant Ship ‘China’ Circa 1860–1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
Victorian Sailor’s Woolwork Picture of the Merchant Ship ‘China’ Circa 1860–1875.
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Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Located in Downingtown, PA
Victorian Ironclad: A Sailor’s Woolwork of a Minotaur-Class Five-Masted Ship Circa 1880 This impressive and rare sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," offers a meticulously detailed ports...
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British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline
Located in Downingtown, PA
A Fleet in Thread: The Victorian Sailor's Grand Panorama British, Circa 1875 This engaging and substantial artwork serves as a superb example of the "woolie," a distinctive form of ...
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British Sailor's Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolwork, Circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
Historical Context This sailor's woolwork is a lovely example of the sailor's art, showing the artist's deep pride in the Royal Navy and the British Empire.
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British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail
Located in Downingtown, PA
Seafaring Artistry: A British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1865–75 This remarkable British sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," is a poignant and visually stunning exam...
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19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship JANE Under Full Sail
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early to Mid 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Merchant Ship JANE Under Full Sail, circa 1840s, a hand-crafted sailor's woolwork picture depicting a larboard side view of fully rig...
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
Exceptional Mid 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Naval Ship Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850, a very finely crafted sailor's woolwork with great variety of very short stitches inc...
Wool, Yarn
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Top-Schooner for "A Kind Mother"
Located in Nantucket, MA
A wonderful and unusual sailor's woolwork. Mounted in its original bird's eye maple frame with lemon gilt filets.
Wool, Yarn
Sails of the Empire: A Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolie
Located in Downingtown, PA
Historical Context This sailor's woolwork is a lovely example of the sailor's art, showing the artist's deep pride in the Royal Navy and the British Empire.
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19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870 , a British sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture with a large starboard side view of a frigate with single gun deck, u...
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19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Flag Bedecked Triple Decker Ship of the Line
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Flag-Bedecked Triple Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850, a British sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture with a larboard side view of a triple decke...
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19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Steam Frigate Under Good Head of Steam
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mounted in its Victorian period carved and gilded frame. Sailor's woolworks were a craft taught at British Naval Hospitals, and were in effect the world's first occupational therapy.
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British Woolwork of a Family of Man, Wife and Child on the Seashore with Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Sailor's Glimpse: Woolwork of a Family Object: Rectangular Woolwork Picture Origin: British (Sailor's Folk Art) Date: Circa 1860 Medium: Wool, Silk Thread on Fabric Ground, Fram...
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Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885, a sailor's hand crafted folk art woolwork picture of a bark-rigged auxiliary steam sailor with in...
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American Sailor's Woolwork of Small Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
Small American Sailor's woolwork, Circa 1865-75 The American Sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a portside view of a fully rigged ship under full sail.
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Sailor's Woolwork Woolie with Trapunto Sails
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie with Trapunto Sails, Circa 1875 The sailor's woolwork depicts a starboard view of a three-masted British Royal Navy Vessel flying the White Ensign with a ...
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Sailor's Woolwork (or Woolie) - HMS Tyne, 1887
Located in Austin, TX
An English sailor's woolwork or woolie of the HMS Tyne, c.1887, in a black wooden frame under glass.
Folk Art Sailor's Woolwork With Trapunto Sails
Located in Downingtown, PA
Folk Art Sailor's Woolwork With Trapunto Sails, The large colorful folky sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a large square-rigged three-masted first-rate battleship.
Textile, Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston
Located in Downingtown, PA
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 thr...
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Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Nankin, circa 1865
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's woolwork of HMS Nankin, Berlin wool on linen, circa 1865.
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British Sailor's Woolwork with Sea Rescue
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork with Sea Rescue, Circa 1865-75.
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British Sailor's Woolwork of British Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of British Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1875 A sailor's woolwork of a port side view of a second rate Royal Navy ship under full sail upon a beautifully depicted...
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Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop, Circa 1875 The British sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of a fore and aft rigged single mast ship called a sloop.
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British Sailor's Woolwork, circa 1865-75
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's woolwork, Circa 1865-75 The small British sailor's woolie or woolwork depicts a starboard-side view of a British ship flying the Red Ensign with a long red Banne...
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British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships Under Way.
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships, Circa 1765-75 The British sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of three=masted Royal Navy ship under full sail sailing past ...
Textile, Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Sunset
Located in Downingtown, PA
The sailor's woolwork or sailor's wool depicts a starboard side view of a ship close to shore under full sail.
Wool
Gwen, a Named British Sailor's Woolwork
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie, The Gwen, Circa 1875 The small British sailor's woolie depicts a starboard view of the brigantine Gwen sailing on a calm blue sea and flying...
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H 16.25 in W 21 in D 1 in
Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Royal Navy Frigate with Land in Background
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork Picture, circa 1865. The very well designed sailor's woolwork depicts an anchored Royal Navy frigate with land behind on a striated blue sea.
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British Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations" Woolie, Circa 1870
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations" Woolie, Circa 1870, The sailor's woolwork depicts a starboard-side view of a ship flying the White Ensign under sail and with its singl...
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A Large British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Two Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
An extraordinary sailor's woolwork depicting two ships upon a highly stylized sea.
Naive Folky British Sailor's Woolwork Ship Woolie
Located in Downingtown, PA
Great Color & Style! Naive Sailor's Woolwork woolie, circa 1875 The sailor's woolie depicts a portside view of a three-masted British Royal Navy Vessel under sail upon a varie...
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H 19.38 in W 28.75 in D 1 in
British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Two Battleships, One Fully Dressed
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Two Battleships, one Fully Dressed, Circa 1870 The charming sailor's woolwork is well composed and depicts three Royal Navy Ships.
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English Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) of a Steam Clipper
Located in Austin, TX
A 19th c. English naval sailor's woolwork (or woolie) depicting a three-masted steam clipper or wooden frigate, framed and under glass.
Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship, 'Homeward bound'
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Large Sailor's Woolwork embroidery picture of a ship returning to British shores, entitled, 'Homeward Bound'.
19th Century Sailor's Woolwork Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Charming and characterful 19th Century British sailor’s woolwork art picture and frame. Depicting the British Royal Coat of Arms.
Wool, Wood
Massive Sailor's Woolwork of a British Merchant Navy Clipper Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
Massive sailor's woolwork of a British Merchant Navy clipper ship coming into port, circa 1870 (NY9390-Urrr) The massive sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a fully-rigged three...
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Sailor's Woolwork of Four Ships including an American Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Four Ships including an American Ship, Circa 1875 The sailor's woolwork depicts the port side view of four ships including an American ship under a cl...
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19th Century British Sailor's Woolwork of Riverscape
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Riverscape, Circa 1875 The unusual sailor's woolie depicts a riverscape probably in the Crimea region.
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Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Gaff-Rigged Sloop with Two Other Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Gaff-rigged Sloop, Circa 1870 The British sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard side view of a gaff-rigged sloop under full sail against a clou...
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Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship with American Flag
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery Picture of a Ship surrounded by flags.
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H 25.5 in W 33.25 in D 1.5 in
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of a Royal Navy Battleship with Unusual Perspective
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of a Second-Rate Royal Navy Battleship with Unusual Perspective, circa 1875 The large sailor's woolwork depicts a starboard view of a second-r...
Textile, Wool
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy on Checkerboard Sea
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy on Unusual Checkerboard Sea, circa 1865 The British sailor's woolie depicts a port side view of a three-masted ship with trapunto white sails...
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Antique Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Ships in Battle
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery picture of sailing ship in pursuit of and firing on another.
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British Small Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships amongst Floating Ice
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships Sailing Amongst Ice, Circa 1765 The small sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of two ships.
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Antique Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery of an American Ship
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery Picture of an American three masted ship.
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Antique Woolie Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery of a Ship
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery Picture of a three masted ship.
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H 23 in W 28.75 in D 1.5 in
British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Royal Navy Ship Entering a Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Royal Navy Ship Entering a Port During the Crimea War.
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Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Two Ships in Tropical Waters
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Sailor's Woolwork picture of two ships in tropical waters.
Thread
Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Two-masted Schooner
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Two-masted Schooner, Circa 1875 The naive sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of a two-masted schooner under sail.
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British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship at Sea
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship at Sea, Circa 1870 The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a port side view of the Royal Navy frigate under full sail and flying the Whi...
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British Sailor's Woolwork Picture with Five Ships in a Bay
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Five Ships in a Bay, Circa 1875 The large sailor's woolwork depicts two large merchant sailing ships sailing in opposite directions to each other in a...
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British Sailor's Woolwork, the Sailor's Farewell
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's woolwork of The Sailor's Farewell, Circa 1865.
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British Sailor's Woolwork 'woolie' of the Angola, circa 1775-1785
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's Woolwork (woolie) of the Angola, circa 1875-1885.
Wool, Linen
British Sailor's Woolwork with Flags of Nations, Circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Flags of Nations, Circa 1875 This well-colored sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of a British Royal Navy ship under full sail on a choppy bl...
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Sailor's Woolwork of Large Proportions with Multiple Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Large Proportions with Multiple Ships, Circa 1865 The extremely large detailed woolwork depicts, in the center, a fully dressed First Rate Royal Navy Battlesh...
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Rare Folk Art Sailor's Woolwork of Sailor's and Companions Dancing
Located in Downingtown, PA
The sailor's woolwork of sailor's and companions dancing was made 865-75.
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Two Ships and Fort
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie, First-Rate Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1875 The sailor's woolie depicts the starboard view of a First Rate three-masted British Royal Navy Vessel flying the...
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19th Century Sailor's Woolwork with Naive Ship-of-the-line
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century sailor's woolwork with naive ship-of-the-line and other vessels, circa 1840, a wonderfully folky and naive sailor's woolwork depicting an oversized double-decker British...
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British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of a Ship Named "Bob"
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of a Ship Named "Bob", Circa 1870 The sailor's woolie depicts a portside view of a ketch with four staysails and flying the Red Ensign and a bann...
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H 27 in W 23 in D 2 in
British Sailor's Woolwork Folk Art Woolie of Ship with Cliffs Behind, circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's Woolwork Folk Art Woolie of ship with cliffs behind, circa 1875 Ref: NY9541-ninr) A charming Folk Art sailor's woolwork or woolie depicting a starboard-side vie...
Textile, Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Bowspirit Thames Barge, circa 1870
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's woolwork of a bowsprit Thames barge, circa 1870.
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H 34 in W 45.5 in D 2.25 in
Sailor's Woolwork with Fully Dressed Ship at Anchor in Bay with Deer and Ruin
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork-Large with Landscape Scene of Ruins and Deer, Circa 1865 A large wonderful sailor's woolwork picture of a starboard view of a full-dressed ship anchored...
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English Sailor’s Woolwork of Fully Dressed Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Sailor’s Woolwork of Fully Dressed Ship, Circa 1865-70 The sailor’s woolie depicts a starboard view of a Royal Navy Second Rate battleship at anchor.
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English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Full Dressed Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Sailor's woolwork picture of a fully dressed first rate battleship.
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English Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of a Sailing Ship
Located in Austin, TX
A 19th c. English naval sailor's woolwork (or woolie) depicting a three-masted sailing ship or wooden frigate, framed in bird's eye maple and under glass.
Birdseye Maple, Giltwood, Glass, Wood, Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Merchant Navy Ship, circa 1865-1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's woolwork of a merchant navy ship, circa 1865-1885.
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H 13.5 in W 19.25 in D 0.75 in
Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Two Royal Navy Ships including a First Rate
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's woolwork picture of two royal navy ships including a first rate, circa 1875.
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British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of a Royal Navy Ship, circa 1870
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy ship, circa 1870.
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Victorian Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Ships and Rowing Boats
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery Picture of two sailing ships and sailors in rowing boats.
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Sailor's Woolwork Picture of The Young James
Located in Downingtown, PA
The large sailor's woolwork of woolie depicts a fishing vessel know as a Lowestoft lugger.
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas- HMS Sultan
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas, HMS Sultan, Circa 1875 The British sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of a three-masted Royal Navy ship...
Textile, Wool
Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A natural hand-crafted sea shell encrusted anchor wall hanging. Created from wood, this piece is in the shape of a boat anchor, and features applied natural sea shells of all colors....
Shell, Wood
$837
H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 2.96 in
20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages s...
Glass
$4,800
H 21.13 in W 26.13 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850, depicting a square-rigged single decker warship under furled sails, anchor chain leading off...
Wool
Ship in bottle diorama "Seamaid" English circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This is a very fine example of the art of building a model ship in a glass bottle. It is constructed in a large rectangular whiskey bottle. The ship is a three masted barque named Se...
Fabric, Glass
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.